Bosses urged to give young a go
Chamber of Commerce is offering youngsters a road to a job through pilot pre-employment course.
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Liam Dann: Are you ready for the economic boom?
Kiwis need to brace themselves for an economic boom, writes Liam Dann, because after years in the doldrums we may not be prepared for the rebound that's coming.
Brian Fallow: Tax proposal offers savings boost
The Financial Services Council has put up a proposal for tax reform which MPs on both sides of the House should be able to support.
Standoff risk to revival
Brinkmanship in the US threatens the business and consumer confidence on which its economic recovery depends, says AMP chief economist Bevan Graham.
NZ dollar 'would suffer' in US debt default
A United States debt default would drive a substantial fall in the New Zealand dollar's value, say currency strategists.
Reserve bank boss backs loan rules
The Reserve Bank has rejected claims that its curbs on low-deposit mortgage lending will have the perverse effect of reducing the amount of new housing.
Migrant workforce key in the new NZ
New Zealanders who die or leave the country permanently are being replaced by citizens of other nations.
Gayle Peterson: Women's leadership skills needed
New Zealand rightly prides itself on being a leader in women's rights. It was ranked sixth out of 135 countries in the Global Gender Gap report for 2011.
Editorial: Age of super eligibility has to be lifted
Another report containing another warning about the need to address rising costs of super has been met with another statement which says: "there's no problem".
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.