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Exports to China still growing strong despite trade war
The US/China trade war hasn't dampened global demand for New Zealand food exports.

Couple given record fine for overworking and underpaying liquor store staff
Hamilton Super Liquor store owners issued biggest fine for serious employment breaches.

Recruitment a challenge for Māori firms
Māori Business Survey highlights the multi-layered way Māori think and act in business.

Do we need English majors? These economists say yes.
An English major is often derided as a useless qualification. This might not be true.

Peter Lyons: The end is nigh for our overvalued dollar
Comment: Could we be witnessing a return to the days of 'beggar thy neighbour'?

Seeking: Forward-thinkers for tomorrow's business
Fast-growing biz-tech Davanti needs go-getters to propel companies forward - are you one?

Hamish Rutherford: The economy's OK, so why is business so uncertain about Govt?
COMMENT: The economy's still in good shape, why is business so uncertain about the Govt?

Signs you've been in a job too long
Dani Wright talks to career coach Allison Fisher about when it might be time to move on.

Tom O'Neil: The easiest interview question (or not)
Tom O'Neil on how to respond to one of the most common and tricky interview questions

Cullen: Everyone wants a slice of the surplus
Comment: 'Welter of ignorance and self-interest' rises to call for a slice of the action.

What NZ's gloomiest economist thinks of the economy
ANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner isn't as downbeat about the economy as you might think.

Worker fired after 'exposing' cafe's gross cooking method in viral video
Woman fired after sharing TikTok video "exposing" a cafe chain's cooking methods.

Seeking forward-thinkers to create tomorrow's business
Fast-growing business and technology firm Davanti is seeking more creative go-getters.

Soft skills key for a successful career
Widen your repertoire of skills to safeguard your future career.

Burger billionaire's surprising side gig
Lynsi Snyder's $3.6 billion fortune hasn't stopped her taking up a side hustle.

Kiwi adman who took clown to redundancy meeting: 'Ask me anything'
The Kiwi adman achieved viral fame when he hired a clown as his support person.

Fired over a sickie: Roofer told to 'harden up' wins $20k payout
When he asked about his final pay his boss replied: 'U can f..k rite off mate'.

Ensure your resumé makes the cut
Recruiters know what they are looking for and sometimes people stretch themselves to fit.

Do I really need to write cover letters for online job applications?
Washington Post Columnist Karla Miller on workplace dramas and dilemmas.

Eat My Lunch appoints former ANZ exec as new general manager
Kellie Burbidge joins Eat My Lunch after 15 years with the country's largest bank.

Adrian Orr: The Reserve Bank governor taking on the Aussie banks
Adrian Orr wants to rein in the Australian-owned banks making record profits here.

Liam Dann: When NZ mortgage rates hit 8.75%
COMMENT: When the HOS launched, the economy was booming but confidence was also low.

Recruiter told employer about job-seeking client
The woman said she was traumatised by the privacy breach.

Restructuring - are you next?
Change is constant in how, and where we work, writes Diana Clement

Tom O'Neil: Rise of the machines
In recruitment and selection new technology is making things a lot easier.

Become bi-culturally confident at work
Bi-cultural understanding is essential for any New Zealand organisation.

Liam Dann: Grim business confidence becomes a political football
Business opinion survey's can be a good indicators but let's keep them in perspective.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Govt can't keep ignoring business
COMMENT: Whenever anyone asks, Finance Minister Grant Robertson blames the global economy.