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Liam Dann: Cheer up, Kiwis - and go shopping

OPINION: Uncertainty about employment is making people scared to spend on themselves.

First look at $1b warehouse hub by James Kirkpatrick Group

Heir's vision becomes a reality: 'Dad wanted this to be the best' – James Kirkpatrick jnr.

Shane Te Pou: This Govt seems intent on giving the boot to people

Jobseeker numbers have risen by 29,000, reaching 211,000 recently.

Liam Dann: Town v Country – Big cities left behind in economic recovery

OPINION: A two-speed economy is developing which could cause headaches for the RBNZ.

Matthew Hooton: If superannuation can’t be cut, wage subsidies must be

Opinion: Nicola Willis has few options for big savings next year, but there are some.

More interest rate cuts to come ... or not? Reserve Bank hedges its bets

The bank cut the Official Cash Rate but gave few clues as to what it will do next.

Another rate cut expected as new RBNZ Governor fronts for first time

The Reserve Bank will produce new forecasts amid a period of extreme uncertainty.

Matthew Hooton: Budget reveals we’re going broke faster than we knew

OPINION: Gross debt is projected to increase by $73b, reaching $283b by 2029.

Liam Dann: After Orr – is it time for a Reserve Bank reset?

OPINION: The challenges facing the Reserve Bank.

Upbeat outlook: Westpac economists see recovery gathering steam

Strong export prices are helping to drive the economic recovery.

'Like having our throats cut': Couple called into meeting, both told their jobs were gone

Now Didi van Heerden has been awarded $207,000 from the company and its director.

Liam Dann: In a world of grim news, here are five economic bright spots

OPINION: There is no shortage of bad news to worry about, but let's not despair.

Jobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase credited

The labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.

Unemployment remains unchanged at 5.1%

The labour market remains subdued despite better-than-expected result.

'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marina

A forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.

Unemployment set to rise to highest level in nearly a decade

Labour market data will also reveal how fast wages are rising.