EmploymentSolid Energy chief calls it a dayLong-serving Solid Energy chief executive Don Elder has joined the exodus from the top of the state-owned enterprise, his departure welcomed on the West Coast.04 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyLocal touch needed for good deals in China: reportCompanies looking to invest or do business in China need to build up local relationships, use advisers who know the market.04 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyR&D policy under fireThe sale of a technology company to a British buyer has reignited debate over the Government's approach to research and development funding and Kiwi firms shifting overseas.04 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyHigher dollar eats away export gainsA stronger New Zealand dollar swamped further gains in world prices for export commodities last month.04 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyMood grim on sheep and beef farmsDry weather and the high kiwi dollar are causing "a deepening pessimism" to spread among sheep and beef farmers.03 Feb 09:50 PM
EconomyKiwis sour on foreign investmentNew Zealanders are showing a rising resistance to overseas investors, a business survey has found.03 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyThe 30-year power price hikeKiwi power prices have increased at twice the rate of most other countries over the past three decades.02 Feb 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateListings low, asking prices soarA slight rebound in the number of new home listings last month did little to alleviate pressure in the property market.01 Feb 02:40 AM
EmploymentHillside worker from first day to lastMarking 50 years of work at the Hillside foundry, Roger Parsons yesterday poured the last KiwiRail cast on site before heading to his local for a beer.31 Jan 06:38 PM
EmploymentSacked liquor worker gets $62,000Alcohol company Independent Liquor sacked an employee over allegations of drunken misbehaviour at a Fight For Life charity boxing match it sponsored.30 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow: Looser policy opens can of wormsThe idea that an overvalued exchange rate is the fault of the monetary policy framework has hardened into dogma, writes Brian Fallow.30 Jan 04:49 AM
EconomyBusiness clients help Mighty River Power growMighty River Power experienced 12 per cent growth in sales in the three months to December 31.29 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentBig pay rises forecast for skilled workersSalaries in high-demand industries are expected to rise by as much as $20,000 a year as New Zealand's talent pool dries up.29 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentMore cuts in the post, bosses hintNew Zealand Post will not rule out further cuts to mail services and Post Shops after outlining plans to move to three-day-a-week letter deliveries.29 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyInnovation body ready to launchCallaghan Innovation - a new organisation aimed at boosting economic growth - launches this week but isn't likely to roll out any new programmes for at least six months.29 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyInquiry: CEOs slam killer dollarThe high dollar is killing us and hollowing out a vital part of the economy. That's the message from chief executives at the parliamentary inquiry into manufacturing.28 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyNew body aims to boost trade links between Kiwi firms and AfricaA new organisation has been set up to promote trade between this country and the African continent - home to many of the world's fastest growing economies.27 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: I'd rather a better phone than feed a hungry childAbout 270,000 Kiwi children live in poverty, according to a report by the Children's Commissioner last month.26 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentLatest tax figures show lukewarm labour marketThe latest tax figures offer some hope that the labour market is not quite as grim as official statistics portray.25 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Jobs for our young - bosses must pitch inPrime Minister John Key wants New Zealand to be a "magnet for investment" but his Government faces a big sales job to persuade New Zealanders that "foreign" investors and "big business" should be embraced.25 Jan 04:30 PM
