New ZealandNumber of sole parents on benefits drops to record levelNew Zealand's roll call of sole parents on benefits has dropped again - this time to the lowest level in a quarter-century.17 Oct 04:48 AM
EmploymentMonetary incentive for staying in work or moving regionsNational has announced further steps to try to reduce benefit numbers by 25 per cent, including paying more people to move to other regions for jobs and bonus payments for those who stay in a job for a certain period of time.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational to slash benefit numbersPaula Bennett wants to reduce benefit numbers by 25 per cent, including paying more people to move to other regions for jobs.16 Sep 08:25 PM
AgribusinessExperts lower forecast for economic growthEconomists have cut their forecasts of economic growth in the current year, the latest quarterly survey conducted by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research has found.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCorkery offered to resign over tiradeInternet-Mana press secretary Pam Corkery offered to resign after swearing at journalists at the party's launch, but she says she won't apologise to the reporters.25 Aug 11:41 PM
New ZealandDotcom: I'm not the Whale Oil hackerKim Dotcom says he's not behind the hacking of the Whale Oil blog, and he's not paid out any of a $5m bounty he'd offered for information to help his legal case.24 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandTirade overshadows launchThe Internet Mana party launched their campaign with a promise to create 50,000 jobs - but the message was overshadowed by a tirade from press secretary Pam Corkery.24 Aug 06:37 AM
New Zealand'Super hero' Dotcom kicks off campaignKim Dotcom was hailed as "New Zealand's newest super hero" as the Internet Mana Party kicked of its campaign today.24 Aug 03:31 AM
EmploymentClosing the talent gap - where are the skilled staff?From restaurants to rocket-builders — businesses of all sorts share a common problem: Finding enough skilled staff. Anthony Doesburg reports.14 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentNZ job prospects sunnier at lastFor the first time since the global recession hit, it is now easier to find a job in New Zealand than in Australia.06 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingJobless rate drops to five-year lowNew Zealand's unemployment rate has dropped to a five-year low as the nation's economic growth spurs firms to take on more staff.05 Aug 11:56 PM
EmploymentFinal calls for Pizza Hut staffA 74-year-old office worker made redundant after 18 years has been told she won't get a payout from her Pizza Hut bosses.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe project that gave a voice100 low-income families were asked what they needed to get out of poverty. Here are their answers.10 Jul 08:05 PM
EmploymentKeep an open mind about ex-consStatistics show that the so-called "black sheep of the family" is neither rare nor endangered.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Genuinely fearful' worker gets $16KA barber was "genuinely fearful" of remaining in the presence of an employer who regularly made fun of him and told him "I hate white people".18 Jun 03:54 AM
EmploymentWhy it's hard to define unemploymentWhat does it mean to be unemployed? The definitions of "unemployed" vary from country to country.09 Jun 02:30 AM
EmploymentWhat Google says about the economyA growing number of researchers are turning to big data in hopes of unlocking the secrets of the economy at the speed of the Internet.06 Jun 01:20 AM
Employment'I just want to get a job'What is life like without a job for six months? It is a struggle, those at the coalface say.17 May 11:11 PM
EmploymentInequality in NZ under spotlightTwo British health researchers are gearing up to challenge New Zealanders' unusually high tolerance of what many countries consider a social evil - inequality.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey puts All Black dream on hold in attack over jobsPrime Minister John Key says it is all very well Labour setting a new target of 4 per cent unemployment but policies were more important than targets, and Labour's policies would increase unemployment.12 May 05:00 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment steady at 6pcNew Zealand's unemployment rate was unchanged in the first quarter as the country's participation rate rose to a record.06 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis stress less about cashKiwi consumers are less financially stressed than Australians despite rising interest rates, a survey has found.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPre-job testing finds few on drugsJust one in 100 beneficiaries who had pre-employment drug tests under a new government policy showed any sign of drug abuse.21 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDEmploymentNufarm shifting to Australia, 59 jobs to goAgricultural chemicals manufacturer Nufarm will close its plant in Auckland, with as many as 59 jobs to go in move to Australia.15 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandMayor's plea: Give youth a chanceAuckland employers will be challenged today to give young people a chance by hiring a young unemployed person.08 Apr 04:15 PM
BDBDEmployment'Stonking' business confidence, with a note of cautionBusiness confidence remains at multi-decade highs for the first three months of the year, although the strong upswing of previous quarters has flattened out07 Apr 10:28 PM
EmploymentIt's a 'job hunter's market' as listings jumpThe New Zealand job market is thriving, with the number of job listings on Trade Me up 21 per cent on the same time last year.06 Apr 10:45 PM
