More than 11,800 working age population on jobseeker benefit
Covid gets the blame for skyrocketing number of Northlanders on jobseeker benefit.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromEconomy
Liam Dann: Markets point to Trump win - and political reality for NZ leadership
It's not the country we know from movies or music charts, but this is America in 2020.
Unemployment figures: How NZ compares to US, Aus and China
Unemployment rose in the September quarter - but on the lower end of expectations.
Investors snapping up homes in 'hyped-up market'
Despite thousands needing mortgage holidays, speculators are rushing into the market.
From windscreen washer to commercial cleaner: How Bam Bam turned his life around
'They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks but I think that's wrong,' his boss says.
Concrete dispatcher who demanded alcohol in return for proper services fails bid for employment compensation
Dispatcher demanded alcohol from customers in exchange for service.
Harmoney founder, employees to cash in nearly $24m on IPO
The former peer to peer lender has released its prospectus ahead of its listing.
Oliver Hartwich: Neither Trump nor Biden are good economic choices
US voters face an economic conundrum, writes Dr Oliver Hartwich.
Tania Simpson: What the Māori model teaches us about fighting climate change
Younger generation concerned about the state this planet will be in for tamariki.
Building anew: Applying lessons from Covid-19
Spring has brought a sense of optimism and renewal.
Sustainable Finance: Our choice to sink, or swim
The Reserve Bank is considering the effect of external environmental challenges.
Prime Minister welcomes Roadmap for Action
Success will rely on Government and industry working together.
Sustainable Finance: It's all about adapting to risk . . .
Fran O'Sullivan talks with Louise Tong and Penny Ford.
Sustainable Finance: Billions to be bold
Financial institutions are looking to incentivise greater sustainability ambition.
Sustainable Finance: Carbon still in your veins?
Market-led or mandate-imposed: Pretty soon directors will no longer have a choice.
Sustainable Finance: Electrifying the economy
The benefits of transforming New Zealand to a low carbon economy are significant.
How bad will it be? New jobs data to reveal economic damage
September quarter unemployment data is due this Wednesday.
Firms fined after workers suffer chemical burns at galvanising plant
The judge said the injuries could have been easily avoided by gloves being supplied.
GP bending rules to get help for mouthfuls of rotten teeth
Patients are taking weeks off work due to pain, strong medication, and long waiting times.
Varsity's new policy 'to make sure staff don't hit the wall'
A new approach to leave amid Covid. Change is coming everywhere, with new government.
Liam Dann: Why Ardern can't call Trump a creep ... even if he is
The Government shouldn't endorse Trump's pick for top OECD job just because he's a Kiwi.
Communication breakdown: Nursing student mistakenly let out of self-isolation early
Pub worker released from self-isolation then ordered back home a day later after mix up.
Phil Goff: Hundreds of jobs to go at Auckland Council
In the first three months of the financial year 129 jobs have gone at council.
Defence Force ordered to pay former employee $25000 over dismissal
NZDF breached its obligation to treat employee fairly in relation to performance concerns.
Trump wrecking-ball takes another swing at global trade
The Trump administration continues to undermine global free-trade at the WTO.
Higher unemployment wont fix looming talent shortages says expert
Despite people available, businesses still need those with the right skills to succeed.
Struggle street in Auckland CBD: 'It's been very, very hard'
Auckland CBD is still 'painfully empty', say business owners and its not getting better.
Kara Kennedy: NZ's residency rules are unclear and lack consistency
OPINION: Is having a resident visa the same as being a permanent resident? It depends ...
Surgical mesh victim sceptical about ACC action
ACC to assess declined cover for surgical mesh injuries dating back to July 2005.
Covid brings Air NZ flight attendant down to earth
Former teachers return to the classroom after airline jobs disappear.
Hurrah for the companies giving staff more time off
It is by no means the total answer to burnout but it is a good start.
A Moment In Crime: 61 seconds of horror - The Ashburton Winz murders
Episode 12 of NZME podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the Ashburton Winz murders.
'Fafetai te atua': Healthy baby boy for worker stranded in NZ by Covid-19 border closures
But it will be some time before new father can meet his new son.
Liam Dann: Classic hits of the NZ economy are back - why is no one dancing?
In a crisis you have to use what ever tools you have available to survive.