From next November, the Government will means-test an 18- or 19-year-old's before they can access a Jobseeker benefit.
Politics
4:36pm
European firm Dawn Meats understood to be interested in taking 65% stake or shareholder equity may be wiped out.
Business
Monday 7:00pm
3:14
About 4300 18- and 19-year-olds were estimated to become ineligible for support, with 4700 remaining eligible in the 2027-28 financial year.
Monday 8:03am
10:18
Thousands of young people could lose access to Jobseeker Support under new parental income rules, while others may qualify for a $1000 bonus for staying in work for a year.
Sun, Oct 5
Swift action has been urged as uncertainty over Dame Noeline Taurua's coaching future continues ahead of the Constellation Cup series against Australia.
Netball
Fri, Oct 3
Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality New Zealand said axing the Level 1 qualification could make the subject less attractive for students.
Employment Hero's latest Annual Jobs Report found 33% of people have more than one role, the second highest globally after Australia at 34%.
New Zealand
Thu, Oct 2
RNZ's review sought to "determine whether it could be more effective at reaching audiences across platforms and be more efficient".
Wed, Oct 1
On Friday Sealord announced plans to make part of its fishing operation seasonal, proposing to cut 59 roles.
Mon, Sep 29
Business groups hail clarity, unions warn of "winners and losers", and opposition accuses Government of short-changing part-time workers.
Wed, Sep 24
The changes were aimed at making leave calculations more straightforward and ensuring that workers received their correct entitlements.
Tue, Sep 23
The new pathways were aimed at plugging gaps in the workforce and helping businesses hold on to workers.
Six thousand senior hospital doctors and dentists began a 48-hour strike just after midnight Monday, as the battlelines hardened in their long-running pay dispute with Health NZ.
Health
From Whāngarei to Invercargill, women and allies gathered at more than 20 events across the country to protest pay equity.
Sat, Sep 20
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump slams Kimmel ahead of UK departure, new details on Jorja Miller’s injury, and is chocolate about to get cheaper?
Fri, Sep 19
The New Zealand job market is showing signs of momentum, according to Seek's August Employment Report.
What should you include, what should you leave out – and how honest should you be?
Sun, Sep 14
Kaikōura Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programme had its funding cut back but is doing its best to support local youth and jobseekers into employment.
Fri, Sep 12
As a growing number of Central Hawke's Bay residents desperately search for work, local man Bevan Thompson is helping.
Thu, Sep 11
While the farming sector may be the one economic bright spot at present, it isn't stopping some provincial areas from suffering heavy job losses, new data shows.
Wed, Sep 10
Its closure would lead to the disestablishment of 79 permanent roles.
Fri, Sep 5
The technology-driven age of work should be making our lives easier. But instead, work intensification is a growing problem.
Tue, Sep 2
Members of union E tū walked off the job from 3pm with picket lines planned at Stuff's Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Hamilton newsrooms.
Thu, Aug 28
Almost half say learning to use the technology feels as onerous as having "a second job".
World
Tue, Aug 26
The push for a four-day work week has reignited in Australia and follows similar discussions in NZ.
Sat, Aug 16
