EmploymentDrop in jobless total lifts recovery hopesNZ's dole queue has shrunk for the first time this year, raising hopes that employment might pick up sooner than expected.11 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandState tenant 'owned two properties'A man is facing allegations he lived off the taxpayer in state housing while he was a landlord owning two properties.07 Oct 03:00 PM
New Zealand'Positive signs' despite dole numbers rising, says BennettWhile the number of people on benefits is rising, there are positive signs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.11 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandUniversities may turn students awayUniversities may have to turn students away from popular degrees if they are not allowed to lift student numbers.11 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelping kids have special Big Night InTonight's <i>Big Night In</i> will be a step down memory lane for actors Martin Henderson and Anna Hutchison. 07 Aug 04:00 PM
EmploymentJobless teens keep benefit, for nowThe Govt appears to accept it cannot deny the benefit to young people who refuse work or training until there are enough training places available.03 Aug 04:00 PM
EmploymentGovt to spend $152m on youth employmentJohn Key has announced a $152 million plan to create work, education and training opportunities for unemployed youth after the number out of work rose from 4000 last June to 17,000 this June.02 Aug 12:36 AM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Blame system, not DBPersIn the jelly wrestling match that was Bennett versus the beneficiaries this week, I think Bennett gets the honours.01 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandBennett to apologise if complaint upheldPaula Bennett is prepared to say sorry for the release of private income details of two solo mothers if a Privacy Act complaint is upheld.01 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandBennett says she'll look into loan ideaPaula Bennett has asked her officials to look into setting up a loan to help solo parents cover their extra study costs. 29 Jul 04:00 PM
