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Payroll boss says sorry to teachers, staff
Developers of the Novopay school payroll system have apologised over the ongoing pay problems that have pushed schools and their staff to breaking point.
Cafe worker wins $10k compensation
A café owner must pay his former head chef compensation after allegedly threatening to ruin her application for permanent residence and unfairly sacking her.
Robin Hill: Here's a much better way to produce more engineers
New Zealand universities are not producing the right mix of graduates, but that is no reason for Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce to issue threats.
Getting more bang out of our trade
Industry training is being reformed, but experts are unsure if the changes will be enough our trade education buck.
Govt sets up unit to lift Maori economic performance
A Maori unit within the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment will be set up to drive a government plan to lift Maori economic performance.
NZ services sector expands at cracking pace
New Zealand's services sector grew at its fastest recorded pace last month as sales activity rallied, ending a recent horror run of data.
Mismatch shuts generation out of jobs
As students look to next year, the Herald begins a week-long investigation into why so many are leaving school without the skills they need.
West Cost mine workers reject new shifts
Solid Energy's Stockton opencast mine machinery operators have rejected a proposed shift change, despite management warning the mine's future is in jeopardy.
Bryan Gould: Plight of jobless makes us all poorer
In the wake of the grim news about factory closures and lay-offs over recent months, the unemployment figures were only to be expected, writes Bryan Gould.
Futurist predicts jobs loss
DaVinci Institute founder says action needed as 2 billion roles will go in digitised world.
Will youth rates lower unemployment?
Have your say. Workers' unions have been quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay, while business leaders say it will help create jobs.
Online job ads down in October - Seek
New online job ad listings were down last month, according to a major New Zealand employment website.
Fran O'Sullivan: Time for Key to call an economic summit
Optimism and shock over dire jobs news no excuse for Govt inaction.
Confidence on rise in job market
Report shows hiring intentions remain steady and are highest in the South Island, writes Steve Hart.