Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for increasing smoking rates in Maori and Pacifica teens despite claims e-cigarettes help people quit; A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night. New Zealand fashion designers want politicians to recognise the importance of the industry.
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