EmploymentWages data boosts chance of rate cutEmployment grew strongly in the first three months of the year but labour force growth was stronger still, keeping wage inflation subdued and raising the odds of an interest rate cut.06 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentFemale breadwinners dwindleMarried-couple, child-rearing families with male sole-breadwinners are five times more prevalent than those with female sole-breadwinners.06 May 12:00 AM
EmploymentDealing with harassment at workWhen John Key decided to become acquainted (repeatedly) with a Parnell waitress' ponytail, he surely had little idea of the international furore that would ensue.05 May 05:00 PM
EconomyAussie treasurer wants NZ tax regimeAustralian Treasurer Joe Hockey has hailed New Zealand's tax system as a potential model for Australia’s economic growth.05 May 03:49 AM
EconomyAuckland houses go up by $918 a dayAverage sales prices for Auckland residential property sold by the city's biggest agency rose by $918/day last month compared to March.04 May 10:30 PM
EconomyThe battle to create an economic policyGrant Robertson has a tough job as Labour's finance spokesman. He has to critique National's performance without yet having formulated his party's own economic policy.03 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentWork: The line between being noble and a martyrKarla L. Miller gives advice to a reader on how to handle undeserved blame in the workplace.03 May 02:00 AM
EmploymentJobs that crave 'stiff drink'New US government data tells us which industries' employees drink the most and which do the most drugs.02 May 02:00 AM
EmploymentCreativity at work: what we know and what we doThe area of organisational creativity has experienced a large increase over the past 30 years.02 May 02:00 AM
OpinionBrian FallowGovt will stick to fiscal policy in BudgetSo what if the track back to a fiscal surplus is proving longer and more uphill than it looked a year or even six months ago, asks Brian Fallow.01 May 05:00 PM
BDBDEconomyChinese inventory pushes log prices downNew Zealand export log prices fell to a seven-month low as high inventories on Chinese ports dent demand in the country's largest market.01 May 05:00 PM
EconomyEconomy affects working styleWorkers’ goals are changing and employers must think about how to retain staff.01 May 05:00 PM
EmploymentCelebrations after Macca's ends zero hour contractsCelebrations are planned this evening after McDonald's and Unite Union reached an agreement to end "zero hour" contracts.01 May 05:50 AM
Economy$800K the average thanks to 'super 10'QV's latest figures show the average property value for the Auckland region has now broken into the $800,000s, fuelled by Auckland City-South.30 Apr 11:37 PM
OpinionGrant Robertson: Prosperity measures half the storyIn the midst of the madness of the Northland byelection, an important story about the New Zealand economy was being told, writes Grant Robertson.30 Apr 10:09 PM
EconomyFonterra move blow to farmersFonterra has fallen into line with market expectations after oversupply and extreme volatility on world dairy markets prompted the co-operative to once again lower its farmgate milk price.30 Apr 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateBank pushes open door to cash rate cutThe Reserve Bank has opened the door to a cut in the official cash rate, but the conditionality attached suggests any decision to go through with it remains some way off.30 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentExecutive Success: Accountant with global goalsUnfinished business has kept Xero co-founder Hamish Edwards from slipping into complete retirement.30 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Time for joined-up thinkingMore innovative and flexible, more holistic and integrated, more devolved and decentralised, more empowering to those in need. Such are the ways in which the Productivity Commission believes the....30 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul Glass: Rockstar economy all smoke and noiseWith our currency effectively at parity with the Australian dollar and house prices booming everything must be great in the "rockstar" New Zealand economy, right?29 Apr 09:31 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceIn-timers: get ready firstTime management expert Robyn Pearce looks at the 'in-timers' and says it's important to get ready first.28 Apr 09:30 PM
EmploymentFirms supporting parentsFamily-friendly working conditions also help parents of young children. These measures don't need to cost a fortune.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateShadow board opts to hold OCR at 3.5%NZIER's shadow monetary policy board thinks the Reserve Bank should leave the official cash rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent tomorrow but sees a cut as the next best option.28 Apr 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateCash rate tipped to hold, for nowThe Reserve Bank is expected to keep its official cash rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent on Thursday but in the accompanying statement to shift the guidance needle slightly to the easier side of neutral.27 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Land tax the fairest routeLand tax might be one of the answers to reducing tax incentives for rental property investors, writes Bernard Hickey.25 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Property tax - the case is clearThe case for taxing the income of residential property investors is compelling.23 Apr 08:15 PM
