WorldGreece's youth unemployment reaching 65%Youth unemployment in Greece has soared to a record 64.9 per cent as the country's downward spiral continues almost unchecked.10 Aug 12:33 AM
BDBDEmploymentLowest wage growth since 2010Average hourly earnings have risen by the lowest amount since 2010, new figures show.07 Aug 07:35 AM
BDBDEmploymentUnemployment up to 6.4pcThe NZ labour market is showing gradual improvement as unemployment edges up, wage growth stays subdued and more people look for work.07 Aug 02:40 AM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Kiwi battlers losing power in economic apartheidWhen politicians talk about making the labour market more flexible, it means ensuring that the demand and supply of labour determines the wage rate. writes Peter Lyons.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Five minutes late, you get cut off'Young beneficiaries share their experiences of work requirements. Intended to be 'motivational' some say staff are 'pushy' and 'racist'.16 Jul 05:30 PM
TourismJobs squeeze hurting AucklandUnemployment is continuing to dog Auckland and hinder its economic recovery as employers express reluctance to take on new staff.15 Jul 05:30 PM
EmploymentAuckland economy - houses being built, but jobs worryAuckland house building activity is rising but unemployment remains high.15 Jul 12:10 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Wealth gap a growing problem worldwideInequality is becoming a bigger concern globally, writes Brian Gaynor. The issue includes income and wealth inequality, as well as regional inequality and the widening gap between younger and older generations.07 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentTurning back from Oz dreamNew Zealanders are beginning to realise the Australian dream is not so perfect and the grass may in fact be starting to become greener over here.29 May 09:36 PM
New ZealandNew redundancy fears in ‘safe’ jobsThe Govt’s delight in announcing declining nationwide unemployment this week masked a grimmer truth: In some regions, more people are out of work than before. And the shadow of redundancy hangs over many people in jobs once considered safe.11 May 05:30 PM
EmploymentJobless rate drops to 3-year lowThe official unemployment rate has fallen to 6.2 per cent, the lowest for three years, whereas six months ago it was 7.3 per cent, the highest for 13 years.09 May 05:30 PM
BDBDManufacturingUnemployment rate falls to 3-year lowNew Zealand's jobless rate fell to a three-year low in the first three months of the year as the employment rate grew for the first time in four quarters.09 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandDoC job cuts scaled back after budget top-upA last minute Budget top up for the Department of Conservation is likely to mean only 80 staff will lose their jobs.29 Apr 05:32 AM
EmploymentXero, Orion will hire Telecom workersSoftware companies Xero and Orion Health say they will be able to absorb at least some of the workers who are set to lose their jobs at Telecom.21 Mar 10:05 PM
New ZealandKiwi cops heading across the ditchNew Zealand police officers are being drawn to the warmth of Australia, as the force here battles through a budget freeze.17 Mar 01:52 AM
TelecommunicationsDoes not compute - Where are the IT workers?The money's good, the jobs are plentiful - so why does New Zealand's growing IT industry find it so hard to attract skilled staff? Anthony Doesburg reports14 Mar 06:15 PM
New ZealandRecord numbers on benefitPaula Bennett's reputation for being tough on beneficiaries is in jeopardy as figures reveal record high numbers on state financial support.02 Mar 10:37 PM
