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Key outstrips peers on salary-to-GDP comparison
Prime Minister John Key is one of the developed world's best-paid leaders - relative to the strength of our economy.
<i>Kate Ross: </i>Right now, it's all about the candidate.
Kate Ross: It really is a candidate market; candidates are determining what, where and how much.
Pay rise must not cost taxpayer - Key
The Prime Minister says the public would be "outraged" if parliamentarians move to give themselves substantial pay increases.
MPs line up for a big pay increase
MPs are in line for a 10 per cent pay rise as compensation for losing international travel perks, but may also lose other allowances.
<i>Liam Dann</i>: Trend is clear - the freeze is over
Remuneration for top executives continues to grow faster than for ordinary workers.
Spell it out clearly, says shareholders' watchdog
The Shareholders' Association is calling for simplified, clearer and more comprehensive reporting of chief executives' pay packages.
CEO pay lifts off as profits stagnate
The Business Herald's executive pay survey shows the number of chief executives being paid more than $1 million jumped from 26 to 32 between 2008 and 2009.
'Don't panic' over latest tax decision says IRD
IRD is moving to dampen fears that thousands of small business owners' tax arrangements could fall foul of tax avoidance rules.
Survey: Employer optimism returning
NZ employers are more optimistic than they have been in two years, prompting speculation hiring activity could soon return to pre-recession levels.
<i>All in a day's work:</i> Discrimination discrepancy?
My grandmother used to say to me before I went out - have a good time and don't do anything I wouldn't want to read about on the front page of the Herald tomorrow...
PM's adviser living it up in Sin City
John Key's right-hand man is living it up with big-spending lobbyists in the casinos of Las Vegas.
Rugby World Cup strike risk
Strike action was last night threatening to disrupt the Rugby World Cup, with hotel and restaurant staff demanding a share of the profits.
You wear it well - but do you have to wear it?
Employers cannot force workers to buy from the company catalogue.