The Govt has introduced a law change that will allow bosses to withhold workers' regular breaks, and instead pay for the time or trade the breaks.

The first month of spring brought about several positive indicators for the service industry.

NZ's dole queue has shrunk for the first time this year, raising hopes that employment might pick up sooner than expected.

Jumping dairy prices and an improving employment market show the recession is over, say economists.

The service industry has shown its first sign of expansion since March last year.