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Size, distance biggest challenge to NZ

For the first time in its history New Zealand is part of the world economy's fastest growing region, Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf says, but he worries that we are not doing enough to seize the opportunity that represents.

Take a break, reap rewards

Corporate well-being consultant Sarah Harmer tells a story that illustrates how much energy levels can impact decision-making at work.

Tom O'Neil: Body language keys to your job interview

Looking back at two decades old textbooks I studied while completing a degree in the "dark art" of psychology, I discovered two things: one - I am quite old ... Two - the more things change, the more they stay the same!

China propels migration to 10-year high

New Zealand's inbound migration rose to a 10-year high last month, as China overtook the UK to become the biggest source of net migrants for the first time in a decade.

Spending in vogue as gloom lifts

Kiwis are splashing out on wining, dining and big-ticket items such as new cars and household furniture as consumer confidence hits a nine-year high.

Women. Watch your language.

Women. Watch your language. "Just" is a four-lettered word. And uttering the words "I think" could be career limiting.

Editorial: Drop in home ownership no great calamity

Editorial: It can be easy to jump to assumptions about statistics, especially if they appear to support a particular agenda.

JPMorgan dispute rages on

The former New Zealand boss of JPMorgan Chase is locked in "full-blown adversarial litigation" with the bank where he is seeking $170,000 in damages.

Bernard Hickey: Reserve Bank needs all the mates it can get

There's nothing like an interest rate increase and the promise of many more to focus the mind.

John Edwards: Candidate confidentiality still holds, with rare exceptions

Should employers keep unsuccessful job candidates' details private? Can they? A recent case highlighted by the <i>Herald</i> might have left doubt in some minds.

Referees can get you over the line

The days of written references for job seekers are mostly over with the majority of employers now preferring to talk to two or three nominated referees.

Economy up to speed and cruising

ANZ says its Truckometer indices suggest the economy is settling in for a sustained period of growth at least until the middle of the year.

Grab low rates, say brokers

Mortgage brokers are urging borrowers to fix the interest rates on their loans and say it's not too late despite an expected increase in the official cash rate tomorrow.

Call for delay in iron sands mining application

House prices up in February

New Zealand house prices rose in February reversing the falls of December and January, according to just released REINZ figures.

600 workers build new prison

About 600 construction workers are on the 17ha site of New Zealand's biggest new prison and the country's largest public-private partnership, which is recruiting staff now.

KiwiSaver still a mystery

The majority of New Zealanders do not fully understand KiwiSaver especially when it comes to switching jobs, tax rates and the Government's annual contribution.

Oz jobs growth tipped

Jobs growth in February is expected to have bounced back after a weak result in January, but not enough to bring down the unemployment rate.