PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: Tech's sharemarket dominance raises awkward questionsOPINION: Three companies rival entire swathes of industries that employ millions.31 Aug 04:00 PM
PoliticsPoll: Labour leads National on key issues as cost of living concerns riseThe cost of living is the top issue for 60% of voters.31 Aug 10:05 AM
PremiumWellington'Desperate to deflect responsibility': Mayor fires back at Willis in economic blame gameThe city's leaders are defending their record and Whanau is fighting back.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumWellingtonThe city suffering as 177 businesses shut – does Nicola Willis accept any blame?26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMark ListerOpinion: Reporting season could signal turnaround for struggling economy17 Aug 04:00 PM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ cities face talent drain as young workers prioritise lifestyle, flexibility13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocket12 Aug 06:00 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.22 Jun 07:00 AM
GDPStronger-than-expected GDP signals no rate cut in JulyThe Reserve Bank had forecast 0.4% gross domestic product growth for the first quarter.19 Jun 02:01 AM
WorldUS Fed holds rates steady amid rising inflation, growth concernsThe Fed held rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% for the fourth meeting in a row.18 Jun 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shoppingOPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problemOPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: Should you take NZ Super if you don't need it?ANALYSIS: Framed in even more basic terms: is the pension a benefit or a right?03 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to peopleJobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.31 May 05:00 PM
