Air New Zealand has begun hiring new cabin crew - but is not offering jobs to any of the flight attendants made redundant in last year's downturn.

The vibe in the employment market is positive, says Kate Ross.

It's slim pickings finding quality workers in the recruitment market, says Kate Ross

Fears of a resurgent skills exodus across the Tasman are growing after new research found a growing Australian skills shortage.

The number of firms wanting to take on new staff has grown to its highest level in nine months.

Newcomers need not let their talents go to waste.

Unitec training first set up for Maori and Pasifika.

Officers searching for a runaway car were stunned to suddenly see "sparks flying and the car heading straight towards them" at an intersection.

A police recruitment drive is aiming to almost double the number of female police officers working the beat.

Job-seeking online is about more than checking postings, says Cassandra Gaisford/