EconomyCup's $67m boost for NZ: reportTeam New Zealand spent $153 million in New Zealand over the last America's Cup campaign and injected a net $117 million into the Auckland economy, creating the equivalent of 1234 jobs, a report says.27 Mar 03:15 PM
EconomyAmerica's Cup money well spent - JoyceThe taxpayer's $36m investment in Team New Zealand has paid off handsomely according to reports released Steven Joyce today.27 Mar 02:23 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Carefully uncaging Chinese tigerChina has embarked on a process of financial liberalisation and the sheer numbers involved mean it will have profound implications across the region, writes Brian Fallow.26 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyUrban renewal vision has growing painsFour projects launched last decade to create or revitalise Auckland communities have endured hard times to reach milestones in their development.26 Mar 03:15 PM
EconomyTreasury: State ownership shouldn't be 'default'Treasury is questioning the way the Crown manages its assets, suggesting state ownership of social assets may not be the most efficient use of government money.26 Mar 03:26 AM
EconomyJust how green is NZ's economy?Are we doing enough? As another report lays out the benefits of a green economy science reporter Jamie Morton looks at what we're doing to achieve it.25 Mar 08:36 PM
EmploymentPaying attention to staff pays offWith industry pundits hinting the job market will heat up across the board this year.25 Mar 03:15 PM
EconomySize, distance biggest challenge to NZFor 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.21 Mar 03:15 PM
EmploymentTake a break, reap rewardsCorporate well-being consultant Sarah Harmer tells a story that illustrates how much energy levels can impact decision-making at work.21 Mar 03:15 PM
EmploymentTom O'Neil: Body language keys to your job interviewLooking 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!21 Mar 03:15 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateChina propels migration to 10-year highNew 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.20 Mar 11:45 PM
EconomySpending in vogue as gloom liftsKiwis 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.18 Mar 03:15 PM
EmploymentWomen. Watch your language.Women. Watch your language. "Just" is a four-lettered word. And uttering the words "I think" could be career limiting.18 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionEditorial: Drop in home ownership no great calamityEditorial: It can be easy to jump to assumptions about statistics, especially if they appear to support a particular agenda.18 Mar 03:15 PM
EmploymentJPMorgan dispute rages onThe 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.17 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Reserve Bank needs all the mates it can getThere's nothing like an interest rate increase and the promise of many more to focus the mind.15 Mar 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank boss sets out plan to ensure inflation does not destroy recovery15 Mar 02:13 AM
OpinionLiam DannHow much the rate rises will costRate rises can seem a bit baffling, but the formula is pretty simple and the Reserve Bank has seldom been more explicit, writes NZ Herald business editor Liam Dann.13 Mar 12:07 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: OCR hike 'just the start'This OCR hike is just the start of the cycle, says Herald economics editor Brian Fallow.12 Mar 11:25 PM
BDBDEconomyCheaper fruit and veges help ease food pricesThe monthly decline in food prices was led by a 6.5pc drop in vegetable prices and a 5.1pc reduction in fruit, according to Statistics NZ.12 Mar 10:54 PM
BDBDEconomyProperty market cools as loan restrictions and rising rates biteThe property market has cooled as rising mortgage rates have tempered demand in recent months, the Reserve Bank says.12 Mar 08:36 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Singing all the way to the Reserve BankOne of the big drivers of economic potential is productivity, which historically has not been a strong point in New Zealand, writes Brian Fallow.12 Mar 06:10 PM
EconomyAnadarko won't say if Otago well dryOil company Anadarko won't confirm claims its exploration off the Otago coast has been unsuccessful.11 Mar 09:40 PM
OpinionJohn Edwards: Candidate confidentiality still holds, with rare exceptionsShould 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.11 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentReferees can get you over the lineThe 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.11 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyEconomy up to speed and cruisingANZ says its Truckometer indices suggest the economy is settling in for a sustained period of growth at least until the middle of the year.11 Mar 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateGrab low rates, say brokersMortgage 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.11 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyHouse prices up in FebruaryNew Zealand house prices rose in February reversing the falls of December and January, according to just released REINZ figures.10 Mar 08:51 PM
Employment600 workers build new prisonAbout 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.10 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentKiwiSaver still a mysteryThe majority of New Zealanders do not fully understand KiwiSaver especially when it comes to switching jobs, tax rates and the Government's annual contribution.10 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentOz jobs growth tippedJobs growth in February is expected to have bounced back after a weak result in January, but not enough to bring down the unemployment rate.10 Mar 04:30 PM
