EconomyStandoff risk to revivalBrinkmanship in the US threatens the business and consumer confidence on which its economic recovery depends, says AMP chief economist Bevan Graham.15 Oct 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateReserve bank boss backs loan rulesThe Reserve Bank has rejected claims that its curbs on low-deposit mortgage lending will have the perverse effect of reducing the amount of new housing.15 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyNZ dollar 'would suffer' in US debt defaultA United States debt default would drive a substantial fall in the New Zealand dollar's value, say currency strategists.15 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGayle Peterson: Women's leadership skills neededNew Zealand rightly prides itself on being a leader in women's rights. It was ranked sixth out of 135 countries in the Global Gender Gap report for 2011.13 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Age of super eligibility has to be liftedAnother report containing another warning about the need to address rising costs of super has been met with another statement which says: "there's no problem".13 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyMigrant workforce key in the new NZNew Zealanders who die or leave the country permanently are being replaced by citizens of other nations.13 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyMass job cuts loom at fishing companyAbout 200 jobs are on the chopping block at Christchurch-based fishing company Independent Fisheries Ltd.11 Oct 01:05 AM
EconomyFirst woman to lead US central bankIn a history-making selection, US President Barack Obama nominated Janet Yellen to be chairman of the Federal Reserve.09 Oct 10:25 PM
EconomyNZ growth tipped among strongestNew Zealand will rank among the strongest-growing of the advanced economies this year and next year.09 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomySix thousand new homes for AucklandThe first batch of `special housing areas' in Auckland, which will bring 6000 new sections onto the market, have been revealed today.09 Oct 03:33 AM
EconomyUS debt crisis: Obama urges new voteUS President Barack Obama says he's willing to negotiate with Republicans on their priorities, but not under the threat of "economic chaos.''08 Oct 10:38 PM
EmploymentFemale trainee keen to nail awardA trainee carpenter from Herne Bay is one step closer to winning a national award after being shortlisted in an apprentice of the year contest.08 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyRecovery getting broader - surveyThe New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey of business opinion has found the sector in good heart and evidence of a recovery that is becoming broader-based.08 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyBiz confidence up to highest in 3 yearsMore than 30pc of New Zealand businesses have reported optimism in the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - the highers level since March 2010.07 Oct 09:50 PM
EconomyOct 17: Day the US can't pay its billsOn Oct 17 the US faces its first-ever default on its $16.7 trillion debt - something that could plunge the nation - and the world - into a crisis worse than 2008.07 Oct 09:27 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwisaver: No need to contribute while on OEContributions holiday is automatic when people leave, but lump sum payments can be made at any time.07 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyGovt on track for surplusThe government has posted a smaller operating deficit than forecast and affirmed its target to reach a surplus by 2015.07 Oct 03:25 AM
BDBDEconomyFinancial shutdown impact widensA two-week US govt shutdown could cut 0.25 percentage points off fourth-quarter economic expansion, says one top Federal Reserve official.06 Oct 06:20 PM
EconomyMan sees carbon as part of the pastFor a man profoundly worried by the unsustainable track the world is on, Sir Jonathon Porritt is remarkably cheerful.05 Oct 02:46 AM
EmploymentIncomes up as workforce ages and pay rates riseWage and salary earners' incomes rose 4.8 per cent at the median over the year ended June, but the increase reflected an ageing of the working population as well as higher rates of pay.04 Oct 04:30 PM
