EconomyEnglish: We will curb house pricesFinance Minister Bill English used a pre-Budget speech to say the Government will act to curb rising house prices which represent a risk to New Zealand's economic recovery.11 Apr 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateNew Zealand dollar hits record on TWIThe New Zealand dollar ran hot again yesterday, hitting another post-float high on its Trade-Weighted Index (TWI) and raising the possibility of overt Reserve Bank intervention to bring it back down.11 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyEnglish keeping grip on reinsNext month's Budget will show the Government remains on track to return to surplus in 2014/15, but Finance Minister Bill English signalled yesterday that that would not herald a loosening of the fiscal reins.11 Apr 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ house sales hit six-year highThe number of New Zealand house sales rose to a six-year high last month and prices touched a new record.11 Apr 04:15 AM
EconomyGovt on track for 2015 surplus - EnglishThe Government remains on track to return to surplus by 2014/15 but its current "firm" control on spending will continue beyond that date.11 Apr 01:13 AM
EconomyInnovator plugs agri tech careersYoung people are overlooking the agricultural technology sector as a viable, well-paid career option, says Gallagher.10 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyAuckland economy growing, says latest researchAuckland's economy grew by 2.8 per cent last year, ahead of its 10-year average and powered by finance, professional services and 10 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key bold before top Chinese meetingKiwi business people will have to be smart. Australia, for instance, is now facing strong competition in the hard commodities space from Africa.09 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyAuckland housing boom warningHomeowners are increasingly holding on to their properties and some would-be buyers are getting fed up with Auckland's record prices, says Quotable Value.09 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentDrilling boss made it on talentHoani Murray is an oil-rig boss, with weighty responsibilities and a generous salary.09 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentRecovery spreading beyond Auckland and Christchurch - expertIf the economy ended 2012 with a reasonable head of steam up, it maintained it over the first three months of this year.09 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyHouse values highest in seven yearsHousing valuations are the highest in seven years, prompting a slowdown in the market as some buyers hold off until prices become more affordable.09 Apr 01:45 AM
EmploymentHiring boom at gaming companyAn Auckland game development studio has more than quadrupled its staff numbers in less than three years and says it has no plans to slow down.08 Apr 08:30 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank warns on housingClimbing house prices and a growing proportion of lending at high loan-to-value ratios are stoking fears at the Reserve Bank of a boom followed by a destructive bust.08 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentRetail giants reject new youth wageMcDonald's and Restaurant Brands have joined other retail giants who have decided against paying 16 to 19-year-olds the new youth wage.08 Apr 07:55 AM
EconomyAlesco seeks Supreme Court appealAlesco, whose tax-avoidance battle with Inland Revenue is seen as a test case for disputes involving more than $300 million, is trying to appeal to the Supreme Court.07 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentHome sweet home - at workApple's ring-shaped, gleaming "Spaceship Headquarters" will include a world-class auditorium and an orchard for engineers to wander.05 Apr 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyCrown deficit smaller than forecastThe New Zealand government had a smaller operating deficit than expected in the first eight months of the financial year as it took in more income tax than it had forecast.04 Apr 09:30 PM
EconomyChina sees investment openingsFinance Minister Bill English says Chinese investors are starting to think about New Zealand again as an investment destination, including for the state-owned enterprises share-float.04 Apr 04:30 PM
EconomyScrutiny targets services sectorThe Productivity Commission has begun an inquiry, at the Government's behest, into how productivity in the services sector might be improved.04 Apr 04:30 PM
EmploymentA 'yes' can add quality to careerNew graduates are currently in demand in the nursing industry, but they must be eager and enthusiastic, and should never say "no" to anything.02 Apr 04:30 PM
Employment$400m more a year for KiwiSaverUp to $400 million more a year could be pumped into the KiwiSaver scheme with the latest contribution increases.01 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseHelen Twose: Top-ups from employers' pocketsWill an increase in KiwiSaver employer contributions be covered by dropping my base pay back?01 Apr 04:30 PM
EconomyForum chance to strengthen Chinese-NZ tiesNew Zealand and Chinese leaders are gearing up for one of their most significant gatherings since the Free Trade Agreement was signed five years ago.01 Apr 04:30 PM
