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The Economy Hub: Do interest rates matter anymore?

WATCH: Liam Dann talks to Auckland University professor Prasanna Gai and Westpac economist Michael Gordon about rates.

Calls for cancellation of agent's licence

Aaron Drever admitted his second misconduct charge last week before the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal in connection with the sale of three West Auckland homes.

Plan b may set you up for failure

Research shows there's a danger in merely contemplating options other than success.

Why bosses love a brown-noser

Few employees would deny that ingratiation is ubiquitous in the workplace.

Firm grip on salary purse strings

Kiwi workers shouldn't hold their breath for a decent pay rise this year

Unemployment falls - mainly for women

The jobless rate has fallen to 5.1 per cent, says Statistics NZ.

Lies Kiwis tell to attend job interviews

Getting out of work to attend a job interview without telling your boss can be difficult.

New look job stats spark political row

The official government statistician has hit back at Labour over accusations of political interference in unemployment statistics.

Liam Dann: Economics shifts left

COMMENT: Low inflation, low wage growth is creating asset bubbles, exacerbating inequality and driving instability, writes Liam Dann.

Director gender pay gap closing: report

The pay gap between men and women directors on New Zealand boards is closing.

Exporters' hopes hit by bounce

The export sector's hopes for a lower exchange rate were dashed yesterday.

Dann: Rate cut, dollar rise...mad world

COMMENT: Despite a 0.25 cash rate cut to a record low of 2 per cent, our dollar shot up almost one US cent this morning.

First step on career ladder is high

Fresh out of university with a shiny new degree, interview nailed and job offer accepted, the prospect of finally starting the job

The future is now

Dani Wright finds out how employees can stay within their industries, while reinventing their roles for the future, as Tech Futures Lab launches in Auckland

Datacom revenue tops $1 billion

IT services provider Datacom Group has boosted 2016 revenue over the $1 billion mark.

Labour calls for Monetary Policy review

Labour has called for an urgent review of monetary policy - saying the reaction to today's rates cut shows change is needed.

Hot IT industry allowing workers to job-hop

More than 50 per cent of IT industry workers are planning to change jobs within 12 months.

Agent admits 'reckless' misconduct

An Auckland real estate agent who has racked up more disciplinary breaches than any other has now admitted reckless misconduct and his licence is on the line.