BDBDEmploymentUnemployment rate remains steadyThe New Zealand labour market remained relatively steady in the June 2011 quarter, Statistics New Zealand said today, with the unemployment rate remaining at 6.5 percent. The unemployment stats, just released, were largely expected by economists...03 Aug 11:15 PM
OpinionJoe Beaglehole: Let the people decide on economyBalancing tax and spending is not a task we can afford to cede to appointed experts...25 Jul 09:30 PM
EmploymentInflation set to push interest rates upLift in OCR tipped for as soon as September after prices rise 5.3pc.18 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentBernanke comes to the party, world markets riseWorld share markets rose overnight after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed was ready to help the US economy if there were further signs of weakness.13 Jul 07:45 PM
WorldLife getting harder for many despite mining boomIf you're in the right place and the right job Australia is still the lucky country ... but for many struggle street is just around the corner.24 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBroadsides: How can we get more young people into jobs?We asked Labour's Jacinda Ardern and National's Nikki Kaye to address youth unemployment.15 Jun 03:50 AM
New ZealandMayor views rich Aussies as answer to northern woesLeader says increasing numbers live in Northland but work across the Tasman.13 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhere are the jobs? Youth unemployment crisis in the northJust over a fifth of all working-age Northlanders were on welfare benefits at the end of March.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandYouth in holding pattern as recession bites northThe impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.10 Jun 05:30 PM
