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OPINION: Reasons for maintaining a few per cent of unemployed are flawed and outdated.
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Liam Dann: Why high inflation won't last
Tech billionaires are a weird bunch but they may hold the key to beating inflation.
Editorial: Why inflation inspires fear and loathing in NZ
EDITORIAL: Higher inflation means Kiwis need to brace for higher interest rates.
Liam Dann: New strategy offers Govt chance for fresh start with business
Business and Government must reconcile differences and collaborate on recovery solutions.
National: Flexi-wage jobs scheme off-track as benefit numbers rise
Since the latest lockdown began the number of those on Jobseeker has risen more than 8000.
Liam Dann: Why the OCR had to rise, despite lockdown pain
A rate hike now, as pandemic bites, is unsettling but hints at bigger problems to come.
Covid coffers: $3.1million windfall after emergency law botch-up sees lockdown jobless short-changed
The 5,300 people who applied for Jobseeker benefit for four months last year owed money.
Focus: Kris Faafoi announces residence pathway for migrant workers
Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi gives details on new one-off residence pathway visas that will be offered to the roughly 165,000 migrant workers and their families. Video / Pool
Jarrod Gilbert: Prison doesn't usually offer hope. Why this unit is different
Imagine living in lockdown for six years and no tech. How would you adapt to life outside?
Ashburton councillors blame 'entitled young people' for labour shortage
Schools need to talk to students about work ethics and what's expected.
Not just rugby: NZ beating Australia on wage growth
Stronger wage growth is helping to drive rates up sooner in NZ, say ANZ economists.
Economy Hub: Recovery position - Robertson on beating Delta and the path to reopening
Finance Minister defends use of Covid response funds and says he has more than enough.
Hasta la visa: Kiwi farm workers head back offshore
Immigration policy is driving New Zealand workers to take up jobs in Canada.
Is it all over for the economic boom?
ANZ economists see cause for optimism and forecast V-shaped recovery after sharp GDP hit.
Liam Dann: Gimme Shelter - Markets an island of calm in Covid storm
How to stay focused while chaos reigns? Charlie Watts and financial markets show the way.
Lockdown Hero: Tony's Restaurant owner serves up food parcels during lockdown
The owner of a popular steakhouse is cooking for those in need despite his store closure.
Worst-case scenario: Can economy cope if we can't eliminate Delta?
New forecast: What happens to jobs, GDP and interest rates if elimination doesn't work?
Lockdown Hero: Local butcher works for competitor's store to keep shelves stocked
Local butcher helps out the competition after 30 per cent of staff told to self-isolate.
Need extra cash? Call for stuck-at-home workers to join Covid response
Urgent call for Covid Healthline call centre staff to relieve a service under pressure.
Covid-19: Free mental health support for struggling small-business owners
Workers are urged to access wellbeing advice online.
Liam Dann: The worst thing about the Covid-era in NZ
We haven't seen mass death, illness or economic collapse but for some that isn't enough.
Editorial: Reserve Bank faces near-impossible rate call
Editorial: Governor Adrian Orr's dilemma mirrors the challenge facing our policymakers.
Buckle up bosses: Jobseekers in driver's seat with surge in jobs on offer
Experts urge businesses to sharpen up how they attract talent with surge in jobs on offer.
RBNZ should consider double interest rate hike - ASB economist
Hiking more aggressively next week could head off inflation risk and cool housing.
Sick day or lazy day? Kiwis admit to calling in sick to watch Netflix
New Zealanders have admitted to calling in sick to have a lazy day at home.
Opinion | Why is Labour trying to push through a two-tier benefit system?
A social insurance scheme would be the biggest change to NZ's welfare system since 1974.
Liam Dann: Don't let inflation panic overshadow jobs success
Big economic challenges remain but we should be thankful unemployment isn't one of them.
Extend visas for trapped immigrant workers - NZIER Economist
Peter Wilson says falls in unemployment reassure that immigrants contribute to economy.
New unemployment data may seal next interest rate move
Unemployment is expected to have fallen again in the June quarter.
Liam Dann: A smarter, more productive post-Covid economy - what the Govt needs to address now
Worker shortages are getting worse and risk derailing plans for a more productive economy.
150 jobs going as pharma company closes Manukau site
Pharma company is closing sites in South Auckland that have operated since the 1990s.
No brainer: The new tick your company needs to support neurodiverse workers
The Warehouse and AT have signed up for the Brain Badge and want others to do the same.
Accused ambo officer: Colleague 'saw me with no clothes on, but no sexual assault'
Worker feels vindicated by ERA decision awarding him $37,000 for unjustified dismissal.
6000 workers needed - new survey reveals 'desperation' of Auckland firms
A survey of Auckland Chamber of Commerce members reveals extreme shortage of workers.