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Break with tradition calls for negotiation

Please sir I want a tea break." In Charles Dickens' Victorian novel Oliver Twist, published three years after The Poor Law (Amendment) Act.

Optimism for 2015 economy

Indications are that 2015 will be another strong one for the New Zealand economy, going on the latest batch of economic reports.

NZIER survey shows confidence still high

HSBC: Rock star economy to keep performing

Chinese equities plunge

Chinese equities plunged the most in five years, led by brokerages, after regulatory efforts to rein in record margin lending sparked concern.

Outlook for New Zealand jobs? Gloomy

A new survey has found Kiwis were more downcast about their job and earnings prospects and security. But the region that's most optimistic may surprise you.

Got right stuff? Rocket Lab wants you

It IS rocket science - and Auckland-based Rocket Lab has about 35 jobs to fill as it shoots for it s first flight at the end of the year.

Chris Gwin joins Bayleys Realty Group

Bayleys Realty Group has appointed Chris Gwin to the newly-created role of director marketing and communications.

Each generation brings strengths to workplace

Human animals are naturally suspicious creatures.

Office worker awarded 10K for stress

An office worker who became ill through workplace stress has been awarded $10,000 compensation after complaining of bullying and intimidation.

NZ job market on a high

NZ's job market is on a high with double-digit growth in the final quarter of last year and IT workers, builders and architects in most demand.

Movers and Shakers - January 10

Get back into the work groove

Getting back into the new year of work after a holiday can be hard. It's normal to want to stay on holiday - but the point is that most people need to make money to survive.

Bank can't see corks popping yet

As the NZ dollar approaches equality with the Australian dollar, the Bank of New Zealand says those anticipating a so-called "parity party" can hang on to their balloons.

Downright strange - you're hired

To differentiate your business you need a strange culture and strange people, says one of New Zealand's leading business consultants.

Tom O'Neil: Identifying your gifts first step to rewarding career

Sometimes, we do major things that aren't authentic to ourselves, often to please someone else. We see short-term gain but it very quickly becomes apparent that we've made a poor decision.

Fonterra says milk production up 4pc

NZ economy heading for deflation - BNZ

The NZ economy may be in its first six-month period of deflation in more than a decade, in the face of weak crude oil prices says the BNZ.