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Housing, jobs data boost Wall St

Brian Rudman: Affordable housing? It's right under your nose, guys

Bill English should look into a mirror next time he points the finger at Auckland Council for not doing enough to encourage affordable housing, writes Brian Rudman.

Kiwis fizz over Coke boss' criticism

Chief executives and unionists have weighed in on the debate sparked by a soft drink boss' comments that New Zealand has an "ingrained" anti-corporate mentality.

No move towards work-hour limit

The Government has ignored a recommendation by the United Nations for legislation to dictate a maximum number of work hours to reduce the risk to workplace health and safety.

Auckland property prices drive consumer confidence

Woman unfairly sacked after refusing to drive

Sir James Dyson: Let's get inventing to create jobs and prosperity

Invention creates jobs, it creates exports, and it creates wealth, writes Sir James Dyson. Both in the UK and in New Zealand, we need to do more to ease the skills shortage.

World growth fears cap Wall St overnight

Brian Fallow: Kiwis renewing appetite for debt

Kiwi households have regained their appetite for debt, and it is getting rapidly more hearty, write Brian Fallow.

Oz exodus: Job vacancies dwindle

Job vacancies in Australia may be dwindling but the economic situation there doesn't appear to be stopping New Zealanders from taking their chances in search of a better life.

More than half of bosses not planning to hire staff

Less than a third of New Zealand businesses plan to hire new staff in the current quarter, with enhancing the performance and productivity of existing employees a priority.

Air NZ in call centre move

Air New Zealand plans to outsource some of its contact centre work in a bid to cut costs.

Hobbit job claims defended

The Prime Minister's office is standing by its tally of the number of jobs created by The Hobbit after criticism it had plucked the number "out of thin air".

Craig Elliffe: Multinational internet businesses adept at minimising tax

Many have written about the impact of the internet and e-commerce on business.

This year looking good for beef, dairy

The signs are mildly positive for the dairy and beef sectors this year, but the outlook for sheep farmers does not look quite so rosy.

Damien Grant: Essential job skill common sense

My last job interview was in the 20th century but I've employed more than 100 people since then, so a few tips for job-seekers.

Fran O'Sullivan: It's high time the PM got serious on youth employment

Many have been brought up on a "follow your dream" diet only to find out too late that it doesn't always result in a job. An injection of realism is long overdue.

China trade data boosts Wall St