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Winz centre wrong on redundancy
Redundant worker Kimberley Inu has won more than a month's backpay after Work and Income's call centre mistakenly told her she could not get the dole.
NZ services sector expands at cracking pace
New Zealand's services sector grew at its fastest recorded pace last month as sales activity rallied, ending a recent horror run of data.
Bryan Gould: Plight of jobless makes us all poorer
In the wake of the grim news about factory closures and lay-offs over recent months, the unemployment figures were only to be expected, writes Bryan Gould.
Will youth rates lower unemployment?
Have your say. Workers' unions have been quick to write off the Government's plan for a new, low, starting pay, while business leaders say it will help create jobs.
Unemployment rate up
New Zealand's unemployment rate has risen unexpectedly, increasing to 7.3 per cent - the highest since 1999.
Mining standards 'dumbed down'
Solid Energy is largely to blame for the "dumbing down'' of mining industry standards that allowed the Pike River disaster to happen, MP Damien O'Connor says.
Axe falls on Spring Creek
The axe suspended for two months over Greymouth's Spring Creek Mine finally fell today, amputating more than 200 jobs.
What we need is a MAXIMUM wage
The wages which need to be reduced are those of the CEOs and other high-level management positions, writes Ryan Wood. "A maximum wage also has a trickle-down effect."
From broke to job brokers
'Wouldn't it be great if you could just work when you wanted?' That's what drove a polytech pair to launch a website dedicated to casual work.
Bryan Gould: Workers bear burden of cost cutting and lower wages
The Government takes the view that the remedy is in the hands of the unemployed themselves; they can correct the situation by accepting lower wages, writes Bryan Gould.
Jobs forcing Kiwi flight
Thousands of young New Zealanders are leaving for Australia because of a failing job market, says Labour's finance spokesman David Parker.