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Aussie skills shortage prompts new Kiwi exodus fears
Fears of a resurgent skills exodus across the Tasman are growing after new research found a growing Australian skills shortage.
Five big takeouts that business expects from Key's speech
How will business judge John Key's economic plans? Pretty well - if he meets the five key criteria, writes Fran O’Sullivan.
<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Surge in jobless hitting younger Kiwis hardest
The recession has been particularly savage on young workers with 18.4 per cent of the 15 to 24 age group now unemployed.
Foreshore and Seabed Act could go this year, PM tells Maori
After a warm welcome at Te Tii Marae, PM John Key told gathered Maori 2010 could see a 'better solution' to the foreshore and seabed issue.
Dollar dips below US70c, hit by surprise unemployment stat
Today's unemployment figure has surprised many, with most - including the Reserve Bank, expecting a figure well under 7 per cent.
Wellsford coping after factory shutdown
Irwin Industrial Tools had been Wellsford's icon and biggest employer, but with the factory abandoned, the town is moving on.
Spanish unemployment hits four million
The Spanish government said that 125,000 people registered as unemployed last month, taking the jobless total to around 17.5 per cent of the working population.
Jobless numbers tipped to hit 6.8pc
A jobless recovery is expected to be reflected in employment numbers out on Thursday.
Thousands queue for 150 jobs
Most of the jobs were offering low pay and many had unsociable hours, but the applicants turned up in their thousands.