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Critics slam 'punitive' new benefit sanctions
Some job seekers will have to do three job-search activities weekly for four weeks.
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CNN set to announce hundreds of job cuts
Network to lower production costs and boost digital brand as cable news audience dips.
Watch: ‘It won’t be everyone’s cup of tea’: Luxon defends intention to boost mining
The Prime Minister laid into a 'culture of saying no'.
'Challenging': Almost 40 jobs set to be cut from NZ Herald newsroom
Today's meeting comes in a bleak 12 months for the NZ media industry.
NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB staff called to meeting; fears of job losses
Media Insider: NZME staff have been called to a meeting on Wednesday morning.
Job market: Nearly 6000 new roles filled in November, Stats NZ says
Service industries fuelled more hiring but bank says it could be 'temporary respite'.
Economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025
Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.
Liam Dann: Don’t panic about worse-than-expected recession
OPINION: It was the worst recession since 1991 – but at least it is behind us.
Shane Te Pou: See this Govt for what it is - NZ's not getting 'back on track'
OPINION: On almost every indicator, things are heading in the wrong direction.
Public servants offered support to retire or move to Australia amid job cuts
An internal document describes retirement as 'your next work-life balance adventure'.
Job losses cast shadow over season celebrations
Job loss is devastating, but its impact is particularly cruel during the holiday season.
'Freaked out a bit': TVNZ star reveals why she quit and reaction; RNZ salaries jump $5m in a year
Community editors consider ways to save titles; Former leader takes Whakaata Māori to ERA.
Children in need: More kids asking for food, not presents this Christmas
Kataraina Ashby: Government has placed us in rich, middle and lower classes.
PM says economy is 'turning a corner' but unemployment a 'particular concern'
Jobseeker numbers have swelled to 65,000 above Christopher Luxon's target.
Opinion: Broad economic policies without targeted support for Māori are insufficient
'Our people need real solutions', Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board chairman says.
Simon Wilson: The single biggest thing we could do to grow the economy
OPINION: Grow the economy, eliminate poverty: it's possible if we do things differently.
'A lot of angry people': Workers at NZ's largest paper mill told of plans to halt production
Many workers chose to walk out of a meeting at Kinleith Mill this morning.
ANZ predicts faster economic recovery
While the outlook for activity is improved, the economy will continue to be challenging.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
Editorial: More Kiwis out of work – cost of Adrian Orr's inflation war becomes clear
OPINION: Jobless should remain front of mind when the RBNZ meets about possible rate cuts.
'Cloak of secrecy': Aviation leaders accuse CAA of covert restructure
The Herald understands 85-110 positions at the CAA could be disestablished.
Sistema proposes to cut more than 100 jobs in Auckland factory
Workers are distraught, with roughly a quarter at the factory set to lose jobs.
Liam Dann: The one bright spot buried in unemployment data
OPINION: Labour market data shows young people are returning to education as jobs dry up.
Kāinga Ora job losses hit 540 as it confirms plans to shed another 310 roles
The total number to be lost is slightly lower than the 321 it proposed in September.
Mega rate cut off the table after better-than-expected unemployment figures
Some described the new job data as 'the last shoe to drop' after tough times.
Email angst: TVNZ staff start learning fate - 'this will knock the wind out of people'
Broadcaster's big cuts: Email invites to be sent to affected workers by 11am Wednesday.
Unemployment preview: How hard has the economic downturn hit the labour market?
New employment data this week will reveal the impact on jobs.
Job market woes mean high beneficiary numbers in Northland
Companies being cautious with their spending equalled more cautious employing.
DIA restructure finds more job cuts, despite protests from staff, union
The Department of Internal Affairs will cut a number of its senior leaders.
2023 election study: What voters wanted and what they got
COMMENT: A year on, the three Government parties have remained ahead in the polls.