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Editorial: Big correction was overdue but it still hurts

A short, shallow recession may actually be the quickest way to beat inflation.

BNZ economist: Chances of recession 'rising by the day'

The chances of getting through this interest rate cycle with a "soft landing" are fading.

Liam Dann: Tight labour market points to more inflation ahead

Unemployment is low but how is it defined and how does it compare to benefit numbers?

'Show contrition': Nicola Willis' anger as housing market boils over

Messy unemployment data and the Financial Stability Report were released today.

Wage growth soars as unemployment holds steady at record low

Stats NZ data shows the official unemployment rate has held steady at 3.2 per cent.

Unemployment tipped for another record low

Labour shortages have likely driven the strongest wage growth since 2009.

RBA hikes rates for first time in 11 years

It was the first Aussie rate rise during an election campaign since 2007.

The Kiwi industry that's forecast to need more than 200,000 workers - and the lure of Oz

The Work and Income scheme grants $16,000 over two years to apprentices

Inflation Nation: Why the cost of living is rising and what we can do about it

The pandemic triggered the return of inflation, now war has amplified the price pain.

Liam Dann: Inflation is now Ardern's biggest problem

"It's not our fault" is not a sustainable political strategy, even if it is largely true.

New paid MYOB programme will pave way for women into tech roles

New MYOB programme will pay women to train in sought-after technology roles.

Gen Z economist: 'I don't know if working hard gets you a house these days'

Twenty-something economist Brad Olsen has never let his youth hold him back.

Underserved learners miss out on billions in lost wages

Those who miss out are more likely to be Maori, Pasifika or have a disability.

Liam Dann: Where Kiwis will pay the price for Putin's war

We will feel the shock of war at the petrol pump, on our investments and interest rates.

'Time to pay the Covid bill': Westpac's latest economic outlook

A slower rebound for the tourism sector has contributed to forecast downgrades.

Unemployment insurance: 'Don't buy the baloney'

Opinion: An economics professor cuts through the criticism of the job insurance scheme.