Migrant workforce key in the new NZ
New Zealanders who die or leave the country permanently are being replaced by citizens of other nations.
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Mass job cuts loom at fishing company
About 200 jobs are on the chopping block at Christchurch-based fishing company Independent Fisheries Ltd.
First woman to lead US central bank
In a history-making selection, US President Barack Obama nominated Janet Yellen to be chairman of the Federal Reserve.
NZ growth tipped among strongest
New Zealand will rank among the strongest-growing of the advanced economies this year and next year.
Six thousand new homes for Auckland
The first batch of `special housing areas' in Auckland, which will bring 6000 new sections onto the market, have been revealed today.
US debt crisis: Obama urges new vote
US President Barack Obama says he's willing to negotiate with Republicans on their priorities, but not under the threat of "economic chaos.''
Recovery getting broader - survey
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey of business opinion has found the sector in good heart and evidence of a recovery that is becoming broader-based.
Female trainee keen to nail award
A trainee carpenter from Herne Bay is one step closer to winning a national award after being shortlisted in an apprentice of the year contest.
Biz confidence up to highest in 3 years
More than 30pc of New Zealand businesses have reported optimism in the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - the highers level since March 2010.
Oct 17: Day the US can't pay its bills
On Oct 17 the US faces its first-ever default on its $16.7 trillion debt - something that could plunge the nation - and the world - into a crisis worse than 2008.
Kiwisaver: No need to contribute while on OE
Contributions holiday is automatic when people leave, but lump sum payments can be made at any time.
Govt on track for surplus
The government has posted a smaller operating deficit than forecast and affirmed its target to reach a surplus by 2015.
Financial shutdown impact widens
A two-week US govt shutdown could cut 0.25 percentage points off fourth-quarter economic expansion, says one top Federal Reserve official.
Man sees carbon as part of the past
For a man profoundly worried by the unsustainable track the world is on, Sir Jonathon Porritt is remarkably cheerful.
Incomes up as workforce ages and pay rates rise
Wage and salary earners' incomes rose 4.8 per cent at the median over the year ended June, but the increase reflected an ageing of the working population as well as higher rates of pay.
Estate agents at odds over LVR fallout
Real estate companies are at odds over whether the introduction of lending restrictions has affected the property market.
Brian Fallow: Dire response to climate change
The Government's refusal to do much of anything to curb New Zealand's emissions is as economically myopic as it is morally contemptible.
Markets brace for shutdown
The US Government began a partial shutdown for the first time in 17 years yesterday, putting as many as 800,000 federal employees in limbo.
Gen X picking up the reins
Having put their collective feet up on the desk as they contemplate retirement, baby boomers have been overtaken by Gen Xer as the most productive generation.