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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Human animals are naturally suspicious creatures.

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.

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.

As the NZ dollar approaches equality with the Australian dollar, the Bank of New Zealand says those anticipating a so-called "parity party" can hang on to their balloons.

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.