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Unemployment falls in jobs data shock

Economists had expected a rise to around 5.6 per cent.

Job losses: Is the worst now behind us?

The unemployment figures for the December quarter are due to be released on Wednesday.

New workers also need access to sick leave, union says

A bill to double sick leave from five days to 10 is before a select committee.

Māori economy put at $68.7b: BERL report

The financial value of assets in Māori economy: $42.6b to $68.7b in five years.

Martinborough businesses struggle to attract experienced staff

"We're all offering competitive wages for Wairarapa ... but you still can't attract them."

Josh Emett's plea to overseas Kiwi chefs: 'Come home, I'll pay some of your airfare'

"We're constantly looking for good staff," says the Auckland chef.

Jeremy Sutton: Positive lessons from a tough year

Columnist Jeremy Sutton learns a few lessons from the challenges of 2020.

Dan Bidois: The big issue NZ's politicians need to agree on

The former National MP calls for a bi-partisan approach to a long-running problem.

Summer reads: Exclusive profiles of top Kiwi businesspeople

Three profiles of top Kiwi businesspeople that you must read this summer.

Frances Cook: Three financial resolutions for 2021

After a year of uncertainty, there are lessons to make us stronger for 2021.

Ananish Chaudhuri: Raising minimum wage uses a few dollars to make a lot of sense

Opinion: Does raising the minimum wage lead to job losses? Not a lot, actually.

Hostage negotiator's advice on asking for a pay rise

A master of awkward conversation on how to negotiate with your boss.

New year, new job? What happened when one man quit his dream job

OPINION: In February, Manchester City beat Real Madrid - and I emailed my boss to resign.

Harvard Business Review: What employees need from their managers

Relearning how to manage people in this crisis is a significant challenge bosses face.

Frances Cook: Best response to job fears is boosting financial resilience

You can't always control your job, but there are ways to take control of your money.

Migrant exploitation: Papatoetoe bottle store must pay worker $28k

Migrant worker in store up to 12 hours daily, six days a week was not paid in full.

Former Uber driver has app cancelled, claims unjustifiable dismissal as 'employee'

Former Uber driver claims he was unfairly dismissed.

Liam Dann: Content or complacent? NZ's happiness dilemma

Kiwis rise to the challenge of the big shocks but struggle to confront ongoing problems.