New ZealandFare hikes to hit bus passengers hardestAn imminent rise in bus fares could see a drop in passengers, a public transport campaigner says.12 Feb 02:11 AM
OpinionBrian Gaynor<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Surge in jobless hitting younger Kiwis hardestThe recession has been particularly savage on young workers with 18.4 per cent of the 15 to 24 age group now unemployed.05 Feb 03:00 PM
Economy25c wage increase all we could afford - GovtThe Govt says its 25 cent increase to the minimum wage - about $10 a week - is all that can be afforded, but unions call it is miserly.27 Jan 04:21 AM
New ZealandPM rules out $15 an hour minimum wage this yearLifting the minimum wage to $15 an hour would be "too significant a hike", the prime minister says. 18 Jan 03:06 AM
Small BusinessStrong support for big rise in minimum wageSixty-one per cent of people want the minimum wage lifted to $15 an hour, a Herald Summer Survey has found.17 Jan 03:00 PM
