EmploymentChina deal brings jobs hope to town with many on doleAn impoverished small town has reached a world-leading business deal that could bring in millions of dollars.15 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Huge numbers only part of benefit storyJohn Armstrong writes that the working group's prescription for change may be blinkered by ideology such as time limits.13 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentWall St down on disappointing jobless newsStocks in the US dropped for a third straight day as a worse-than-expected report on US jobless claims.12 Aug 07:45 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Positive focus to create jobs better than benefit-bashing10 Aug 09:30 PM
LifestyleBenefiting who?Dita De Boni wonders whether a food stamp scheme for those on low incomes could work in New Zealand.09 Aug 10:55 PM
EmploymentNZ dollar recovering after yesterday's fallThe NZ dollar is recovering this morning after a sharp fall yesterday.05 Aug 09:00 PM
EmploymentMaori unemployment figures 'shocking'Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has reacted with horror to new figures showing Maori out of work is up from 14.2pc to 16.4pc.05 Aug 04:41 AM
EmploymentUnemployment jump puts pressure on RBNZPressure is going on the Reserve Bank to stop hiking interest rates, after today's surprise jump in the unemployment rate.05 Aug 02:45 AM
EmploymentDollar tumbles on jobless statsNew Zealand's unemployment rate surged back to a 10-year high in the last quarter, rising from 6 per cent to 6.8 per cent, a leap which surprised analysts.05 Aug 12:05 AM
EmploymentWages and salaries rising slightly, says Stats NZSalaries and wages are going up slowly, with a small rise in the June quarter showing employment is barely picking up.02 Aug 11:30 PM
Opinion<i>Andrew Little:</i> Employment laws should make work more rewardingAndrew Little writes that changes to laws that take away workers' rights are unfair and unjust.21 Jul 04:00 PM
EmploymentMore jobs being advertised - Labour DepartmentA hike in the number of jobs advertised online is good news for the economy and labour market, a new report says.19 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandGovt to extend 90-day trial - reportThe Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.15 Jul 07:05 AM
