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Urban renewal vision has growing pains

Four projects launched last decade to create or revitalise Auckland communities have endured hard times to reach milestones in their development.

Truckie who lost 10,000 litre tank unfairly dismissed

Treasury: 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.

Just 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.

Paying attention to staff pays off

With industry pundits hinting the job market will heat up across the board this year.

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!

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.

Brian Fallow: OCR hike 'just the start'

This OCR hike is just the start of the cycle, says Herald economics editor Brian Fallow.

Cheaper fruit and veges help ease food prices

The 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.

Property market cools as loan restrictions and rising rates bite

The property market has cooled as rising mortgage rates have tempered demand in recent months, the Reserve Bank says.

Brian Fallow: Singing all the way to the Reserve Bank

One of the big drivers of economic potential is productivity, which historically has not been a strong point in New Zealand, writes Brian Fallow.

Anadarko won't say if Otago well dry

Oil company Anadarko won't confirm claims its exploration off the Otago coast has been unsuccessful.

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.