New ZealandCouples split to get extra on benefitA growing number of unemployed couples are living apart so one can claim the domestic purposes benefit to get more money, say beneficiary advocates.06 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNational minister's husband linked to farm bidderOne of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPublic servants roasted over spendingThe organisation behind the biggest-spending public servant says his $100 lunches were necessary.05 Aug 06:36 AM
WorldAuckland to host 2011 Pacific Islands ForumThe Pacific Islands Forum will be held in Auckland next September in the lead-up to the first game of the World Cup, the Herald understands.05 Aug 06:31 AM
EmploymentMaori unemployment figures 'shocking'Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has reacted with horror to new figures showing Maori out of work is up from 14.2pc to 16.4pc.05 Aug 04:41 AM
EmploymentUnemployment jump puts pressure on RBNZPressure is going on the Reserve Bank to stop hiking interest rates, after today's surprise jump in the unemployment rate.05 Aug 02:45 AM
New ZealandPublic servants told to cut spendingPublic servants have been told to cut back on expenses after some $875,000 was spent by chief executives between July 2008 and June 2010.05 Aug 01:42 AM
EmploymentDollar tumbles on jobless statsNew Zealand's unemployment rate surged back to a 10-year high in the last quarter, rising from 6 per cent to 6.8 per cent, a leap which surprised analysts.05 Aug 12:05 AM
