New Zealand's trade accounts were in the red for the sixth month in a row in December, imports exceeding exports by $159 million or 3.6 per cent.

Greek voters have sent Europe's leaders a message: the austerity policy you have been pursuing in recent years is economically perverse, socially cruel and ultimately subversive.

The Reserve Bank's indication that its next interest rate move could be down is expected to reinforce a decline in fixed mortgage rates.

The Government's employment watchdog has taken enforcement action against eight employers in the Bay of Plenty Kiwifruit industry following breaches of minimum employment standards.

It is widely acknowledged that international convention centres are essential elements that contribute to the growth and development of big cities.

Labour leader Andrew Little's pledge to make small business a priority in the next two years has lifted the responsibility and workload for small business spokeswoman Jacinda Ardern who will set....

The start of the year is a great time to take stock of your professional life, and ask yourself: "What do I want to be doing for my career in 2025?"

Low inflation is one of those good things you can have too much of, writes Brian Fallow. A strong disinflationary tide is running in the global economy.

The Automobile Association has called for a ministerial inquiry into the cost of fuel as an informal survey found variations of up to $1.34 at different sites around the country.

An employer says he's embarrassed, but wants other business owners to beware, after one of his workers charged with handling - and monitoring - finances stole $146k.

Employers will have greater health and safety obligations once the Health and Safety Reform Bill becomes law in the first half of 2015.

Inflation dropped below the Reserve Bank's annual 1 to 3 per cent target range in calendar 2014, extinguishing beyond doubt any expectations of an increase in its official cash rate this year and prompting talk that the next move could instead be a cut.

The Government has spelled out its masterplan for reversing skyrocketing house prices across the country - but will the 10-point plan work?

Finance Minister Bill English says wage increases, especially in the public sector, may have to be smaller than previously expected with inflation running so low.

Indications are that 2015 will be another strong one for the New Zealand economy, going on the latest batch of economic reports.

Chinese equities plunged the most in five years, led by brokerages, after regulatory efforts to rein in record margin lending sparked concern.

A new survey has found Kiwis were more downcast about their job and earnings prospects and security. But the region that's most optimistic may surprise you.

It IS rocket science - and Auckland-based Rocket Lab has about 35 jobs to fill as it shoots for it s first flight at the end of the year.

Human animals are naturally suspicious creatures.

Bayleys Realty Group has appointed Chris Gwin to the newly-created role of director marketing and communications.

I'm feeling sheepish. That's because Greg Lester, the man in charge of the Maui A offshore platform has very earnestly asked me if I feel empowered to intervene if I see anything happening that I feel is unsafe.

A woman has been told she would not receive paid parental leave as she failed to chase up her lost application.

Auckland house values rose at almost twice the rate of the rest of New Zealand, up 9.8 per cent or $68,309 in the last year.