ConstructionLocal project seeks to hire AustraliansAustralian workers are being sought for a large Auckland building project beginning soon, outraging NZ First leader Winston Peters, who says Kiwis have been snubbed.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandReversal of fortune in hunt for jobsThe increasing Asian ownership of restaurants and cafes in Auckland is giving Asians an advantage over English-speaking European job seekers, a Massey University sociologist says.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBennett trumpets 5000 fewer on DPBThe number of sole parents on the domestic purposes benefit dropped by 5000 last year - a drop Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is attributing partly to her new policy requiring sole parents to get jobs when their youngest child turns five.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: It's high time the PM got serious on youth employmentMany have been brought up on a "follow your dream" diet only to find out too late that it doesn't always result in a job. An injection of realism is long overdue.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFall in mortgagee sales welcomedThe decline in mortgagee sales of residential properties has been interpreted by a bank economist as a welcome sign of an improvement in the economy.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandRecord queues for Christmas foodFuelled by the highest rate of unemployment in 13 years, the queues snaking along the pavements outside the Auckland City Mission have nothing festive about them.20 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Send jobless to Oz? A poor solutionPaul Little: Send jobless to Oz? A poor solution08 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeShadow board hopes for hold on official cash rateThe NZIER shadow board believes Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler should leave the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent on Thursday.03 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentChristmas is the season of lay-offsMore people lose their jobs in the lead-up to Christmas than in other times of the year, as employers take stock and plan for the year ahead.01 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWinz centre wrong on redundancyRedundant worker Kimberley Inu has won more than a month's backpay after Work and Income's call centre mistakenly told her she could not get the dole.25 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ services sector expands at cracking paceNew Zealand's services sector grew at its fastest recorded pace last month as sales activity rallied, ending a recent horror run of data.18 Nov 10:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Plight of jobless makes us all poorerIn the wake of the grim news about factory closures and lay-offs over recent months, the unemployment figures were only to be expected, writes Bryan Gould.14 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionWill youth rates lower unemployment?Have your say. Workers' unions have been quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay, while business leaders say it will help create jobs.14 Nov 02:28 AM
BDBDEmploymentUnemployment rate upNew Zealand's unemployment rate has risen unexpectedly, increasing to 7.3 per cent - the highest since 1999.07 Nov 09:50 PM
