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Unfair sacking after row over gossiping

A man was unfairly sacked from his father's company after a row about gossiping, the Employment Relations Authority says.

Twitter's censorship dilemma

The social network is finding itself caught between being an open forum and patrolling for inappropriate content.

Steady hand up against a wider vision

New Zealand's economic recovery is tentatively under way, albeit with a few wobbles.

China's baby boom wagers go bust on child cost burden

After China's loosening of its one-child policy, living costs are deterring couples from having more than one child.

Migration boom hits 11-year high

New Zealand's annual migration extended its decade highs in July, with the inflow continuing to surpass expectations.

Brian Fallow: Free-riding on emissions not an option

Just how far we still are from political consensus on climate policy was evident at a pre-election debate on the issue organised by Business New Zealand in Auckland on Tuesday.

Editorial: Govt wrong to prop up surplus with ACC levies

Top-paid female exec shows Japan gender hurdles

Only one female executive made it to the top-earner list of Japan's Nikkei 225 companies last year.

Officials find lack of faith in Abenomics disturbing

Japan's program of monetary stimulus, fiscal stimulus, and structural reforms hasn't created as much growth as proponents hoped it would.

NZ to stay investing in Israel Chemicals

The NZ Super Fund will continue with its $900k investment in an Israeli company making white phosphorus, which critics say has been used in recent conflicts.

Closing the talent gap - where are the skilled staff?

From restaurants to rocket-builders — businesses of all sorts share a common problem: Finding enough skilled staff. Anthony Doesburg reports.

House prices picked to keep rising

Rising interest rates have yet to dent people's expectations that house prices will continue to rise over the year ahead, especially in Auckland and Canterbury.

Employment Court wait 'extraordinary'

Brian Fallow: Economic indicators that drive voters

As the general election approaches political opinion polls are coming thick and fast.

How to embrace new employees

Tips on getting new hires adjusted to the social and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly.

Apple reveals its worker diversity figures

The world's most valuable firm is the latest to report diversity numbers amid a debate about whether women and minorities are underrepresented at tech firms.