The idea that New Zealand has become one of the most unequal societies in the developed world is just not supported by the data, writes Brian Fallow.

Treasury officials warned against the SkyCity cash-for-convention-centre deal, saying there were doubts the taxpayer would get enough out of it.

Inflation fell to an annual rate of just 0.7 per cent in the June quarter, a 14-year low, but economists expect that to be as good as it gets.

Editorial: Restoring investor confidence in NZ's financial markets is a long-term proposition - and Sean Hughes showed how much can be done in 3 years.

While commerce and accounting graduates may have trouble finding entry jobs in their field, AUT University graduates in hospitality have a number of options.

Inflation falls to a 14-year low, thanks to cheap imported petrol helping to counter rising housing-related prices.

An new interactive tool developed by a Victoria University professor in conjunction with Treasury lets people address the Government's long-term financial pressures.

Auckland house building activity is rising but unemployment remains high.

KiwiSaver's launch the opportunity of a lifetime for lawyer.

More New Zealand employers are ignoring candidates with the best university grades in favour of those who clearly demonstrate skills, a conference has heard.

The need for builders and carpenters in Auckland and Christchurch is driving a booming national job market, new figures show.

Treasury warns that rising costs associated with the ageing population and costlier healthcare will drive the Crown's books persistently into the red from 2020.

If John Key was genuine in his concern about being disadvantaged relative to property investors he could legislate to reduce the tax advantages, writes Brian Fallow.

A woman who was dismissed from a cowboy-themed bar at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, in part for not wearing her cowboy hat, has been awarded more than $12,000.

Building products firm Alesco's tax-avoidance battle is heading to the Supreme Court but its chances of success are slim, says one adviser.

Aotearoa Fisheries said its first-half earnings fell sharply after its 50 per cent-owned seafood business, Sealord, wrote down the value of its loss-making Argentinian fishing business.

A hot Auckland real estate market and the Christchurch rebuild have pushed up spending on home decor items and hardware, according to new figures.

Rising job seeker confidence will see more than half of employees looking to change jobs in the next 12 months, says Pete Macauley, NZ regional director of recruitment consultancy Michael Page.

Inland Revenue's interpretation statement on tax avoidance has taken the best part of 10 years to finalise, writes Brian Fallow.

New research has found that New Zealand organisations trail much of the world when it comes to the proportion of women in leadership positions.

Battling bigger Kiwi waistlines could be as easy as limiting the number of food outlets - especially near schools, according to new research.