PremiumPremiumBusinessReal growth or 'hollow recovery'? Economists pick the big issues for 2026The economy is growing again, but can it last, and what should we watch out for? 02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to OPINION: Squeezed by two kinds of bad economy at once – economists call it stagflation.30 Dec 09:00 PM
Economy'Easier to get growth out of an economic hole': Did we survive 2025?Liquidations and unemployment are both sitting at decade-high levels.24 Dec 04:56 PM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanNicola Willis makes a Christmas wish as she comes out swinging against Taxpayers’ Union and Labour 16 Dec 01:08 AM
PremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Still fighting the last war, National risks losing the next one 17 Nov 07:58 PM
New ZealandGovt performance rating hits record low in latest Ipsos surveyNearly half of respondents rated government performance between zero and three.16 Nov 06:53 PM
New ZealandExpat earning $34k more in Oz says it's 'really hard' watching NZ 'going backwards'Stats NZ says 72,700 New Zealanders left in the past year, mostly for Australia.16 Nov 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe unspoken truth about redundancy - and 5 practical ways to start againLosing a job can shake your confidence, but it doesn’t define your worth.12 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandNicola Willis says Kiwis working more hours a 'good sign' Hours worked rose 0.9% last quarter, the first lift since December 2023.05 Nov 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannLiam Dann: ‘The worst is behind’ – Why economists see signs of turning point despite ugly job statsANALYSIS: Economists say the latest labour market data won't worry the Reserve Bank.05 Nov 02:22 AM
BusinessUnemployment risesLabour market stats show 160,000 are now out of work. Video / Michael CraigWatch04 Nov 11:04 PM
BusinessUnemployment hits 8-year high - 160,000 Kiwis out of workThe rate is the highest since December 2016.04 Nov 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnemployment expected to hit an eight-year highThe Household Labour Force Survey will show a new jobless rate as well as wage growth.02 Nov 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam Dann Liam Dann: The economy should emerge leaner and meaner after long downturnOPINION: As painful as it has been, our economy needed to rebalance.01 Nov 04:00 PM
WellingtonJobhunters desperate as 600 people apply for casual mini-putt roleThe business owner was shocked to see hundreds of applications flood in for the job.28 Oct 05:00 PM
Auckland'Basic expectations': The new Government rules coming into force today for job seekersThose who fail to meet the new obligations may face further sanctions.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxon says lower rates, rising spend point to better times aheadThe PM urged more compelling candidates after low local election turnout.17 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: My message to Christopher Luxon – stop playing toughOPINION: Stop playing tough and start showing love for young jobseekers.11 Oct 06:00 PM
Politics'Not surprising', Luxon says as National dives into 20s in latest poll The latest results show the centre-left could govern.07 Oct 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannOne shot or two? Why the RBNZ’s interest rate call today is so trickyAnalysis: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.07 Oct 10:10 PM
BusinessBusiness confidence drops in key survey for RBNZ ahead of rate callThe NZIER Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion shows a drop in confidence. 07 Oct 02:35 AM
WellingtonGovt offers $1000 bonus to keep young Kiwis off dole, as date set to cut service for teensParents earning $65,529-plus will have to support their unemployed 18- and 19-year-olds05 Oct 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to OPINION: Squeezed by two kinds of bad economy at once – economists call it stagflation.04 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Stop playing PlayStation': PM tells school leavers to 'get off the couch', 'go find a job'Improving school attendance was 'job number one' for cutting future unemployment, he said.03 Oct 02:06 AM
EnergyExxon to cut 2000 jobs in global restructuringThe job cuts will be in Europe, Norway and Canada. 30 Sep 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: After nearly seven months, we have a replacement for Adrian OrrANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.24 Sep 01:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWallets under siege: Almost half of Kiwis going backwards financiallyCost-of-living challenges continue to bite for many.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier Port invests up to $25m on fleet of self-driving trucks'If automation is going to come and take our jobs, that is a concern.'18 Sep 06:00 PM
