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Focus: The Warehouse set to slash more than 900 jobs
News that more than 900 jobs are set to be cut was delivered to workers in an early morning meeting before stores opened. Video / NZ Herald
Brian Fallow: Looking for confidence in the wake of Covid-19
Despite a more positive tone lately, businesses and consumers remain far from confident.
What would it take for a universal basic income to work in NZ?
A UBI isn't the only option, it's just the most widely talked about.
Precarious times for Kiwi language teachers
Kiwi language teachers face precarious times created by the financial hole left by falling foreign enrolments. Video / NZ Herald
Up to 140 jobs go at top Auckland hotel as associate in liquidation
Jobs lost as Viaduct Quays Hotel goes into liquidation, company vows to re-open.
Majority of Kiwis want borders closed until virus contained - poll
80 per cent support keeping NZ's border closed until the virus is contained elsewhere.
Tiwai Point closure: What Transpower must spend to shift excess power north
Energy prices may fall but consumer power bills may also be affected by transmission cost.
Liam Dann: Border debate masks bigger economic challenge
When the sugar rush of a post-lockdown rebound ends, we will need to reinvent our economy.
Covid-19 redundant now covered with insurance careers
NZ insurance company AAI snaps up 40 people made redundant from travel and aviation.
Focus: AA Insurance giving redundant travel and tourism workers a chance
AA Insurance is recruiting ex-travel and tourism workers made redundant from the Covid-19 travel restrictions. Video / Alex Burton
Covid jobseekers: How to get the best pay deal and conditions
When you have the facts you are in a great position to negotiate both pay and conditions.
The jobs Kiwis don't want: 1000 jobs on offer but employers can't fill them
Essential workers are screaming for help. But the borders are closed to foreign workers.
NZ economy bouncing back from Covid - Treasury
A shorter lockdown means unemployment peak looks to be lower than feared, Treasury says.
Brian Fallow: If the future seems grim, look where we started from
Statistics going in wrong direction, but it's worth remembering where they started from.
Covid-19 spurs property manager to become calf-rearer
"Lockdown was a bit of a struggle ... so I thought this is something I can do."
Covid crunch: NZ house prices tipped to fall by 10 per cent
S&P says the credit ratings of local banks should hold despite a 10% fall in house prices.
Job losses: How we're tracking and where we're headed
Employment confidence plunged as unemployment spiked after lockdown.
Dairy industry still short 1000 workers
Hundreds of out of work Kiwis have signalled an interest in the dairy industry.
Tauranga job seekers feeling 'daunted and fragile'
Competition for some jobs in Tauranga is running hot.
One 6pm newsreader? Future of TVNZ co-anchors in doubt
TVNZ is considering going to a sole 6pm news anchor as it cuts 70 to 90 jobs this week.
Countdown hub build will create 150 jobs
A 38,000sqm Countdown hub will add to high demand for those skilled in construction
Apprenticeship boost: Experts say subsidy will help with skills shortage
School leavers and Covid-affected job seekers looking to retrain will benefit from scheme.
Liam Dann: Why consumer confidence is 'better than expected'
There were concerns that the numbers would be much worse.
Christmas coming early to Wānaka to spread cheer amid Covid gloom
Wānaka has been hit hard by the effects of Covid, so a community dinner will spread cheer.
Can malls survive the post-Covid environment?
Herald survey of an Auckland mall reveals retail is in for tough times.
Vodafone confirms large job cuts due to Covid-19
Up to 140 staff at Vodafone NZ could lose their jobs.
St John facing staff cuts, aims to save $30 million
St John is aiming to save $30 million to survive the economic impacts of Covid-19.
Warehouse Group CEO on move to agile, store closures
Online retailing is now a major focus for the NZX-listed retail group.
Market soars and economists upgrade outlook on move to level 1
Share markets soared and economists revised their forecasts as optimism took hold today.
What crisis? NZ stockmarket soars, now close to where it started the year
What crisis? Investors have decided to look through all the chaos of 2020
MSD asked to mind accuracy, quality assurance after redundancy pay error
It comes after people were wrongly denied the benefit based on redundancy payments.
Market Watch: Shares soar through political turmoil
Share investors continue to view the world's recovery more optimistically than most.
Comment: Existing policy 'can allow wealthy migrants to help with rebuild'
Government doesn't need to reinvent wheel on immigration, says consultant David Cooper.