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
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
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
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
New ZealandMeat worker sacked for refusing to work on SabbathA meat worker sacked for refusing to work on the Sabbath has been awarded almost $30,000 compensation.27 Feb 06:22 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Sorting the statistics from the damned liesInvestors are keeping a close eye on China because its growth rate is slowing and there are clear signs it has had a credit and property bubble, writes Brian Gaynor.21 Feb 04:30 PM
Small BusinessNew job matching website launchedAn Australian website that matches job-seekers with employers has launched in New Zealand today.04 Feb 11:36 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment drops to 6pcNew Zealand's unemployment rate fell to a three-year low in the fourth quarter of 2013 as jobs growth beat expectations.04 Feb 09:55 PM
EmploymentOz firm paid to find jobs for KiwisAdvocates are upset an Australian company is the big winner in Winz experiment that will pay contractors up to $12k to help beneficiaries into paid work.21 Jan 06:56 PM
BDBDEmploymentBiz confidence hits highNZ business confidence has soared to a 20-year high, lifting hopes for profits, hiring and new investment.13 Jan 09:20 PM
EmploymentANZ says the 'worm has turned' for job marketANZ says the "worm has turned " and employment trends now looking positive.20 Nov 09:36 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment drops to 6.2pcNZ's unemployment rate slipped to 6.2 per cent in the three months ended September 30 just below the 6.3 per cent forecast.05 Nov 10:40 PM
OpinionEditorial: Youth work scheme has meritIn small towns, mayors are as well placed as anyone to tackle unemployment.03 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldLong-term UK jobless face work schemesAll those who have been unemployed for three years in Britain will have to do some work or training in return for their benefits.30 Sep 04:30 PM
EmploymentCourts toughen redundancy checksEmployment courts are looking at company redundancy decisions to check that newly created jobs are not the same as the ones being axed and that there is a solid business case for cutting staff numbers.20 Sep 05:30 PM
