Sub-contractors in the construction industry will still be able to get paid in the event of a Mainzeal-like collapse under a bill which passed into law this afternoon.

New Zealand European-staffed companies servicing New Zealand European customers have an unsustainable business model because the country's ethnic demographic is changing so rapidly, says the author....

New Zealand's services sector, which accounts for about two-thirds of the economy, was at its most buoyant level in almost eight years in September.

Trust member Mat O'Connell said 23 official applications, including two from Australia, had been received by the closing date of noon yesterday.

China's economic growth decelerated in the latest quarter to a six-year low of 6.9 per cent despite repeated interest rate cuts and other stimulus measures.

What's the best way respond to bullying behaviour from a boss? It might not be what you think.

Farm prices are falling, but spring and a slow turnaround in the dairy industry is boosting morale.

Risks in the housing market remain high despite a crackdown on lending standards which has made the banking system safer, the Reserve Bank of Australia says.

Nobel prize winning economist looks at how trying to help poor countries hurts them.

A former employee of Indian restaurant chain Masala described working there as "hell" as two of his bosses were sentenced on immigration and exploitation charges this morning.

Consumer prices rose at a slower pace in the September quarter as more expensive vegetables and local body rates offset cheaper vehicle relicensing fee

The New Zealand dollar has come a long way since the world equities meltdown in August.

Norway's Statoil is exploring for oil around New Zealand. Herald reporter Grant Bradley headed north to find out why they've come all this way.

Age was also a factor, with the highest rates of injury claims coming from workers in the younger, 15 to 24, and older, 65 and over, age groups.

Work stress tends to build until it becomes 'the norm', which over time takes a heavy tollLiving with continual stress can damage people emotionally, physically, cognitively and behaviourally

The Government is getting "way ahead of itself" by talking about tax cuts after a single, small surplus, the Labour Party says.

"We could be in Spain," the auctioneer announces, referring to a "contemporary" two-bedroom Remuera apartment about to go under the hammer.

Dairy farming was initially rated as one of the highest-risk industries during health and safety reforms before the Labour Minister, Michael Woodhouse, intervened and changed the criteria, documents show.

The line between work and home life is becoming increasingly fuzzy, according to a recent report by HR and recruitment specialists Randstad.

An experienced office worker with a previously unblemished record, today admitted stealing thousands in cash after falling behind with her household bills.

An employee that started her own competing business and took a key supplier from former business penalised $10,000.

NZ house prices have hit a new record high but why?

New $5 and $10 notes are released into circulation today.

Inflation probably slowed in the third quarter due in large part to a big ACC levy drop.

Australia's next central bank governor will inherit an entirely different set of economic conditions and risks than Glenn Stevens

Survey finds Friday afternoon is the least productive time of the week - and Kiwi workers reckon they'd be happier if they finished early at the end of the week.

While we await the final text of the agreement it may be worth reflecting on the importance of the 90 per cent of the TPP iceberg below the surface of media attention, writes Brian Fallow.

The TPP could halve the number of major foreign investments in New Zealand which need to pass "good character" and business experience tests.

Sweden is the first country to trial six-hour working days, following a study that outlines the risks of working longer.