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Kerre McIvor: Workers, take to the streets

Feminists, lobbyists and advocacy groups all around the Western world have been banging on about the pay gap for years, Kerre McIvor writes.

US stocks drop significantly to close the week

A global stock market sell-off that once appeared likely to only dent investor accounts turned into a larger retreat as concerns grew over the state of China's economy.

New research shows inequality is bad for the economy

What do economists say about inequality?

Grocery prices fell 3pc last year - Stats NZ

Fresh milk, chicken and groceries prices all dropped significantly in 2015.

Peter Lyons: Don't fear a housing crash - damage already been done

COMMENT: The damage already been done, writes Peters Lyons.

'You need us to stay out of jail' - cold call

Businesses are being cold-called by cowboy consultants about new health and safety rules and being told "you need us to keep you out of jail", a government agency says.

Oil and China concerns smother markets

Concern about low oil prices and China's growth prospects has driven New Zealand's sharemarket lower.

Do you get paid fairly? Pay gap worst it's been in almost 10 years

INTERACTIVE: The pay gap between what men and women earn is the worst it has been in almost 10 years. Explore our interactive to find out more.

Be confident, just keep punching

Pushing forward with a positive attitude can help you on your way to your dream job

NZ, Aussie dollars stabilise after China bolsters yuan

NZ dollar falls after strong US jobs data; continuing China concern

Back-to-work blues: How to beat 'em

It's a sunny January morning, perfect for a day at the beach and a barbecue - and you are at work.

The hard truth about US parental leave

There's never been a better time to have a baby at Facebook or Netflix, but millions of ordinary Americans get no parental leave at all.

Steady as she goes way to go for economy

The business year starts gradually and, usually, nervously. This year is no exception.

NZ shares in 'catch-up' fall

New Zealand's benchmark NZX 50 Index fell as the market caught up with global losses on a day of relatively subdued trading.

Apple's job claims a little fuzzy

Apple had some good news to share Wednesday: the tech company "is now responsible for creating and supporting 1.9 million jobs".

Brazil faces worst recession in over a century

Brazil's economy will contract more than previously forecast and is heading for the deepest recession since 1901.

Foreign worker felt discriminated against

A Ukrainian dairy farm worker was called a c*** and told to "f*** off to your own country" by his former South Island employers when he left following a dispute.