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Sexism in Silicon Valley
For all its promises of a bright technological future, Silicon Valley's corporate culture seems mired in a less progressive past.

Bernard Hickey: Auckland property - the kindest cuts to come
Politicians have looked at Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler as if he was a potential arsonist in the Auckland housing market, writes Bernard Hickey.

Mary Holm: Provincial town trends can change
Selling up to rent could leave you high and dry if prices firm and you want to get back into the market, writes Mary Holm.

Tom O'Neil: Work hard and follow your passion in career
This column highlights a "blinding flash of insight" business, cultural and sports leaders have experienced, and how this changed their lives forever.

Whistleblowing takes nerves of steel
Want to be a whistleblower? Is there something you'd like to spill the beans on?

Auckland's real estate fail
If you judged by house price growth alone you would think Auckland is the best performing region in NZ economically. But not by a long chalk.

Law set straight for women: $8m divorce
Christine Thompson, who today won a share of $8 million received by her ex-husband, wanted to "set the law straight for other women", says her lawyer.

Career Coach: Small offices, new resumes and career transitions
Joyce Russell writes a column for the Washington Post answering reader questions about navigating the modern workplace.

Angry texts earn worker $2500 fine
A man will have to fork out $2500 after sending disparaging texts to a former manager that called a co-worker a "sycophantic sociopath".

Property sales surge in February
More properties were sold last month than during any February since the last property boom of 2007, latest figures from the REINZ show.

Jane Kennelly: Learn to value your values
When you're clear on your values, you're able to make consistent decisions and take committed action.

Andy Hamilton: Kiwi companies need to think bigger
Everything is fine in New Zealand is it not? The country has experienced a great few years. We have ridden the commodity boom and other countries' misfortunes.

More foreigners making NZ home
Migrants are once again setting their sights on New Zealand, a new report reveals.

Noah Smith: 'Dynamic scoring,' a.k.a voodoo economics, creates policy with a bias
Assistant professor of finance, Noah Smith, says that dynamic scoring is the new 'voodoo economics'.

NZ could pay a high price
Local infant formula producers are optimistic the 1080 threat is minimal but are fearful of the reputation damage it could cause.

Mark Lister: Reserve Bank in tight spot on house hikes
Despite it being only March, we've already seen 17 central banks around the world reduce interest rates this year.

Little reaction from China so far
News of the threat to contaminate New Zealand infant formula with 1080 poison had barely registered in Chinese media last night.

Fury over formula threat
Threats to contaminate infant formula with 1080 pesticide have been described as despicable and sick - but have caused more outrage than fear.

Threat to poison formula
Police are appealing for help after anonymous letters were sent to Fonterra and Federated Farmers containing milk powder laced with 1080 poison.

Racist liquor store fined $45,000
A liquor store worker who was threatened, assaulted, called a "f***ing Indian" and "Indian dog" by his employer has been awarded $45,000 in damages.

Auckland's economy booming
Auckland's economy is expanding quickly with strong immigration, employment, wage growth and tourist arrivals.

Catering company ordered to pay $10,000
A Greymouth catering company has been ordered to pay more than $10,000 for serious labour law breaches.

'Pile of crap' post breached agreement
A worker who posted comments online calling his former employer "a pile of crap" has been penalised for breaching a settlement agreement.

Why do bosses fail? Are they too cautious?
Those who are overly cautious frequently fail. They are unable to act decisively at important moments.

Andy Prow: Five steps to help beat the threat of cyber security
Five simple steps from the CEO of Aura Information Security to help your business beat the threat of cyber security.

Work-life balance eases office stress
Yesterday changes to flexible work arrangements came into effect with the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2014 extending the legal right to ask for flexible working arrangements from caregivers only, to all employees.