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GDP up on forecasts

Stellar growth in the last three months of 2012 indicates the economy started this year with more momentum than expected - sufficiently more, perhaps, to counter the headwind of drought.

Chasing growth a flawed model - academic

New Zealand's continuous pursuit of economic growth is depleting the country's resources while failing to satisfy our material desires, says an Auckland academic.

Economic surge in 2012 - GDP up 1.5pc

The New Zealand economy grew at the fastest quarterly pace in three years in the tail-end of last year.

Pharmacy workers paid below minimum wage - court

Fed stands by stimulus - sees stronger US economy

View of Asia sours in harder times

The Kiwi love affair with Asia may be waning with fewer now thinking Asia is important to New Zealand's future or viewing Asian immigration as positive.

Royal lifestyle an audacious fraud

Hiding in the laundry chute of his luxury riverside apartment, Hohepa Morehu-Barlow fumed as he watched detectives rummage through his trove of designer belongings.

Cuddling resthome worker wins payout

A resthome worker who hid behind a door when discovered with a gardener in a dead resident's studio has been awarded more than $6000 in lost wages.

Many Auckland firms expect boost

Almost half of Auckland's small and medium-sized firms expect a lift in sales in the coming year, research suggests.

Paul Glass: More scrutiny will help everyone

Transparency and engagement are important ingredients in building a successful business that serves the needs of all stakeholders, writes Paul Glass.

Construction lifts manufacturing index

The most timely gauge of manufacturing is the most positive it has been for a year, as a pick-up in construction boosts upstream suppliers.

Revealed: Solid Energy's $27b plan

Prime Minister John Key this morning released documents detailing Solid Energy's ambitious expansion plans.

Job market 'even keeled' in February

Skills shortage puts IT grads in the driver's seat

When it comes to hiring IT staff, there's at least as much pressure on employers to put their best foot forward as there is on job candidates.

Jobs data bolsters Wall St's record streak

Reserve Bank warning shot

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler delivered a warning to the financial markets yesterday - don't assume interest rates can only go up from here.

India overtakes UK as primary source of skilled migrant workers