Business33,000 jobs gone in a year - new data reveals extent of recessionUnemployment hit its highest level in more than four years.04 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandCritics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctionsSome job seekers will have to do three job-search activities weekly for four weeks.03 Feb 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessData expected to show more than 30,000 jobs lost in 2024New labour market data from Stats NZ this week will reveal how bad the recession has been02 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light schemeThe minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.02 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Time to move on': John Kirwan and Sky TV part ways; BSA rules on TVNZ 'a***hole' quipAnalyst on NZME cuts: 'It's difficult to shrink to greatness'; Worst PR line of the week.31 Jan 07:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?If property is not 'productive', what is?28 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldCNN set to announce hundreds of job cutsNetwork to lower production costs and boost digital brand as cable news audience dips.23 Jan 10:29 PM
PoliticsWatch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost miningThe Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.23 Jan 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Challenging': Almost 40 jobs set to be cut from NZ Herald newsroomToday's meeting comes in a bleak 12 months for the NZ media industry.21 Jan 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderNZ Herald, Newstalk ZB staff called to meeting; fears of job lossesMedia Insider: NZME staff have been called to a meeting on Wednesday morning.21 Jan 04:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJob market: Nearly 6000 new roles filled in November, Stats NZ saysService industries fuelled more hiring but bank says it could be 'temporary respite'.12 Jan 11:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEconomists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Don’t panic about worse-than-expected recessionOPINION: It was the worst recession since 1991 – but at least it is behind us.19 Dec 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: See this Govt for what it is - NZ's not getting 'back on track'OPINION: On almost every indicator, things are heading in the wrong direction.14 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPublic servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cutsAn internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialJob losses cast shadow over season celebrationsJob loss is devastating, but its impact is particularly cruel during the holiday season.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Freaked out a bit': TVNZ star reveals why she quit and reaction; RNZ salaries jump $5m in a yearCommunity editors consider ways to save titles; Former leader takes Whakaata Māori to ERA.05 Dec 06:24 PM
KahuChildren in need: More kids asking for food, not presents this ChristmasKataraina Ashby: Government has placed us in rich, middle and lower classes.03 Dec 07:30 PM
PoliticsPM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.02 Dec 05:39 PM
OpinionOpinion: Broad economic policies without targeted support for Māori are insufficient'Our people need real solutions', Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board chairman says.28 Nov 09:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The single biggest thing we could do to grow the economyOPINION: Grow the economy, eliminate poverty: it's possible if we do things differently.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Business'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt productionMany workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.19 Nov 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessANZ predicts faster economic recoveryWhile the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.17 Nov 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobsHerald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.13 Nov 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: More Kiwis out of work – cost of Adrian Orr's inflation war becomes clearOPINION: Jobless should remain front of mind when the RBNZ meets about possible rate cuts.12 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructureThe Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailSistema proposes to cut more than 100 jobs in Auckland factoryWorkers are distraught, with roughly a quarter at the factory set to lose jobs.10 Nov 10:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: The one bright spot buried in unemployment dataOPINION: Labour market data shows young people are returning to education as jobs dry up.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKāinga Ora job losses hit 540 as it confirms plans to shed another 310 rolesThe total number to be lost is slightly lower than the 321 it proposed in September.07 Nov 05:08 AM
BusinessMega rate cut off the table after better-than-expected unemployment figuresSome described the new job data as 'the last shoe to drop' after tough times.06 Nov 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderEmail angst: TVNZ staff start learning fate - 'this will knock the wind out of people'Broadcaster's big cuts: Email invites to be sent to affected workers by 11am Wednesday.06 Nov 01:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnemployment preview: How hard has the economic downturn hit the labour market?New employment data this week will reveal the impact on jobs.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJob market woes mean high beneficiary numbers in NorthlandCompanies being cautious with their spending equalled more cautious employing.03 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandDIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, unionThe Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.30 Oct 05:54 AM