Regions take an economic hit as the 'crunch' bites
Infometrics data shows unemployment rising in smaller centres.
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McDonald’s starts reimbursing about 40,000 people after payroll botch-up
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Unemployment rose to 4.6% in the June quarter. Will that prompt a rate cut?
More people were jobless as winter arrived, but public sector wages rose 6.9% in a year.
Will higher unemployment bring interest rates down faster?
Stats NZ releases labour market data for the second quarter on Wednesday.
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Trade Me job applications hit record levels
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Govt accused of undermining Uber drivers' battle for employee status
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Greek move aimed at labour shortages, overtime, tax evasion.
‘Drain’ leaves NZ’s unemployment higher than Australia
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