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Ministry of Health staff told job losses likely as department tries to slash costs
The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.
The ministry has paused recruitment and is looking to defer spending where possible.
In the second of his new mid-week columns, Liam Dann answers reader questions.
OPINION: The new GPS is bad for certain transport sectors, but important overall.
Aquaculture projects will be among the first in line for consents.
The interest limitation rule is set to start being phased out during the next tax year.
The Herald's business editor at large launches a new book demystifying money.
Today is the deadline for the 100-day action plan. How many items were meaningless?
OPINION: Credit and mortgage distress is rising fast as interest rates bite.
The Government's $20b transport plan will fundamentally change our transport system.
Inflation is still too stubborn for the country to afford a rates cut.
'All it required was a simple phone call,' chairman Ganesh Nana says.
The Finance Minister won't give details but is confident the changes are affordable.
What is the Official Cash Rate and how does it control lending rates?
ANZ is expecting the official cash rate to be raised from 5.5 per cent next week.
OPINION: All of the new Government's obvious economic paths look challenging.
New minister Matt Doocey wants tourism to boost the economy - but maybe without Govt help?
OPINION: Wellington water woes show what not to do, but they aren't the only basket case.
OPINION: The new Government faces some big issues around immigration policy.
Electronic card transaction data for January showed a bump in spending.
The Government has one month left to complete its 100-day plan.
China has redoubled efforts to revive its wobbling financial markets
The cost of living is likely to rise by more than the minimum wage.
A leaked document indicated the NZ First MP had asked for advice on an excise tax freeze.
Financial Times:: Have we learnt anything from the great financial crisis ?
New mortgage lending to investors fell to a decade-low for a December month in 2023.
OPINION: Nearby gulls wouldn't even eat the snapper fillet.
EV owners are happy to pay road user charges but say it works out double the petrol tax.
The other shoe has dropped. How it will work.
OPINION: Light rail is dead but Auckland needs a transport plan and funds to pay for it.
Take home pay after inflation is up, so why are US consumers still frustrated?