EconomyOz iron ore earnings soar despite mining concernsThe size of Australia's iron ore export earnings continues to soar despite concerns about an end of the mining boom, a new report says.06 Jan 04:30 PM
EmploymentGood outlook for job-seekersThe number of jobs advertised on Seek grew only slightly last year, but the employment website says NZ ended 2013 in an 'extremely healthy position' and that 2014 is looking positive.03 Jan 10:24 PM
EconomyFed to restrain flying NZ dollarThe New Zealand dollar is expected to remain at elevated levels throughout this year.01 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Sun shines on economy as 2014 dawnsDiscussion of the economy normally disappears in the summer holiday languor, for good reason.31 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyLower dollar set to help strengthen Australian economyThe Australian economy could strengthen in the new year helped by a weaker currency and the policies of central bankers in Washington.31 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentSolid Energy drug tests nab 28 workersSolid Energy's random drug and alcohol tests nabbed 28 offenders in the year to July, more than a third less than the previous year.30 Dec 10:01 PM
EconomyGrowth full steam ahead for 2014The economy is heading into 2014 with a lot of momentum.26 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyFloats far from a sure betThe sharemarket has seen a raft of new companies launch on to the exchange in the past 14 months but not all have proved to be winners.23 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Great year to be a KiwiLet's use present momentum to develop sectors that have the potential to transform New Zealand's economy.22 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Our economic party is heading for a hangoverAfter nearly six grinding years of stop-start recession and timid growth the economy seems set to finally take off.22 Dec 12:27 AM
EconomyEconomic growth hits 4-year highEconomic activity grew 1.4 per cent in the Sept quarter to be 3.5 per cent larger than a year earlier.19 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentForestry fatalities hit 10 in 2013A man aged in his 20s was killed by a falling tree while working on a forestry block in rural Horowhenua this morning.19 Dec 06:32 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: A year on, climate policy still a disgraceA year ago, Brian Fallow described the state of NZ's climate policy as a shambles and a disgrace. A year later, there is no reason to eat those words, he says.18 Dec 08:30 PM
EconomyNZ's deficit the widest since 2008NZ spent $4.8b more than it earned in its dealings with the rest of world during the September quarter.18 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyBleak forecast for the lucky countryThe Australian budget bottom line is looking bleak, and a weaker economy isn't going to help the situation.17 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyTreasury predictions much rosierThe Government expects to resume contributions to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund in 2019/20, a year earlier than projected in last May's Budget.17 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyGovt predicts a 'paper-thin' surplusThe Government books are on track to deliver the promised surplus in 2014 - 15 but at $86 million, still a very small one, despite improvements in the economy.17 Dec 12:00 AM
EconomyAkl house consents hit 5-year highAuckland house and apartment building is at a 5-year high, with nearly 5700 dwelling consents issued in the year to October.16 Dec 10:40 PM
OpinionEditorial: Latest sell out to Hollywood further delays self relianceEditorial: What is it about Hollywood that causes the Government to go weak at the knees?16 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentHow to avoid work these holidaysPlanning on checking your emails from the beach or bach this summer? You're not alone. New research finds Kiwis are among the most hooked on work during holidays.16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: 'Dutch disease' drives rash of losses DownunderThe festering symptoms of "Dutch disease" have burst into a rash of losses across the Australian and New Zealand economies this week.14 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentApple work conditions improvingA labour group monitoring three Chinese factories that make iPhones and other Apple products says once-oppressive working conditions have steadily improved in the last 18 months.12 Dec 07:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Mystery surrounds trade deal talksSo should we look on the TPP with hope or dread? Impossible to say until we know what "it" is, writes Brian Fallow. It doesn't help that these meetings are conducted with all the secrecy of a papal election.11 Dec 08:30 PM
EmploymentAUT scholars take their talent globalKelsen Findlay remembers the sense of awe he and classmates had at the start of their degree that one of their peers had scored an internship at Saatchi & Saatchi, Auckland.11 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentSolo mum awarded $20K over sackingA pregnant solo mother sacked a week before Christmas for allegedly stealing a $35 T-shirt has been awarded almost $20,000 for wrongful dismissal.11 Dec 04:08 AM
EmploymentGM names first woman CEOGeneral Motors product development chief Mary Barra has been named the company's new chief executive, the first female head of a US car company.10 Dec 08:00 PM
