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400 applications, no job: Woman ‘cannot live’ as unemployment reaches four-year high
Suzanne George has been job hunting for more than a year in Wellington.

33,000 jobs gone in a year - new data reveals extent of recession
Unemployment hit its highest level in more than four years.

Critics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctions
Some job seekers will have to do three job-search activities weekly for four weeks.

Teen's two-year search for a first job: ‘We can’t get experience if they don’t let us have experience’
'For those of us just starting out, it feels almost impossible.'

Who got the biggest (and smallest) pay rises in 2024?
Unemployment rose and wage increases slowed, but the impact wasn't spread evenly.

New data shows economy still struggling
Service sector survey and Seek job ads both point to a tough end for 2024.

NZ productivity crisis blamed on brain drain, dismal pay prospects
We're just not ambitious enough, recruitment firm says.

Most popular dream job for Kiwis revealed in global study
From aspiring doctors to DJ dreams, the world's most sought-after jobs may surprise you.

Employment confidence rises despite looming 5% unemployment rate forecast
Job market may have stabilised despite concerns over jitters.

'Lagging behind': Why Kiwi couple moved to Australia - and saved enough to travel the world
They left for a specific reason. But it could pave the way for more to follow.

Economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025
Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.

Soft skills key: Expert predicts job market trends for 2025
Soft skills are increasingly in demand as artificial intelligence takes over hard skills.

'Lagging behind': Why Kiwi couple moved to Australia - and saved enough to travel the world
They left for a specific reason. But it could pave the way for more to follow.

Hiring activity rises for just the second time this year
The latest data from Seek show job ad volumes rose in November.

'Low point' – new data to confirm NZ back in recession
Data due this Thursday will update the nation's third-quarter economic performance.

Leaked document warns cyber risks with IT staff cuts at Health NZ
Mass IT layoffs could prolong outages, impacting patient care, a risk register warns.

'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers
'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'

PM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'
Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.

Construction sector lost more than 11,000 jobs in a year
Construction troubles may be drawing to a close after grim few quarters, economist says.

The high-paying jobs employers can’t get Kiwis to fill
They offer higher than average salaries. Why are these jobs so hard to find a match for?

Why job hiring activity keeps falling
Rising applications per job ad and unemployment contribute to tight labour market.