BusinessWellington slumps to bottom of economic scorecardBay of Plenty, Southland, Central Lakes District top ASB's list. 14 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Rear view v crystal ball, why leading indicators matter more right nowOPINION: Unemployment has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in almost five years.14 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldGen Z protests force Nepal leader outPresident Ramchandra Paudel pleaded for restraint as violence spread nationwide.09 Sep 07:09 PM
PremiumWellingtonConsultants called in to review Wellington City Council, layoffs expected08 Sep 11:28 PM
PremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Runway for pre-election turnaround looks dangerously short for Luxon 07 Sep 09:30 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailed07 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSawmill closure to cost over 140 jobs in Tasman, confirms Carter Holt Harvey04 Sep 05:27 AM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questions31 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumWellington'Desperate to deflect responsibility': Mayor fires back at Willis in economic blame game27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonThe city suffering as 177 businesses shut – does Nicola Willis accept any blame?New numbers show the region's economy continues to be hit more than the national average.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Te reo policies divert attention from the real issuesOPINION: Changing names like Waka Kotahi back seems unnecessary to many.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Reporting season could signal turnaround for struggling economyThe local reporting season is heating up, suggesting an economic recovery.17 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ cities face talent drain as young workers prioritise lifestyle, flexibilityOPINION: Workplaces are making changes for younger workers, why aren't our cities?13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
BusinessNew Zealand's economic outlook strained by US tariff uncertaintyA Westpac report says NZ's economy is expected to strengthen over the coming quarters.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: We can’t spend Government ghost money Unemployment is rising, with over 31,000 jobs lost in the past two years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovernment spent too much during pandemic, against official advice – TreasuryA new Treasury report criticised Labour for overspending during the pandemic.07 Aug 03:28 AM
Herald NOWRoad User Charges, grocery prices and NZ's unemployment numbersDave Letele and Stuart Nash on the Herald NOW panel.Watch06 Aug 08:50 PM
BusinessUnemployment hits 5.2% – highest rate since 2020 with 16,000 more jobless in past yearNew labour market data show tough times for job seekers.06 Aug 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannWhat the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market dataANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.05 Aug 09:15 PM
Herald NOWUnemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakensLiam Dann joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the nine-year unemployment high and signs of a weakening labour market.Watch05 Aug 08:31 PM
EmploymentUnemployment expected to hit nine-year highEconomists fear the labour market downturn will be prolonged.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: NZ economy is still sick, doubts are growing about Govt prescriptionOPINION: But two factors suggest our economy's low mood could be the midwinter blues.02 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation loomsOPINION: Nervous National MPs look to next polls.31 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers lookANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.29 Jul 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentConstruction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of work'Once you're out, it's hard to get back in' – but an economist says one region's thriving.28 Jul 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Tāmaki Makaurau byelection a chance to test out campaign machineOPINION: The construction sector lost 15,000 jobs in the past two years.26 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTrump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.Watch18 Jul 08:02 PM
New Zealand'It really is hard': Why older jobseekers are struggling in NZ's current marketSeniors at Work reports 50-100 older job seekers are signing up to its site daily.15 Jul 08:22 AM
New ZealandSmall town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to povertyToi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.15 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordableOPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe council with almost 50 vacant roles'When you go through a restructure, there's always a wee bit of settling in.'24 Jun 12:06 AM
