New Zealand's rate of annual inflation has dropped to just 0.2 per cent for the year to September 30.

According to experts, there's seven very specific traits that every leader needs and if you don't have them, you'll never reach the top.

The study shows some forms of negativity can be tolerated, whereas others are loud and clear warning signs in terms of employee retention.

More than 520 new jobs and $111 million of capital investment could be pumped into Tauranga by prospective new businesses.

An arrangement that allows Fijian seasonal workers to come to New Zealand is likely to be discussed by both Prime Ministers.

COMMENT: Inflation data due today is tipped to show the economy skating dangerously close to deflation, writes Liam Dann.

COMMENT: Breastfeeding can save families huge amounts of time further down the track, writes Robyn Pearce.

Median weekly earnings in Hawke's Bay are surging ahead of other North Island regions.

The first Asian woman to lead a FTSE 250 company has said goodbye to her $4 million salary.

Foreign investment in NZ technology companies is at a record high as venture capitalists look to invest in firms rather than acquire them outright.

One in seven houses sold in Auckland are being bought by people who already own five or more properties.

COMMENT: Most Rubicon shareholders would like to see the end of the company's autocratic governance.

COMMENT: Low interest rates make even big home loans affordable - at least for now.

BIG READ: Artificial intelligence is being touted as the biggest potential advance in our history.

WATCH: What's driving the spike in carbon costs? Business Editor at Large Liam Dann talks expert Brian Fallow.

New Zealand Steel told a worker he couldn't take three days bereavement leave to attend the funeral of his whangai brother.

Age and experience has its place in occupations often thought to be realms of the young and enthusiastic

COMMENT: This week's story is about our old friends "the banksters".

Research shows the role of an executive needs to change, as do the incentives, for the company's best interest.

Winston Peters is calling for immigrant employers caught underpaying workers or forcing them to work long hours to be deported.

The New Zealand dollar fell to a two-month low as investors see a likely win by Hillary Clinton in the US presidential campaign.

Thin-skinned young employees are much more likely to be hit by workplace stress than tough older colleagues. Here is their biggest concern.

Restaurant Brands has agreed a deal with the Unite Union, under which workers' hours and shifts will be guaranteed on a permanent basis.

The kiwi rose to 57.78 British pence at 8:30am in Wellington from 57.56 pence.

COMMENT: Shareholders are far more engaged with their companies than individuals are with their local council.

Ever wanted to secretly record your workmates to see what they say behind your back?

They're abused, patronised, sworn at and even ignored altogether. Next time these people get on your nerves, spare some sympathy.

What's the best way to secure 10 job interviews? Sending your CV with a box of donuts.

Personal Brand 'ME'? With the rise of 'hyper personal brands' such as Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian, it's important to understand

COMMENT: As NZ basks, a host of dangers await in the global economy.