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Liam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shopping
OPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.
Nearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new test
A 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.
'No longer feels like the organisation I loved': Napier council staff bristle at job-loss plan
'We were told we're a family and we look after our own.'
New Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations rising
The Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.
Spark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lost
The restructure comes on top of a contract to outsource roles to Infosys.
Spark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partner
Restructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.
Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam
Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.
Jobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase credited
The labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.
Unemployment remains unchanged at 5.1%
The labour market remains subdued despite better-than-expected result.
Unemployment expected to hit 5.3%, highest in nearly a decade
New unemployment rate figures are due out today.
Unemployment to hit decade high and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’ | NZ Herald News Update
Unemployment to hit decade high, vape stores within walking distance of most schools and Trump told ‘country is not for sale’.
'Real barriers': Surging benefit sanctions raise concerns
Sanctions for missed MSD appointments rose to 9042 in March 2025.
Unemployment set to rise to highest level in nearly a decade
Labour market data will also reveal how fast wages are rising.
Redundancy shock: Maternity leave ends with unexpected job loss
Tanya Winson was made redundant by her employer while on maternity leave. Winson claims the redundancy process was unfair and is seeking legal advice.
KiwiRail to retire Aratere ferry in $120m cost-saving decision
The Aratere will be retired this year to allow for new port construction.
'Deep cuts': Hundreds of health IT jobs to be axed
IT workers in healthcare are being told this week if their jobs are being disestablished.
How a Fordlands stream project is inspiring its community
The Hutia te Rito project in Fordlands employs 10 local jobseekers.
'A lot brighter': Job programme offers hope for young workers
He joined a programme helping young people aged 18 to 24 find work.
Liam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and faster
OPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.
Job cuts at pet food giant Ziwi, including Hawke's Bay
'It is a good bunch of people – that is the sad thing.'
Gloomy forecast: ANZ sees OCR falling to 2.5% as recovery falters
GDP growth will be weaker as confidence weakens, ANZ economists say.
‘Not making the connection’: Kiwis grim over cost of living despite economic upturn
Pessimistic outlook despite steady inflation and falling interest rates.
Revealed: The Jobseeker on a benefit for 40 years
Data reveals the longest period current beneficiaries have been receiving support.
‘Attack on tenants’: 673 jobs to go at Kāinga Ora
The housing agency will shed 673 roles, 195 of which are currently vacant.
‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.
‘All countries’: Trump aides draft tariff plans as some experts warn of economic damage
Proposed tariffs could reach 20%, affecting most imports to the US.