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Win worth 'half a billion'
Should the America's Cup be brought back to New Zealand, it would drive more than $500 million into the economy, economists say.
Higher interest rates on horizon
The Reserve Bank has put borrowers on notice, pencilling in a full percentage point of interest rate rises next year and as much again in 2016.
After-effects of recession linger on
When Lehman Brothers collapsed and the United States' financial system went from unstable to critical, New Zealand was already in recession.
Fastway ready to exploit NZ Post cuts
Fastway Couriers is embarking on a new strategic direction to embrace opportunities in the market resulting from the growth in online retailing.
Tom O'Neil: Keep your parachute at the ready
You know something bad is about to happen when the entire company is called to an emergency meeting, led by a 'Transition Manager' from overseas ...
Tight supply pushes house prices higher
Auckland house prices are still rising fast, as the Reserve Bank's loan-to-value ratio moves are about to be introduced next month.
Property values continue to accelerate
Rising New Zealand property values accelerated last month as the lack of listings in Canterbury and Auckland continue to overheat the market.
Abbott's win good for NZ
An 'open for business' Australia can only be good news for New Zealand, as its economic health remains vital for ours.
Career decision not parents' to make
Decisions, decisions - when you're a parent, they start early and continue, especially when it comes to education and careers for our children.
Study shows companies need to understand what motivates employees
Does today's workforce "live to work", or do we "work to live" and simply go to work to pay the bills so we can enjoy our lives?
Mai Chen: Vital to keep on top of shifting employment law
The Labour leadership contest playing out between David Cunliffe, Grant Robertson and Shane Jones is highlighting how Labour-led and National-led governments would differ in their approach to employment law.
Slip for oil and gold production
A Government report shows oil and gold production has slipped sharply, bucking a decade-old trend in which exports from the petroleum and minerals sector have tripled.
Global growth hits stagnant patch
The near-term outlook for the global economy is sluggish, the OECD says, as a widespread slowdown in emerging economies offsets brighter prospects for advanced ones.
Auckland house prices flat in August
Is the pressure easing on the Auckland housing market? One economist thinks so, after the latest stats showed a largely flat property market.
Confidence in job hunting drops
If you're feeling a lack of confidence in your job hunting, you are not alone. Kiwi workers are experiencing a slump in their confidence concerning job mobility.
Helen Twose: Employer's tax can cut worker's return
Contributions from employer can also be included with the worker's pay and taxed under the PAYE rules.
Australian profits down but no threat to growth
Company profits were weaker than expected in the June quarter but they shouldn't be a drag on economic growth figures due out tomorrow.