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New Zealand's economic outlook strained by US tariff uncertainty
A Westpac report says NZ's economy is expected to strengthen over the coming quarters.
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What the Reserve Bank will look for in today's job market data
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Unemployment tipped to hit nine-year high as labour market weakens
Liam Dann joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the nine-year unemployment high and signs of a weakening labour market.
Unemployment expected to hit nine-year high
Economists fear the labour market downturn will be prolonged.
Liam Dann: NZ economy is still sick, doubts are growing about Govt prescription
OPINION: But two factors suggest our economy's low mood could be the midwinter blues.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon living on borrowed time as stagflation looms
OPINION: Nervous National MPs look to next polls.
Inside Economics: Why the job market feels worse than the numbers look
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Construction jobs down more than 12,000 in a year, more youth out of work
'Once you're out, it's hard to get back in' – but an economist says one region's thriving.
Shane Te Pou: Tāmaki Makaurau byelection a chance to test out campaign machine
OPINION: The construction sector lost 15,000 jobs in the past two years.
Trump to sue Wall Street Journal, Wrexham FC in Wellington | NZ Herald news update: July 19, 2025
Trump plans to sue the Wall Street Journal following a new article related to himself and Epstein. Wrexham FC owned by Ryan Reynolds arrives in Wellington to play tonight.
'It really is hard': Why older jobseekers are struggling in NZ's current market
Seniors at Work reports 50-100 older job seekers are signing up to its site daily.
Small town's mayor says campus closure would condemn locals to poverty
Toi Ohomai Te Pūkenga put forward a proposal to disestablish the jobs of 166 people.
Letters: The changes we need to make to make electricity prices affordable
OPINION: Plus Luxon on unemployment; climate change; social cohesion and the CRL.
The council with almost 50 vacant roles
'When you go through a restructure, there's always a wee bit of settling in.'
Liam Dann: The upside to this painfully slow economic recovery
OPINION: This recovery is making us sweat, but that might be a good thing in the long run.
Stronger-than-expected GDP signals no rate cut in July
The Reserve Bank had forecast 0.4% gross domestic product growth for the first quarter.
US Fed holds rates steady amid rising inflation, growth concerns
The Fed held rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% for the fourth meeting in a row.
Liam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shopping
OPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.
Matthew Hooton: Labour’s Te Pāti Māori problem
OPINION: Fear of the alternative is Christopher Luxon’s easiest path to a second term.
Inside Economics: Should you take NZ Super if you don't need it?
ANALYSIS: Framed in even more basic terms: is the pension a benefit or a right?
Shane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to people
Jobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.
Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery
OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.
Former Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amount
Six hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.
Another rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first time
The Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.
Shane Te Pou: This was the 'buy your ticket to Australia' Budget
OPINION: Growth is expected to slow in 2026, as unemployment stays high.
Nearly 9000 teens to lose welfare if parents can support them under new test
A 'parental assistance test' will be introduced for single 18- and 19-year-olds in 2027.
'No longer feels like the organisation I loved': Napier council staff bristle at job-loss plan
'We were told we're a family and we look after our own.'
New Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations rising
The Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.
Spark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lost
The restructure comes on top of a contract to outsource roles to Infosys.
Spark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partner
Restructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.