Employers have snapped up more than 1000 places under the Government's new Job Ops subsidy scheme for young people.

While the number of people on benefits is rising, there are positive signs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Several factors, including an improving housing market, are fueling a stronger domestic recovery, Treasury says.

After three months of exhaustive searching, IT expert Giles Aubrey is still unemployed.

Gen Y kiwis are staying home longer, delaying life's big decisions.

The primary production region of Gisborne is "feeling the pain" of the recession with another employer slashing staff numbers by half.

Young New Zealanders have gone back to study in record numbers as unskilled jobs have disappeared in the recession.