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Is it normal to think about killing your boss?

Research indicates that employers are a favourite subject of murder fantasies.

Why crowded meetings and conference rooms make you so, so tired

There's good science to explain the feeling you get from a stuffy meeting room.

Matthew Hooton: Parliament's House of Cards - the invented Budget story

Comment: It was obvious that the 'Treasury got hacked' fantasy could not possibly be true.

Treasury, IRD investigating unexpectedly high tax take in April accounts

The government collected $71.07 billion in core taxes in the 10 months.

John Tamihere: Kudos to a Budget that invested in humanity

This Budget acknowledges that we must invest in the down cycle of the economy.

Michael Cullen: Time to blow the lid off Budget secrecy

Comment: Pageantry around formal presentation serves little purpose.

Wall Street bets against 'nuclear options' for Facebook, Google

Analysts don't believe lawmakers will break up Facebook or Google.

Rising costs: The big fear for Kiwi consumers

Consumer survey shows rising living costs dominate New Zealanders' concerns.

The rise of Kiwi gig economy startup Joblist

Joblist co-founders reflect on their first year in business.

The rich world's economic canaries are starting to look sickly

Australia and NZ offer early signs of trouble.

Tradie awarded $30k after boss sexually harasses her

A female tradie given condoms and sexual health advice pamphlets by her boss.

Business confidence gets bounce off CGT backdown

The Government's capital gains tax call has boosted business confidence - but not by much.

'No silver bullet' to getting more women in STEM - Beca boss

Quotas, education and flexible working are a start, argues Beca MD Darryl-Lee Wendelborn.

Economist: Trade war not all bad news for New Zealand

ANZ's chief economist for China says trade war tensions are largely technology-focused.

RBNZ appoints three independent experts to review bank capital proposals

The trio will look at the potential impact of the changes.

Facebook selfies cost woman a job

Employer accidentally left a voicemail making rude comments about a jobseeker's selfies.

Bitcoin jumps toward US$9,000 in best month since 2017

Bitcoin is enjoying a revival.

Shaun Brookes: Legalised cannabis will be a test for employers

COMMENT: Will legalising cannabis mean employees will be allowed to come to work stoned?