Group 1 - The S&P/ASX 200 index declined by 0.2% to 8,792.90 points, primarily due to weakness in the materials sector [1] - Technology stocks also contributed to the decline, influenced by concerns over high valuations in the U.S. tech sector [1] - The S&P/NZX 50 index in New Zealand fell by 0.3% to 13,561.03 points, reflecting economic weakness [1] Group 2 - New Zealand's unemployment rate rose to its highest level in nine years in the third quarter, driven by a reluctance among businesses to hire new workers due to a sluggish economy [1]