EmploymentA day in the life of: An oil rig workerI'm feeling sheepish. That's because Greg Lester, the man in charge of the Maui A offshore platform has very earnestly asked me if I feel empowered to intervene if I see anything happening that I feel is unsafe.14 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentWoman denied paid parental leaveA woman has been told she would not receive paid parental leave as she failed to chase up her lost application.14 Jan 01:20 AM
EconomyAuckland values to rise throughout 2015Auckland house values rose at almost twice the rate of the rest of New Zealand, up 9.8 per cent or $68,309 in the last year.13 Jan 11:00 PM
EmploymentAccounts and finance staff in demandFirms looking for skilled candidates who can add value to their systems13 Jan 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateSmaller homes' asking prices rise fasterBigger is better? Not when it comes to the price we're putting on selling smaller homes, according to new figures out from Trade Me.12 Jan 09:48 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Oil-powered deflation likely to be briefThe economics team at BNZ are now suggesting that NZ will see a falling CPI over the next two quarters, with a real possibility of annual deflation as well, writes Mark Lister.12 Jan 08:30 PM
EmploymentOffice worker awarded 10K for stressAn office worker who became ill through workplace stress has been awarded $10,000 compensation after complaining of bullying and intimidation.11 Jan 11:28 PM
EmploymentNZ job market on a highNZ'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.09 Jan 06:00 PM
EmploymentGet back into the work grooveGetting 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.09 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentDownright strange - you're hiredTo differentiate your business you need a strange culture and strange people, says one of New Zealand's leading business consultants.09 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyBank can't see corks popping yetAs 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.09 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionTom O'Neil: Identifying your gifts first step to rewarding careerSometimes, 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.09 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ economy heading for deflation - BNZThe 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.08 Jan 07:30 PM
EmploymentThe Corner Office: Alan EdwardsI was told once upon a time that an angry man has never solved a problem so every single problem has a solution and a calm rational approach to problem solving is preferred.07 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentExploited IT worker gets $100K payoutAn Australian IT company that exploited a New Zealand worker for seven months has been ordered to pay him more than $100,000.07 Jan 04:49 AM
EmploymentFired postie wins back job and $14KA veteran postie who was wrongly sacked for failing to deliver 29 circulars has got his job back and has been awarded nearly $14,000 in back pay and compensation.07 Jan 02:32 AM
Official Cash RateGlobal markets feeling oil slumpExceptionally low oil prices have thrown world financial markets a curve ball by driving bond yields sharply lower and undermining share prices.06 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentOversleeping chef awarded $10,000A Wellington chef who was sacked on the spot after sleeping through his alarm twice and missing a busy shift with a sore leg has been awarded nearly $10,000.06 Jan 12:50 AM
Official Cash RateAuckland's Xmas house boomNew figures show Auckland property sales were the biggest in December for a decade - but it seems there's now a severe dearth of listings.05 Jan 09:40 PM
EmploymentPotty-mouth wins job back - and $18kA foul-mouthed seafood company employee who was fired for allegedly intimidating colleagues got his job back and a $18,000 payout.05 Jan 09:32 PM
BDBDEconomyRecord new car sales put shine on 2014New vehicle sales in NZ surged to a record in 2014, aided by a buoyant economy and cheaper prices.05 Jan 06:20 PM
EmploymentLaid-off exec wins right to his bonusAn IT firm has been ordered to fork out $16k to a former manager, despite declaring losses of more than $1 million.05 Jan 04:00 PM
EmploymentThe Corner Office: Peter LynnTo build on the company's tremendous momentum achieved in 2014, including reaching $4 billion in assets under management, and deliver exceptional returns for....05 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Telltale topics on economic barometerIn dramatic terms 2014 ended with several big business and economic stories on cliff- hangers.04 Jan 08:30 PM
EconomyBull run reaching end of its tetherSmart investors have, for the most part, been richly rewarded by stock markets in recent years. Can the same kind of returns continue, or is the bull market set to run out of steam?02 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyBrian Fallow: Forecast largely fine, but clouds loomBusinesses, consumers and economic forecasters agree: 2015 should be a reasonably good year - weaker than 2014 but still pretty good by the standards of the recent past.02 Jan 04:00 PM
