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Record numbers move off benefits into work

Ministry of Social Development says result is 'better than expected'.

Kushlan Sugathapala: Youth unemployment - support or sanction?

OPINION: How successful will our efforts be to get young people into work?

Respite from interest rate hikes looms as unemployment rises

First signs of a slowdown have emerged in labour market data, economists say.

Black Ferns triumph shows the way to heal our social divisions

The Black Ferns showed us how to be united again. Where else can we find common ground?

Editorial: Wages are rising but so is the cost of debt

Demand for workers is still strong but that's going to put more pressure on borrowers.

Liam Dann: Can low unemployment and high wage growth really be a bad thing?

The Reserve Bank could squash the economy with ever-higher interest rates.

Focus: Record surge in wage growth while unemployment flatlining near record lows

NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann explains what the surge in wage growth and near record low unemployment will mean for Aotearoa’s economy in the coming months. Video / NZ Herald

Westland braces for severe weather, Ruapehu's $4M boost & Starship declines donation | Focus Morning Bulletin: 2 November, 2022

What we can expect from today’s unemployment figures, relief for Ruapehu and South Island braces for severe weather in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Surprise unemployment rise won't ease inflation worries

Rising wages could add to the risk that inflation becomes embedded, economists say.

Why we won't be celebrating record low unemployment

Fresh data is expected to show no easing of the tight labour market.

Susan St John: Social security cold comfort for too many

OPINION: Benefits have become harder to access over years of systemic changes.

From gang life to farm life: How a ground-breaking employment programme is changing lives

Door-knocking in gang community is paying dividends by getting people jobs.

Sacked, shunned, called a paedo: How misery continued for acquitted teacher

He had been accused of touching three female students inappropriately.

'Dire' staff shortage: NZ hotels offer guests discounts to clean their rooms

Burnout and migration backlog: Dire staff situation drives hotels to cut cleaning deals.

Business confidence slumps again, profit outlook 'dire', says ANZ

The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey shows labour shortages are still the top concern.

Liam Dann: The vital industry NZ can't let collapse - and the reasons why

How the property sector fares through this tough cycle will be a real measure of progress.