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.

Firms looking for skilled candidates who can add value to their systems

Bigger is better? Not when it comes to the price we're putting on selling smaller homes, according to new figures out from Trade Me.

The economics team at BNZ are now suggesting that NZ will see a falling CPI over the next two quarters, with a real possibility of annual deflation as well, writes Mark Lister.

An office worker who became ill through workplace stress has been awarded $10,000 compensation after complaining of bullying and intimidation.

NZ's job market is on a high with double-digit growth in the final quarter of last year and IT workers, builders and architects in most demand.

Getting back into the new year of work after a holiday can be hard. It's normal to want to stay on holiday - but the point is that most people need to make money to survive.

To differentiate your business you need a strange culture and strange people, says one of New Zealand's leading business consultants.

Sometimes, we do major things that aren't authentic to ourselves, often to please someone else. We see short-term gain but it very quickly becomes apparent that we've made a poor decision.

The NZ economy may be in its first six-month period of deflation in more than a decade, in the face of weak crude oil prices says the BNZ.

I was told once upon a time that an angry man has never solved a problem so every single problem has a solution and a calm rational approach to problem solving is preferred.

An Australian IT company that exploited a New Zealand worker for seven months has been ordered to pay him more than $100,000.

A veteran postie who was wrongly sacked for failing to deliver 29 circulars has got his job back and has been awarded nearly $14,000 in back pay and compensation.

Exceptionally low oil prices have thrown world financial markets a curve ball by driving bond yields sharply lower and undermining share prices.

A Wellington chef who was sacked on the spot after sleeping through his alarm twice and missing a busy shift with a sore leg has been awarded nearly $10,000.

New figures show Auckland property sales were the biggest in December for a decade - but it seems there's now a severe dearth of listings.

A foul-mouthed seafood company employee who was fired for allegedly intimidating colleagues got his job back and a $18,000 payout.

New vehicle sales in NZ surged to a record in 2014, aided by a buoyant economy and cheaper prices.