Aged careTwin perils of old ageIf you're in your golden years and don't think you have enough money saved for a comfortable retirement, you're in good company.29 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentSkills shortage hampers rebuildSome 1,000 recruits are needed to train for work on roads, fresh water, stormwater and other infrastructure.25 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentEngineering offers chance to change people's lives for betterWith oil fields generally in remote or unstable places, Sarah Balsom feels lucky to be based in Taranaki.25 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentWays to promote leadership jobs for women deserve closer attentionPeople have been talking about increasing women in leadership for decades, yet little progress has been made over the past 10 years.27 Sep 10:41 PM
EmploymentCareer development a two-way streetAuckland business Douglas Pharmaceuticals, founded in 1967 by managing director Sir Graeme Douglas, is one of the fastest-growing pharmaceutical development and manufacturing companies in the Pacific area.27 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentA great time to train up for a tradeWith business confidence at a three-year high and demand for construction workers soaring, there may never have been a better time to get into a trade.13 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentHaving fun at work can really work for business - just ask GoogleLast year, 70% of the approximately 34,000 NZ employees whose organisations took part in Kenexa Best Workplaces 2012 agreed that their organisation is a fun place to work.13 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentStudy shows companies need to understand what motivates employeesDoes today's workforce "live to work", or do we "work to live" and simply go to work to pay the bills so we can enjoy our lives?06 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentCareer decision not parents' to makeDecisions, decisions - when you're a parent, they start early and continue, especially when it comes to education and careers for our children.06 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessDesigning big ideasEntrepreneurs are driven by the next big idea, the next big trend, and NZ has a number of prominent people leading the way, including Xero's Rod Drury and the Ryan brothers of YikeBike fame.16 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDBusinessEx-Glassons boss tipped to head Pumpkin PatchDi Humphries, the former boss of Glassons women's wear chain, is seen as a strong contender for the top job at children's clothing retailer Pumpkin Patch after chief executive Neil Cowie resigned this week.02 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentFrom Everest to sweeping floorsThree years ago, Jonathan Davison, 32, achieved his goal to climb Mt Everest. One year later he joined Mainfreight's graduate programme.02 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentPatience with PrideCountry music star is still waiting for Hollywood to get on board, writes Barney McDonald.13 Jul 09:00 PM
EmploymentSkills portfolio built on passionWith 'jobs for life' now a rarity, more people are juggling multiple roles.12 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentElizabeth Marvelly: Singing to her own tuneElizabeth Marvelly became a pop opera star at the age of 18. Six years on, though, the Kiwi singer is packing it in, deciding that she no longer wants to sing the classical music that has brought her fame and money.21 Jun 05:30 PM
LifestyleMasterChef contestant graduates Le Cordon BleuThe first batch of new chefs has graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Wellington today, including a former <i>MasterChef</i> contestant who will be working for one of the world's top ranked restaurants.20 Jun 03:10 AM
EntertainmentDon't forget about MollyMolly Ringwald is still sitting pretty, finds Barney McDonald.08 Jun 10:30 PM
EntertainmentRebecca Miller: A charmed lifeRebecca Miller’s life was never going to be run-of-the-mill; her father was one of the world’s most famous playwrights. Then she fell in love with one of the world’s greatest actors.07 Jun 07:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's flying salesmanAir NZ boss Christopher Luxon has sold everything from soap to icecream. Now he wants to sell tickets...06 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentHalf of NZ workers eyeing new jobsMore than half of the workers in an employment survey are planning to look for a new job in the next year.20 May 02:00 AM
OpinionJudith Nowotarski: Govt must engage with teachersMany people assume that sending their child to a private school will boost their academic achievement, writes Judith Nowotarski. That assumption is wrong.25 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Can I stir fry an idea in your think-wok?Let's take a fresh look at the evolving and perennially interesting topic of corporate speak.24 Apr 10:00 PM
