Unemployment has risen again. Latest figures from Stats NZ show the unemployment rate has reached 4.8% in the September quarter. That's up from 4.6% in the June quarter, and well up from 3.2% in the December 2021 quarter. NZ Herald Business Editor Liam Dann told Kerre Woodham that there was no question they would see people lose their jobs, but the fact that it came in lower than many forecasts is a good thing. He says that over the last 20 or 30 years, New Zealand has historically had an unemployment rate above 5%, so we are still below the historical average.

From Giles Dexter at Radio New Zealand:The government intends to introduce the Treaty Principles Bill this Thursday – earlier than expected. At present, the progressing of the Bill is having serious impacts on the relationship but the Bill if enacted would kill that relationship. David Seymour has countered by attacking the Waitangi Tribunal and accusing it of breaking the government’s trust. Again from Radio New Zealand:“[The Tribunal] demands information from the government, such as the date the Treaty Principles Bill is to be introduced to Parliament, but the information becomes public within hours of them knowing. I am pretty confident that there would have been a number of lawyers incensed at the Government’s manipulation of the process.

Hospital petition reaches ParliamentYesterday at 10:54Drivers of 'Cliff', Dunedin couple Mike Waddell and Pam Munro, took the ambulance to Wellington with the petition. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON A petition of 34,000 signatures calling on the government to reverse the proposed cuts to the new Dunedin hospital build has arrived at Parliament.

The US dollar rallied as early vote counts in the close US presidential election appeared to give him an edge over Kamala Harris. ”Markets will be very concerned about Trump’s more aggressive fiscal deficit plans, and the impact of tariffs on inflation,” Goodson said. Goodson said the NZX was still quiet and had yet to substantively respond. With 121,000 shares traded, volumes were the highest since the ETF was listed in late October. For the third day this week, Spark and Infratil dominated trading volumes, collectively accounting for more than a third of the total value traded.

These are the major celebrities backing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the 2024 US election. Here is a breakdown of the major celebrities supporting either Trump or Harris in the 2024 election. Let’s do this.”Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift publicly endorsed Harris for president in September shortly after the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump had concluded. “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote on Instagram. I cast my vote for someone who will be a president for all Americans.”Lady Gaga has endorsed Kamala Harris.

When Roigard came on, there was an instant and recognisable difference; he managed length, accuracy and contestability. This is written before the All Blacks choose their 23 for Ireland on Saturday morning, but Roigard looms as an almost certain change; there’s an argument to say he should have started against England. Were this any other game than Ireland, I wonder too if some thought would have been given to resting Ardie Savea. If the All Blacks have lost their “aura”, Ireland haven’t yet found their way past the quarter-finals of rugby’s most important tournament. All Blacks v Ireland, Saturday 9.10amLive commentary on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadio.

Vice President and Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris is hosting a relatively small election night event in Washington DC tonight - far smaller than that of Barack Obama in 2008 and Hillary Clinton in 2016/. NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan is there and told Nick Mills attendance is restricted, and Harris isn't expected until much later in the evening. LISTEN ABOVE

Kamala's Election day gaffe: Harris' embarrassing 'fake' phone call blunderKamala Harris has been caught in an embarrassing Election Day gaffe after appearing to be on the phone with a voter, only to show the audience she was on her camera app instead.

The Spinoff’s timeline of results,So America’s election day, Tuesday November 5, happens almost entirely on Wednesday November 6 in New Zealand. When do the first polls close? In North Carolina polls close at 7.30pm ET (1.30pm NZ Wed), with Pennsylvania and almost all of Michigan at 8pm ET (2pm NZ). Wisconsin and Arizona: 9pm ET (3pm NZ). And in Nevada the polls slam shut like a pawn shop grill at 10pm ET, or 4pm on Wednesday afternoon in New Zealand.

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A former high-flying jewellery designer who once owned a studio in London’s Notting Hill has been found guilty of shoplifting and a petrol drive-off in Queenstown. Foodstuffs store detective Lynley Gray said CCTV footage showed Knapp leaving the supermarket on both occasions without paying for the items. Ms Surrey initially asked for Knapp to be discharged without conviction on the grounds that convictions could jeopardise her ability to find employment. Judge Williams proceeded with sentencing after Ms Surrey said Knapp had changed her mind about applying for a discharge. Noting the defendant had one previous conviction for shoplifting in 1989, he entered the convictions and ordered Knapp pay reparation of $544.51 to New World Queenstown.

“A win for Harris could lead to a short term sell-off in the dollar, gold and potentially in US stocks,” she said in a note to clients. People sign up to vote at a polling place in Riverside University High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. Photo / Alex Wroblewski, AFP“This could also boost global equities, as Harris is seen to be less tempted to slap tariffs on imports. “A pro-tariff Trump presidency could see the dollar strengthen amid concerns higher inflation will prompt the Fed to keep interest rates higher,” predicted Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown. The news came as traders await the end of a Chinese government meeting this week to hammer out an economic stimulus.

Mayor hopeful southern delegation will make impactYesterday at 23:44Dr Shane Retil. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich is hopeful the government is doing everything it can to deliver the new Dunedin hospital as promised ahead of a crucial meeting with the Health Minister today.

Partnering with Quantum Jump, the AA has launched the AALLLLL the Good Stuff Quiz so members can discover for themselves just how many awesome benefits are available to them beyond the iconic AA Roadservice. The AALLLLL the Good Stuff Quiz is the centrepiece of a campaign programme running through digital, social and 1-1, targeting AA Members. On top of this our large AA Roadservice team help an average of 480,000 roadside callouts each year,” said Jenni Ryan, Chief Marketing Officer at AA. Quantum Jump, CEO Ben Goodale says, “The winning feeling is exactly what being a member of the AA is all about. “We sought to bring all these benefits and facts about the AA to life in an interactive, engaging quiz which is both fun, educational, and wrapped around a compelling campaign idea,” continued Goodale.

Kamala's Election day gaffe: Harris' embarrassing 'fake' phone call blunderKamala Harris has been caught in an embarrassing Election Day gaffe after appearing to be on the phone with a voter, only to show the audience she was on her camera app instead.