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Shock value: Business confidence plummets to fresh low
The last ANZ Business Outlook of the year shows business owners are gloomier than ever.
AUT loses staff redundancy lawsuit - but sequel looms after ‘complex’ decision
AUT planned to cut 170 academic staff but says no 'aggravation' intended.
Top bank: NZ’s economic outlook and what to do if your mortgage is refixing
ASB economists are warning kiwis to brace for higher debt repayments in 2023
Market close: No Christmas spirit rubbing off on shares
Index has now fallen more than 11 per cent this year.
Cost of living crisis: Consumer confidence falls to lowest point on record
The downturn in confidence has been widespread across age groups and income brackets.
Liam Dann: Recession, change of Government, grim tidings for New Year
If we beat inflation without causing high levels of unemployment that will be a win.
Editorial: Booming economy too good to be true - and we know it
OPINION: Our editorial says a stronger economy than expected has a downside.
High current account deficit a key credit risk: S&P
Imbalances in NZ's external accounts widen to $29.7 billion - 7.9 per cent of GDP.
Gen Z economist Brad Olsen shares tips for surviving recession
At just 25 the new boss of economics consultancy Informetrics has strong views on housing.
Brain gain gaining steam? NZ gained more migrants four months in a row
A turnaround in migration keeps going in October, but could be a "mixed blessing".
Worker shortage: Restaurants expect to struggle over busy season
Restaurants may be facing a "crisis" ahead of Christmas.
We live in a time of ‘late capitalism’. But what does that mean?
The term 'late capitalism' illustrates the absurdities of certain free market economies.
Liam Dann: Big oil slump must mean cheaper prices at the pump
The latest slump has brought Brent Crude oil back to pre-war prices.
‘Concerning’ gap between big bosses, other staff in workplace happiness study
There's a disconnect - and it's being ignored at peril, company gurus say.
Legal action over Govt failure to chase wage subsidy repayments
Challenge to the decision to let businesses off repaying billions in support.
Women warned to be wary of double-edged sword of workplace flexibility
Is working from home damaging your career prospects?
Think mortgage rates are high now? Economist warns of 9.5% peak
Economist Tony Alexander shares what the big Official Cash Rate hike means for borrowers.
Banks unlikely to have to help fund money printing
RBNZ focused on tackling inflation, not reducing the cost of money printing.
Feeling the pinch: 60% of Kiwis have changed their daily spending habits
Sharesies research reveals cut backs on food spending.
Richard Prebble: Why 'lame duck' Labour is attacking Luxon
OPINION: Any future Government should be aware of unexploded bombs.
Salmon for $94 a kilo: Trolley trauma at the supermarket this Christmas
Food prices are rising faster in Hawke's Bay than anywhere in New Zealand.
WorkSafe took weeks to inspect companies illegally storing explosive substances
Hazardous substances are estimated to cause deaths of between 600 and 900 NZers a year.
Consumer confidence takes a dive as cost of living bites
In news that will cheer the Reserve Bank, consumers feel more downbeat about spending.
Three Hawker & Roll outlets shut as PwC moves on troubled restaurant chain
Creditors of the chain are to meet before Christmas.
Silver linings in forecast recession
OPINION: Our editorial on the Reserve Bank's bleak outlook.
Opinion: Attitude will get us through economic long Covid
Economic long Covid is contagious, spreading through the economy and society.
Twitter boss Musk hires hacker prodigy
A notorious coder has been hand-picked as the CEO's white knight.
Interest rates, loans, inflation: Economist Tony Alexander answers your questions
Got questions about house prices, rates and loans? Ask our expert.
Brace for impact: Mortgage rates could hit 8pc after latest OCR hike
Reserve Bank sees 'sustained upward pressure' on retail lending rates.
Watch: Brace for a recession - Reserve Bank hikes OCR to 14-year high
The move has taken the official cash rate to its highest level since 2008.
Elon Musk’s ‘hardcore’ management style: a case study in what not to do
Opinion: Musk’s actions at Twitter will go down as the gold standard in what not to do.
Review finds number of workers exposed to asbestos underestimated
Some of those exposed "may not be removalist workers but tradespeople and DIYers".
Reserve Bank set to deliver biggest hike in OCR history
RBNZ is likely to be in full hawk mode for the Monetary Policy Statement on Wednesday.