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Win or lose, economic Trumpism is here to stay

Trump might lose the election, but his economic legacy will linger.

US Election: Stock market surges on back of big tech gains

The US market spun through a night of surprises and sharp swings.

Liam Dann: Markets point to Trump win - and political reality for NZ leadership

It's not the country we know from movies or music charts, but this is America in 2020.

Unemployment figures: How NZ compares to US, Aus and China

Unemployment rose in the September quarter - but on the lower end of expectations.

Harmoney founder, employees to cash in nearly $24m on IPO

The former peer to peer lender has released its prospectus ahead of its listing.

Oliver Hartwich: Neither Trump nor Biden are good economic choices

US voters face an economic conundrum, writes Dr Oliver Hartwich.

How bad will it be? New jobs data to reveal economic damage

September quarter unemployment data is due this Wednesday.

Varsity's new policy 'to make sure staff don't hit the wall'

A new approach to leave amid Covid. Change is coming everywhere, with new government.

Punk economist: 'The most prudent thing to do now is spend'

The high-profile economist also has views on what it will take drop NZ house prices.

'Do us all a favour and f****** quit': Sweary boss must pay childcare worker $20,000

Woman sworn at and suspended for complaints that didn't happen gets compensation.

Revealed: What makes the country's best employers

Kincentric report shows a common trend among highly-ranked companies.

Liam Dann: Congratulations Labour, now for the really hard bit

Ardern and her winning team face historic and complex challenges in the next three years

Ben Kepes: On wealth taxes and pitchforks

Ben Kepes calls for a focus on equality rather than the merits of a wealth tax.

ANZ upgrades economic forecasts on house price surge

A booming housing market is adding confidence to the economy, says ANZ.

Workers to get $50,000 for underpay and unlawful deductions

Audit reveals Fijian workers paid less than minimum wage with no holiday pay.

'Isolated, under-appreciated, embarrassed': $20k payout for bullying

A Dunedin woman had been awarded $20,000 and three months pay after workplace bullying.