BusinessWho got the biggest (and smallest) pay rises in 2024?Unemployment rose and wage increases slowed, but the impact wasn't spread evenly.27 Jan 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew data shows economy still strugglingService sector survey and Seek job ads both point to a tough end for 2024.20 Jan 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentNZ productivity crisis blamed on brain drain, dismal pay prospectsWe're just not ambitious enough, recruitment firm says.19 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleMost popular dream job for Kiwis revealed in global studyFrom aspiring doctors to DJ dreams, the world's most sought-after jobs may surprise you.15 Jan 10:30 PM
EmploymentEmployment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecastJob market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.14 Jan 10:31 PM
BusinessMeta to lay off 3600 employees in performance-based cutsSackerberg? Those identified as low performers will be fired.14 Jan 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJob market: Nearly 6000 new roles filled in November, Stats NZ saysService industries fuelled more hiring but bank says it could be 'temporary respite'.12 Jan 11:55 PM
Lifestyle'Lagging behind': Why Kiwi couple moved to Australia - and saved enough to travel the worldThey left for a specific reason. But it could pave the way for more to follow.05 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentSoft skills key: Expert predicts job market trends for 2025Soft skills are increasingly in demand as artificial intelligence takes over hard skills.30 Dec 12:00 AM
Lifestyle'Lagging behind': Why Kiwi couple moved to Australia - and saved enough to travel the worldThey left for a specific reason. But it could pave the way for more to follow.25 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessHiring activity rises for just the second time this yearThe latest data from Seek show job ad volumes rose in November.16 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recessionData due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLeaked document warns cyber risks with IT staff cuts at Health NZMass IT layoffs could prolong outages, impacting patient care, a risk register warns.16 Dec 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
BusinessConstruction sector lost more than 11,000 jobs in a yearConstruction troubles may be drawing to a close after grim few quarters, economist says.27 Nov 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe high-paying jobs employers can’t get Kiwis to fillThey offer higher than average salaries. Why are these jobs so hard to find a match for?24 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentWhy job hiring activity keeps falling Rising applications per job ad and unemployment contribute to tight labour market.18 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessHow companies roll the dice with competitions, big prizes and long oddsJobs for Mums' game of chance; big prize money, long odds and a little social enterprise.15 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessJob seekers share struggles as NZ's unemployment hits 4.8%The job market is tough for those on the hunt this year.13 Nov 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More Kiwis out of work – cost of Adrian Orr's inflation war becomes clearOPINION: Jobless should remain front of mind when the RBNZ meets about possible rate cuts.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Business'You just don’t get people applying:' The $40-an-hour job that no one wantsVans, uniforms and perks on offer, but still no takers.07 Nov 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'More strategic' hiring: Talented jobseekers struggling to find workThere is still some pain to come but the mood is lifting, a recruiter says.01 Nov 04:05 PM
LifestyleThe Kiwi company offering paid 'O break' for private pleasureThe company says self-pleasure can increase relaxation and mental clarity.30 Oct 12:34 AM
Opinion2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they gotCOMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.29 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandRecord benefit number sparks unemployment warningJust over 6% of the population, or 204,765, were on Jobseeker Support in September.21 Oct 01:46 AM
BusinessJob ads, applications both drop: 'It's still a pretty subdued market'Applications have dropped for the first time in a year.20 Oct 07:11 PM
RoyalsRoyals post job ad offering less than minimum wageBuckingham Palace has rushed to correct the 'error'.15 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannChorus of OCR cut cheer drowns out message of tough times ahead – Liam DannOPINION: Central banks don't slash rates unless economies are in serious trouble.09 Oct 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGreat Resignation no more: More Kiwi workers look for stability amid rising unemploymentLess Kiwi workers intend on changing their jobs in the next 12 months.09 Oct 02:10 AM
New ZealandExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandMāori TV job cuts, possible axing of TV news proposedWhakaata Māori proposes axing daily news and shifting to digital amid $10m funding cuts.26 Sep 03:00 AM
