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
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The economy has crashed completely off the track The Government can’t blame Covid or Donald Trump for yesterday’s shocking GDP numbers.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not up to the job': Douglas and economist urge Willis to quit as Finance MinisterNicola Willis insists the books will return to surplus in 2028/29.18 Sep 08:14 AM
New Zealand'One has to ask when it will end': Tokoroa plywood factory marked for closureMayor says it had been a tough year for the district.16 Sep 05:28 AM
BusinessWellington slumps to bottom of economic scorecardBay of Plenty, Southland, Central Lakes District top ASB's list. 14 Sep 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark 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
PremiumPremiumWellingtonConsultants called in to review Wellington City Council, layoffs expectedConsultancy firm Deloitte is looking into the council's staffing and services.08 Sep 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Runway for pre-election turnaround looks dangerously short for Luxon For voters to feel good about the economy in 2026, we need signs of recovery very soon.07 Sep 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: NZ's economic recovery delayed, but not derailedThe Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate to 3% last month.07 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandSawmill closure to cost over 140 jobs in Tasman, confirms Carter Holt HarveyCarter Holt Harvey will close the Eves Valley sawmill, cutting 140 jobs.04 Sep 05:27 AM
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
PremiumPremiumWellington'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
BusinessWill NZ or Australia be the economic winner in years to come?Australia's unemployment rate remains low, while New Zealand's is above average.26 Aug 10:17 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
