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China deal brings jobs hope to town with many on dole
An impoverished small town has reached a world-leading business deal that could bring in millions of dollars.
<i>John Armstrong:</i> Huge numbers only part of benefit story
John Armstrong writes that the working group's prescription for change may be blinkered by ideology such as time limits.
Wall St down on disappointing jobless news
Stocks in the US dropped for a third straight day as a worse-than-expected report on US jobless claims.
Benefiting who?
Dita De Boni wonders whether a food stamp scheme for those on low incomes could work in New Zealand.
NZ dollar recovering after yesterday's fall
The NZ dollar is recovering this morning after a sharp fall yesterday.
Maori unemployment figures 'shocking'
Maori Party co-leader Pita Sharples has reacted with horror to new figures showing Maori out of work is up from 14.2pc to 16.4pc.
Unemployment jump puts pressure on RBNZ
Pressure is going on the Reserve Bank to stop hiking interest rates, after today's surprise jump in the unemployment rate.
Dollar tumbles on jobless stats
New Zealand's unemployment rate surged back to a 10-year high in the last quarter, rising from 6 per cent to 6.8 per cent, a leap which surprised analysts.
Wages and salaries rising slightly, says Stats NZ
Salaries and wages are going up slowly, with a small rise in the June quarter showing employment is barely picking up.
<i>Andrew Little:</i> Employment laws should make work more rewarding
Andrew Little writes that changes to laws that take away workers' rights are unfair and unjust.
More jobs being advertised - Labour Department
A hike in the number of jobs advertised online is good news for the economy and labour market, a new report says.
Govt to extend 90-day trial - report
The Government has announced plans to extend the 90 Day Trial scheme to incorporate more workplaces, reports TVNZ.
NZ dollar peeks above US71c on risk appetite boost
The NZ dollar peeked above US71c for the first time since late June as good economic data from the US and Australia restored faith in the global economic recovery.