Engineering bosses are among the best paid in NZ but public sector bosses aren't the fat cats of public perception, a survey finds.

For the first time in over a year economic growth prospects have been revised upwards, an economic think-tank says.

Two surveys this morning suggest confidence is rapidly returning to the economy.

Air NZ faces a costly payout for failing to act in the interests of an overworked supervisor who suffered a breakdown.

Several factors, including an improving housing market, are fueling a stronger domestic recovery, Treasury says.