A new report shows all people who were receiving a benefit from June last year would cost a total of $78 billion over their life-times if they stayed on a benefit.

The Prime Minister says there should be no cause to worry about Kiwis going to work in the Australian mining boom.

Total job advertisements have fallen for the second consecutive month, according to ANZ figures.

As the French prepare to vote on Monday, Mary Dejevsky says the outcome is far from certain