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Where are the best employment prospects?
The best career path is a perennial point of conversation for New Zealanders.
Why higher-spending households are under the most price pressure
The household cost price indexes show a 5.4% increase in costs in the 12 months to June.
Inside Economics: What’s really happening with rental prices?
Are we poorer since before Covid landed? Liam Dann on rents, inflation, and mining.
Trade Me job applications hit record levels
Beneficiaries being encouraged to apply for 'any' job may be adding to the number.
'Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharing
With fulltime-in-the-office no longer the norm, workers need to ask for what suits them.
Liam Dann: Green shoots - remember them? What the GFC taught us about economic recoveries
OPINION: Interest rate falls are great news but the real economy will take longer to turn.
Editorial: Bars and eateries are on the brink - let’s support them
If we don't support local bars and restaurants, they might not be there when we want them.
'Pretty tough market': Decline in hiring activity accelerates in June
Economic pressures are continuing to stymie hiring activity.
David Seymour talks economics, philosophy and the key to solving poverty
ACT leader (and acting PM) talks about the underlying philosophy that drives him
Opinion: Science sector review and a better future for NZ
OPINION: This could be a once-in-a-generation chance to transform our R&D.
How AI may impact our economy, according to Treasury officials
They even asked if it would replace their jobs as policymakers.
Auckland, Canterbury, Wellington defy house price downturn
High interest rates, cost of living pressures driving some to put their homes up for sale.
Sasha Borissenko: Siouxsie Wiles case reveals digital lag in health and safety law
OPINION: Protections are largely all bark and no bite when it comes to keyboard warriors.
Liam Dann: Economic optimism has broken out... should we be worried?
OPINION: There's light at the end of the tunnel, what if it's a train?
Twice the bonus for women: Rocket Lab defends recruitment referral programme
Space company wants to boost the number of women in its workforce.
‘Bleak picture’ for retailers as consumer spending remains weak
Households' spending power remains squeezed.
US inflation eased further in June, helping cement path to rate cuts
Another dose of encouraging data.
Matthew Hooton: Secret tax memo holds key to early interest-rate cut
OPINION: Willis should release memo she says shows that tax cuts aren't inflationary.
Rate cut in November looking likely: Economist
RBNZ 'all over the place' but mostly moving in the right direction, Michael Reddell says.
Will the RBNZ's dovish pivot see mortgage and deposit rates start falling soon?
Financial markets believe OCR could be cut as early as next month.
OCR, migration, or benefits: Which is the biggest concern for our economy?
A series of stats out this week have collectively painted a bleak picture of the economy.
Market close: Investors respond positively to Reserve Bank's OCR message
The S&P/NZX 50 Index turned around after the OCR was left on hold at 5.5%.
Liam Dann: Reserve Bank’s tone on rate cuts softens as downturn deepens
The OCR stays on hold but the RBNZ statement hints at an earlier start for rate cuts.
Reserve Bank keeps OCR on hold but expectations rise for earlier cut
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for the eighth consecutive meeting.
Borrowers bet on RBNZ cutting rates sooner than it says it will
Six-month mortgage terms are rising in popularity.
Packing their bags: Kiwis depart in record numbers, Aussie appeal on the rise
Latest data shows record migrant departures even as the net migration gain stays high
Wage by age: How much should you be earning?
The data collected by Statistics NZ have been sorted into age brackets between 15 and 65+.
How can intergenerational competency be harnessed?
OPINION: Generations can butt heads, but can also complement one another in the workplace.
Liam Dann: Stats say Kiwis are getting wealthier - the reality is more complex
OPINION: We worry a lot about living costs but wealth creation is the bigger picture.
Govt accused of undermining Uber drivers' battle for employee status
Government to review employee/contractor distinction while the law is tested in court.
What is really ailing New Zealand's craft brewers?
There has been no shortage of well-known breweries hitting trouble in recent years.
Why work 4 days a week when you can work 6? Greece gives it a shot
Greek move aimed at labour shortages, overtime, tax evasion.
S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs as data stokes hope for rate cut
Markets hoping the Fed will finally cut interest rates.