The next set of unemployment figures are due to be released next week - and speculation indicates they'll go up even higher.

Unemployment was sitting at 5.1 percent at the end of last year, according to the data.

NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann speculates ahead of next week's release.

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The next set of unemployment figures are due to be released next week - and speculation indicates they'll go up even higher.
Unemployment was sitting at 5.1 percent at the end of last year, according to the data.
NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann speculates ahead of next week's release.
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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about unemployment numbers ahead of next week's data

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In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated. 

"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens

"We've never seen that before."

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In November China's economy showed clear signs of strain as investment, consumption, and industrial output all weakened more than anticipated.&nbsp;
"I think the most worrying thing is fixed asset investment actually, which has now declined for the 3rd month in a row," Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis told Andrew Dickens
"We've never seen that before."
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Peter Lewis: Asia business correspondent says China's economy shows signs of strain

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December.

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Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday 19 December. 
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Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025 

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France has sentenced a doctor to death after he poisoned 30 patients, killing 12.

The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine more money after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv.

But, the money may not be enough.

"Bit by bit it's getting worse and worse for Ukraine, no matter what support they've got," Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens.

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France has sentenced a doctor to death after he poisoned 30 patients, killing 12.
The EU has agreed to provide Ukraine more money after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders to use frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv.
But, the money may not be enough.
"Bit by bit it's getting worse and worse for Ukraine, no matter what support they've got," Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens.
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent says things are getting worse for Ukraine despite support

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Liam Dann: NZ Herald business editor at large speculates about unemployment numbers ahead of next week's data

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