Is a reliance on agriculture keeping NZ from getting wealthy? In a new book, two scientists argue the case for diversification.

The investment appeal of biofuels seems clear - growing populations urgently need alternatives to scarce and expensive fossil fuels.

New Zealand's hospitality sector is experiencing an upturn right now but it's too soon to break out the champagne, says an industry spokesman.

In today's competitive employment landscape it's important to actively promote yourself, build networks and be known for your specific skills and experience.

The Reserve Bank has moved a step closer to curbing the low-equity housing loans that banks can make.

Fallout from the Fonterra botulism scare serves as a timely reminder of the value of New Zealand's international reputation.

An Auckland employer is accused of exploiting migrant workers who claim they were not paid and were housed in city offices.

An early childhood centre manager who used an account set aside for children's lunches, has failed to prove she was unjustifiably dismissed.

Royal Caribbean is bucking the cruise industry trend this summer and will carry more passengers around New Zealand waters.

I am the youngest of four boys, raised in Auckland. My dad was the eldest of 13 cousins and that led to family functions filled with noise, fun, arguments and chaos.

Sharemarket followers can expect to see solid earnings growth from the forthcoming reporting season.

In April, the chairman of the Independent Taskforce On Workplace Health and Safety, Rob Jager, announced a vision for safer workplaces.

Christchurch and Auckland property prices still increasing as regions slow over winter, figures show.

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says the Government is yet to decide whether there will be a separate inquiry into Fonterra on top of one planned .

"Was the Fonterra milk scandal caused by New Zealand being 'hostage to a blinkered devotion to laissez-faire market ideology'?" asks Bryce Edwards.

The June quarter's 8000 increase in the number of people employed was not enough to keep pace with growth in the labour force as a whole, and unemployment

Average hourly earnings have risen by the lowest amount since 2010, new figures show.

The NZ labour market is showing gradual improvement as unemployment edges up, wage growth stays subdued and more people look for work.

A United States cruise industry executive says New Zealand port companies need to come up with consistent pricing to help attract more ships.

Fruit bowls instead of snack machines and Swiss balls replacing office chairs are some of the changes businesses are making.

How big a threat the whey contamination scandal poses to New Zealand's trade and economy is just too hard to gauge yet, economists said yesterday.

Auckland hapu and waterfront landowner Ngati Whatua o Orakei says there is no rush to formalise expansion plans for Ports of Auckland.

Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings has expressed regret for consumer anxiety caused by revelations that batches of whey protein had been contaminated.

The Australian sharemarket is expected to start the week slowly today but should pick up after the release of key data.

There comes a time in many people's lives when they feel they have nothing to prove any more. They've had their demanding, successful career, and now they want more quality of life - but they don't want to disappear into retirement.