Zero hour contracts strike me as go nowhere fast conditions that run the risk of easy exploitation, Mike argues.

Mike Hosking says the idea of young people expecting to retire at 52 is ridiculous, he believes work keeps you young and vibrant and that 'if you stop, you're dead.' He believes that especially now that we're living longer, retiring early would leave you with 30 or 40 years of boredom.

Bill English has delivered his "State of the Economy" address. On the Economy Hub today, Herald business editor at large Liam Dann, with NZIER economist Christina Leung and Devon Funds Management's Paul Glass discuss the big points.

Air New Zealand's after-tax net profit of $338 million puts the airline in a powerful position to continue on its strong growth track.

PwC Herald Talks: Apple and cyber security with MP Amy Adams and Microsoft NZ Legal Counsel, Michael Brick.

Google-owned Boston Dynamics has revealed 'Atlas', a robot designed to operate outdoors and inside buildings. The robot has LIDAR and stereo sensors in its head to avoid obstacles, assess the terrain, help with navigation and manipulate objects. This version of Atlas is about 5' 9" tall and weighs 180 lbs.

Air New Zealand is working with the Auckland University of Technology to start using new 3D printing to make new fold down cocktail trays. Watch Lee Donald – Air New Zealand Engineering and Maintenance. Professor Thomas Neitzert – AUT and Andrew Hewitt – Air New Zealand Head of Engineering Contracts and Leasing talking about the move.

Prominent Asian New Zealanders are encouraging migrants to vote in the upcoming flag referendum through a series of videos. The videos were produced by the New Zealand Asian Leaders organisation, and chairwoman Mai Chen said they aim to improve low voter turnout among migrants. “Regardless of which flag you support, the point is to exercise your right to vote as citizens and permanent residents.” Gisborne mayor Meng Foon, Deloitte partner Wendy Lai and Spark business manager David Tse feature in the videos.

Emirates NZ manager Chris Lethbridge talks about the airline's new 17- hour non-stop flight between Auckland and Dubai.

Samsung's released its new Galaxy S7 phone - see this promo video talking about its features.

The first sod on the site of New Zealand's International Convention Centre was turned today, marking the next step in developing the landmark project.

NZ Herald Business Editor-at-large Liam Dann is joined by economists Shamubeel Eaqub and HSBC's Paul Bloxham for the first edition of 'The Economy Hub' - a weekly look at economics. Today we talk dairy doom, markets meltdown and the Reserve Bank.

There remain too many people in this country - and the Labour Party joined the ranks the other week - in thinking that everything should be free.

Kishore Moorjani, senior Managing Director for Blackstone in Asia talks to Herald Property Editor Anne Gibson.

Tourism New Zealand brought Megan Gale on a cycling journey through the Otago Central Rail Trail.

Tourism New Zealand brought Megan Gale on a cycling journey through the spectacular Timber Trail in Waikato.

A crowd of about 700 at ASB Stadium in Kohimarama tonight listen to speakers address the issue of rezoning thousands of properties.

With only five days of the campaign remaining, new aerial footage of the Awaroa beach has been published online. More than 21,000 pledges totalling more than $1.3 million has been raised so far. Video: Chris Tarpey Music: ODESZA - Sun Models (feat. Madelyn Grant)

Jamie Beaton's mother Paula talks about her sons success.

Heineken has launched its ad campaign titled "moderate drinkers wanted" which portrays a man turning down a Heineken, as a hero for drinking in moderation.

Ministers in Auckland for the signing of the Trans Pacific Partnership were formally welcomed to New Zealand at Sky City Convention Centre this morning in a brief Maori welcome.

Thousands of chickens heading out of their pen to their ten acre playground has gone viral.

The great fear was that unemployment was heading up and that for all our success and growth we just weren't able to grow the economy at a rate that would soak up those looking for work - and yet we've all been wrong.

Fran O'Sullivan talks to Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon about changing the New Zealand flag and national identity.