The death of a Gold Coast police officer has left Australians struggling how to deal with crime.

Residents worry big bakery's receivership will cost them jobs and a local identity.

Hundreds of jobs are at risk with the announcement Canterbury bus maker Designline International has been placed in liquidation.

Job-hunters desperate to find part-time work are applying in their hundreds for vacancies that pay less than minimum wage.

There is a battle emerging for top talent and employers have to match demands or they will miss out, says Kate Ross.

A new Govt package will give subsidies to employers who agree to train a young person and give them a permanent job.

Job listings on internet auction site Trade Me are up 25 per cent on a year ago, with growth particularly strong in Southland and Gisborne.

The Government is being accused of taking a slash and burn approach to spending after Finance Minister Bill English signalled cuts to public services and new figures showed substantial job losses in the sector.

More than 200 workers laid off from a Christchurch textile plant may not qualify for help through the Government's earthquake assistance package.

Earthquake hit carpet manufacturer Canterbury Spinners is shutting its Christchurch operation and axing 195 jobs.

The New Zealand dollar may extend its losses this week as the cost of the Christchurch earthquake becomes clearer.