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Why GDP growth doesn't make people happier

Visiting US economist Richard Easterlin talks to Liam Dann about the science of happiness.

LVRs 'kicking first home buyers while they're down': economist

Lending restrictions aimed at first home buyers are "barking up the wrong tree".

Comment: Where is the economic case for moving the Ports of Auckland?

Comment: Inadequate transparency around the port move is concerning.

Nikki Howell: Role for business in reducing domestic violence

Comment: Does your workplace have a specific policy for dealing with family violence?

New Zealand's debt bomb still ticking

Editorial: Conditions are good for borrowers, now is the right time to tackle high debt.

Kiwis went on Rugby World Cup spending spree, retail figures show

Retails sales figures for the September quarter show a strong rise in consumer spending.

'Sober chaperones' coming to a Xmas party near you

Christmas parties can get messy. So does corporate NZ need babysitters?

Tracey Spicer's documentary on #MeToo airs amid controversy

Summer's boss never wanted his wife to see these messages.

She's helped 150 people die: 'It's been the most rewarding work of my life'

Stefanie Green has a job few of us would want to do.

NZ house prices set new record: Six fastest-rising areas revealed

The spring effect has kicked into the housing market.

'Under attack': Best prices for farmers but compliance costs threaten golden run

Farmers should be laughing all the way to the bank, yet they are not, they are stressed.

Comment: Reserve Bank governor banks on help

Adrian Orr has stopped calling from help from the Beehive, but says the message is clear.

Liam Dann: RBNZ's summer breather makes me feel fine

Today's OCR call surprised markets but was hardly out of the blue.

The $288k Aussie job nobody wants

These high-paying roles would be a dream gig. But there's a reason they can't be filled.

'Surprise' decision: NZ dollar, interest rates spike after RBNZ leaves OCR at 1%

The Reserve Bank has announced the OCR will remain on hold at 1 per cent.

Argentina running dangerously low on dollars to pay back debt

Argentina needs to pay US$5 billion.