EmploymentJobless rate rises to 6.5pcThe unemployment rate rose to a nine-year high 6.5 per cent in the September quarter.04 Nov 10:19 PM
EmploymentConsumer confidence shows outlook improvingConsumer confidence is the highest it has been since December 2007, according to the monthly ANZ-Roy Morgan survey.27 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandEconomy reality kicks in for new graduatesDouble accounting major forced to go on the dole after job-seeking desperation.23 Oct 03:00 PM
EmploymentDrop in jobless total lifts recovery hopesNZ's dole queue has shrunk for the first time this year, raising hopes that employment might pick up sooner than expected.11 Oct 03:00 PM
EmploymentWorker confidence in job market returns - surveyWorkers are feeling more upbeat about their jobs in the wake of better than expected economic news, according to a bank survey.29 Sep 11:00 PM
Small BusinessQuarter of job scheme places taken upEmployers have snapped up more than 1000 places under the Government's new Job Ops subsidy scheme for young people.14 Sep 04:00 PM