New Zealand slips to fifth position in 2025 gender gap rankings as equality gains unravel — ministerial parity plunges 30 points, wage gaps widen, and economic parity dips below 70% for the first time since 2007.
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Global job growth is losing steam, with the ILO pointing to rising geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions as key culprits behind a dimmer economic outlook in its latest World Employment and Social Outlook report.
Once political allies, Musk and Trump’s bond unravelled in less than a year — what began as a powerhouse partnership spiraled into public feuds, sharp insults, and high-stakes betrayal on both sides.
Between immigration, skills shortage, housing shortage, and post-tariff uncertainty, there's a lot to unpack.
The official US tariff formula uses the same sample multiplier suggested by ChatGPT and differs only in lacking the price elasticity component.
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This marks the seventh consecutive month at this rate, reflecting a tight labour market despite economic headwinds.
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The most notable change introduced by the Industrial Relations Legislation Amendment Bill is the right for employees to request flexible working arrangements, specifically for those returning from parental leave or facing family and domestic violence.
