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Where are the best employment prospects?

The best career path is a perennial point of conversation for New Zealanders.

Why higher-spending households are under the most price pressure

The household cost price indexes show a 5.4% increase in costs in the 12 months to June.

Inside Economics: What’s really happening with rental prices?

Are we poorer since before Covid landed? Liam Dann on rents, inflation, and mining.

Trade Me job applications hit record levels

Beneficiaries being encouraged to apply for 'any' job may be adding to the number.

'Ask your boss:' Employers increasingly open to job-sharing

With fulltime-in-the-office no longer the norm, workers need to ask for what suits them.

Liam Dann: Green shoots - remember them? What the GFC taught us about economic recoveries

OPINION: Interest rate falls are great news but the real economy will take longer to turn.

Editorial: Bars and eateries are on the brink - let’s support them

If we don't support local bars and restaurants, they might not be there when we want them.

'Pretty tough market': Decline in hiring activity accelerates in June

Economic pressures are continuing to stymie hiring activity.

David Seymour talks economics, philosophy and the key to solving poverty

ACT leader (and acting PM) talks about the underlying philosophy that drives him

Matthew Hooton: Secret tax memo holds key to early interest-rate cut

OPINION: Willis should release memo she says shows that tax cuts aren't inflationary.

Rate cut in November looking likely: Economist

RBNZ 'all over the place' but mostly moving in the right direction, Michael Reddell says.

Will the RBNZ's dovish pivot see mortgage and deposit rates start falling soon?

Financial markets believe OCR could be cut as early as next month.

OCR, migration, or benefits: Which is the biggest concern for our economy?

A series of stats out this week have collectively painted a bleak picture of the economy.

Market close: Investors respond positively to Reserve Bank's OCR message

The S&P/NZX 50 Index turned around after the OCR was left on hold at 5.5%.

Liam Dann: Reserve Bank’s tone on rate cuts softens as downturn deepens

The OCR stays on hold but the RBNZ statement hints at an earlier start for rate cuts.

Reserve Bank keeps OCR on hold but expectations rise for earlier cut

The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for the eighth consecutive meeting.

Borrowers bet on RBNZ cutting rates sooner than it says it will

Six-month mortgage terms are rising in popularity.

Packing their bags: Kiwis depart in record numbers, Aussie appeal on the rise

Latest data shows record migrant departures even as the net migration gain stays high