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Kiwis stress less about cash
Kiwi consumers are less financially stressed than Australians despite rising interest rates, a survey has found.
Pre-job testing finds few on drugs
Just one in 100 beneficiaries who had pre-employment drug tests under a new government policy showed any sign of drug abuse.
Nufarm shifting to Australia, 59 jobs to go
Agricultural chemicals manufacturer Nufarm will close its plant in Auckland, with as many as 59 jobs to go in move to Australia.
Mayor's plea: Give youth a chance
Auckland employers will be challenged today to give young people a chance by hiring a young unemployed person.
'Stonking' business confidence, with a note of caution
Business confidence remains at multi-decade highs for the first three months of the year, although the strong upswing of previous quarters has flattened out
It's a 'job hunter's market' as listings jump
The New Zealand job market is thriving, with the number of job listings on Trade Me up 21 per cent on the same time last year.
Meat worker sacked for refusing to work on Sabbath
A meat worker sacked for refusing to work on the Sabbath has been awarded almost $30,000 compensation.
Brian Gaynor: Sorting the statistics from the damned lies
Investors are keeping a close eye on China because its growth rate is slowing and there are clear signs it has had a credit and property bubble, writes Brian Gaynor.
New job matching website launched
An Australian website that matches job-seekers with employers has launched in New Zealand today.
Unemployment drops to 6pc
New Zealand's unemployment rate fell to a three-year low in the fourth quarter of 2013 as jobs growth beat expectations.
Oz firm paid to find jobs for Kiwis
Advocates are upset an Australian company is the big winner in Winz experiment that will pay contractors up to $12k to help beneficiaries into paid work.
Biz confidence hits high
NZ business confidence has soared to a 20-year high, lifting hopes for profits, hiring and new investment.
ANZ says the 'worm has turned' for job market
ANZ says the "worm has turned " and employment trends now looking positive.
Unemployment drops to 6.2pc
NZ's unemployment rate slipped to 6.2 per cent in the three months ended September 30 just below the 6.3 per cent forecast.
Editorial: Youth work scheme has merit
In small towns, mayors are as well placed as anyone to tackle unemployment.
Long-term UK jobless face work schemes
All those who have been unemployed for three years in Britain will have to do some work or training in return for their benefits.
Courts toughen redundancy checks
Employment courts are looking at company redundancy decisions to check that newly created jobs are not the same as the ones being axed and that there is a solid business case for cutting staff numbers.
Fastway ready to exploit NZ Post cuts
Fastway Couriers is embarking on a new strategic direction to embrace opportunities in the market resulting from the growth in online retailing.
Labour hits out at 'unjust' KFC policy
The Labour Party is calling on the Human Rights Commission to investigate concerns that disabled workers are losing their jobs at KFC because of its restructuring policy.
Disabled staff forced out of job
A group of long-serving KFC workers are being forced out of their jobs during a restructure which a union claims is deliberately targeting workers with disabilities.