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Fran O'Sullivan: Mega-rich investors must stand up for NZ
COMMENT: It is the right and moral thing to do.

Sleep well to work better
Poor sleep patterns make you less productive, but there are ways to improve.

Tom O'Neil: A word of thanks to first responders
Our emergency services are genuine heroes.

Brian Fallow: Climate change kids are all right
Schoolchildren see the need to curb emissions - so why don't the grown-ups?

Australia could be 'first domino to fall' in next GFC - analysts
Economists believe Australia is starting to look a lot like Ireland in 2007.

Humans and robots need to get along
Robots will continue to join workplaces across the country.

Consumer confidence slips on economic growth worries
Signs of slowing economy has dulled consumer confidence.

Homegrown talent encouraged
Lack of formal qualifications need not be a handicap when there is ability.

Hosking: Bridges has a year to turn things around
The Government has failed to recognise that we already have a clean, effective tax system

Reserve Bank warned Govt of 'intensive lobbying' by banks
The Reserve Bank expects major lobbying efforts against its recommendations.

'I don't want to kill people': Former truck driver claims he worked illegal hours
A Summerland truck driver quit after repeatedly working more than 70 hours.

Why this tech entrepreneur gets up at 3.47am every day
Is it enthusiasm for what he does? Or maybe he just likes to do things a bit differently.

Nobel Prize-winning psychologist's one tip for CEOs
Relying on your gut leads to bad decisions.

What to do when a co-worker keeps stealing your ideas
Having your ideas stolen can be a morale-destroying experience.

John Roughan: Happy float day! Let's party like it's 1985
COMMENT: A floating currency is the secret of real national sovereignty.

Vehicle tester shut down over 3 complaints in 15 years
Vehicle tester loses authority to issue WOFs after complaints about his work.

How staying at home has created a new economy - and what it means for business
This is the homebody economy.

Business gloom getting worse - new EMA chief
New EMA chief Brett O'Riley says business gloom is getting worse as global risks rise.

Vodafone receptionist was 'forced to work' as maggots fell from ceiling
A former Vodafone receptionist claims she was bullied into working under falling maggots.

Employees' data collection is risky
Data reveals the DNA of an organisation but employees' trust is essential.

Worker who suffered horrific burns at wood plant gets $60k payout
Repeat-offending processing company fined $365,000 after worker suffers horror injuries.

NZ trade deficit hits $791m in Jan - double expected figure
Economists were expecting a January deficit of $300m.

Comment: No, Mrs Muffin Break, we're not all entitled millennials
"I will not apologise to be expected to be paid for the hard work I do for an employer."

Accidental vegan delivery business a winner
Winner, winner, vegan dinner. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

'We're not bound' by CGT, Grant Robertson tells critics
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered his first big economic speech for 2019.