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Economist can't rule out recession

<i>Editorial:</i> Shrunken tax take clouds NZ's recovery

<i>Kerre Woodham:</i> Kick abusers off the dole

If some beneficiaries are too dangerous to be dealt with face-to-face, their benefits should be cancelled says Kerre Woodham.

US economic growth slower than expected

Bennett spells out new benefit rules

Dole not cut as long as work sought - Bennett

Beneficiaries who undergo a review after a year on an unemployment benefit will not lose that assistance if they can't find work, Paula Bennett says.

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: We got through it, but there'll be an expensive price to pay

Gloom lifts but slump will take toll

The economy's prospects look a lot brighter in the Treasury's latest forecasts than they did when it was preparing the Budget in April.

Douglas puts radical changes in 'alternative Budget'

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Jobless young risk joining lost generation

Jobless migrants urge Govt to act on economic report

Workers to desert town as factory shuts doors

UK employers planning to cut more jobs

Britain's employers plan to continue shedding jobs.

Unemployment hits nine-year high with more job losses likely

Unemployment up to 6.5pc, highest in nine years

Jobless rate up to 6.5pc, highest in nine years

New Zealand's unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level since the so-called "winter of discontent" in 2000.