The New Zealand dollar dropped by US1c after the Reserve Bank surprised the market with this morning's OCR cut.

Treasury secretary Gabriel Makhlouf says New Zealand needs to broaden its approach to Asian markets and embrace higher levels of foreign investment.

We may be witnessing the death of a doctrine that has shaped our economy, writes Peter Lyons.

New Zealand has held onto its position as the fourth best performing country for opportunities for women in work.

If you aren't growing, it's just a matter of time before you leave, writes Harold Hillman.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is scrambling to resolve an issue with its payroll system.

Here's a synopsis of current market thinking: governor doesn't want to cut rates but he will have to cut because the world's so gloomy, writes Liam Dann.

That's the idea behind the National Day of Unplugging, a 24-hour tech-free period in March.

A 16-year-old is teaching residents at a Virginia retirement community how to use smartphones.

Bill English says he's willing to wait for next year's review of the Reserve Bank's policy targets agreement to consider whether it is still appropriate.

Raising income for low-wage earners saves the rest from higher tax and can help lift employment, writes Josie Pagani.

The operating balance before gains and losses was a surplus of $934 million in the seven months ended January 31.

WATCH THE ECONOMY HUB: Home owners could face higher mortgage payments if the Reserve Bank doesn't cut rates further this year.

Employers are among the stakeholders the Productivity Commission wants to hear from as it sets about a wide-ranging inquiry into tertiary education.

Quotable Value expert says activity is picking up and investors are starting to return to the market.

What should you do when a boss doesn't thank you, or a colleague - ew - doesn't wash their hands?

Our failure to pay women at the same rate as we pay men is nevertheless an expression of a deeply entrenched attitude in our society, Bryan Gould writes.

Always ask yourself, 'What can I delegate or out-source?', writes Robyn Pearce.

Companies issuing more bonds amid expectation Reserve Bank will cut rates.

Retail manager says she felt something was wrong with boss' interactions.

Peter Lyons writes about one of his favourite teaching experience, where he helped a group of students make an investment.

Thank heavens for the rain. The warm, wet summer has been fantastic for growing grass, and our farmers needed that.

The minimum wage is going up faster than the average wage but unions are still unimpressed.

February 29 is an extra day in the calendar with no extra pay.

The inside job is out of style for Kiwi workers this year. That's one trend from 2016's economic crime survey by professional services firm PwC.

Bill English has delivered his "State of the Economy" address. On the Economy Hub today, Herald business editor at large Liam Dann, with NZIER economist Christina Leung and Devon Funds Management's Paul Glass discuss the big points.

Finance Minister Bill English says Government looking to reform housing - but warns there's no quick fix to Auckland's housing shortage.

New Zealand saw a new record net gain in migrants of 65,900 in the year to January, driven by increased arrivals from Asia and Australia.

Creating a competitive environment in the workplace doesn't sound like a recipe for success, but, in the case of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, it's a formula worth repeating, discovers Danielle Wright