New ZealandTairāwhiti's aerospace vision: Unlocking economic and cultural opportunitiesA 5% market share could boost Tairāwhiti's economy by $500 million and create 4000 jobs.05 Sep 05:00 PM
EmploymentAsia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs testUpcoming jobs report may be crucial for rate cuts in world's biggest economy.02 Sep 01:34 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsHundreds of jobs on the line as Spark cuts $50m from wage billBut it has big plans for more data centre investment.26 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandSeymour's new ministry paying staff average salary of $150k – despite recent job cutsMore than 90 staff are being paid an average of $150,000.21 Aug 01:30 AM
Employment‘Fierce competition’ for jobs as unemployment risesJob ads also rose for the first time since January.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChanges to benefit ‘may negatively impact young jobseekers’The changes include requiring recipients to reapply every six months.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu OraThousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.15 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Completely unfair': Accountant on Jobseeker told his benefit will be cut in half next weekThose on a Jobseeker benefit may lose half their stipend if they miss job interviews.13 Aug 08:36 PM
EmploymentThe huge cost of losing a job at 60: Older workers hit hard as unemployment risesAs unemployment increases, so, too, does the number of people losing their jobs.12 Aug 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: No amount of harassment, punishment will conjure up a jobOPINION: Compulsory seminars are seldom helpful — they serve mainly to humiliate.03 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentWhere are the best employment prospects?The best career path is a perennial point of conversation for New Zealanders.29 Jul 09:16 PM
EmploymentTrade Me job applications hit record levelsBeneficiaries being encouraged to apply for 'any' job may be adding to the number.22 Jul 09:35 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao one year on and SkyCity closure | Focus Morning Bulletin July 19, 2024In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, it’s one year since Yanfei Bao’s disappearance, SkyCity casino to close for five days and tough news for those on the job hunt.Watch18 Jul 07:55 PM
Employment'Pretty tough market': Decline in hiring activity accelerates in JuneEconomic pressures are continuing to stymie hiring activity.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThousands sign up for Jobseeker benefit; data points to more job lossesOver 2000 more people went on the Jobseeker benefit in May.09 Jul 10:25 PM
Lifestyle‘I was secretly working abroad for a month — my boss found out only on Zoom’Overseas workers and their managers can be unaware of the tax and legal implications.09 Jul 09:54 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessInside Economics: Why is the RBNZ so negative - and is the divide in rate-cut forecasts credible?Also today: is the divide in rate-cut forecasts credible? Why is the RBNZ so negative?09 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandGive youth a chance: Employers urged to give young Northlanders their first jobNorthland youth unemployment is the highest in the country, new figures show.07 Jul 05:00 PM
LifestyleSuddenly sacked? The things you can do to get throughLosing your job can be stressful, but you also get to choose how to go forward.07 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff moraleOPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.01 Jul 05:05 PM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJan Lawton looks forward to relaxing retirement after long service at Workbridge'Jan is very well-known and respected in the Whanganui community,'30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPause in Education Ministry job cuts after union challengeThe ministry has made a series of decisions that cut more than 700 roles to save money.18 Jun 08:56 PM
New ZealandHoping for a pay rise by switching jobs? Think again, warns recruiterThe large era of pay increases to retain workers in NZ is over.18 Jun 12:41 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesGlobal defence groups hiring at fastest rate in decades amid record ordersFinancial Times: Companies in sector looking to recruit tens of thousands this year.16 Jun 09:54 PM
EmploymentSalary comparison: How much worse off are you compared to Aussies?Is the grass really greener on the other side of the Tasman?11 Jun 11:16 PM
TravelAir NZ has made it easier to become a pilotThe new pathway will take only 14 months, with most costs covered by the airline.11 Jun 08:12 PM
EmploymentNew stats show which industries lost and gained the most public sector jobsThe data shows 2.3 million jobs were filled in the March quarter.09 Jun 11:49 PM
New ZealandMinistry of Justice proposes over 150 job cutsThe Ministry of Justice is the latest to announce workforce cuts.06 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandMinistry for the Environment to cut 303 jobsThe environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.05 Jun 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Five days changed everything': Kiwi-born baby left without passport or permanent visaIf baby Alisa Yussupov was born five days later, she'd be a Kiwi resident.03 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJobs, celebrities, opportunities, money: What new Lord of the Rings films mean for WellingtonFilms expected to create myriad jobs, opportunities for graduates and boost the economy.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki spends more than $800k on contractors, consultants on plan to axe 447 jobsMinister for Children Karen Chhour is defending the spend-up.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand17 per cent of jobs slashed at Ministry for Culture and HeritageChief executive Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae said it has been an unsettling time for staff.23 May 11:02 PM
