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Waterfront sites eyed if Cup returns

Waterfront Auckland is exploring six waterfront locations in the event Team New Zealand win the America's Cup and bring the Auld Mug back to the City of Sails.

Fears firms' drug tests breach law

Almost half of firms surveyed by a leading employers' group have reported sacking staff for drug use.

Key to interviews: don't look back

Recently I was shortlisted for a management role I really wanted but was unsuccessful.

Gender pay equality precedent set

An Employment Court decision paving the way for gender pay equality has been hailed as the greatest advance for the rights of working women since the passing of the Equal Pay Act in 1972.

Exemptions lift home chances

The widespread assumption that most first home buyers will be shut out of the housing market by the Reserve Bank's curbs on low-deposit home loans may be too swift.

NZ schools ignoring agriculture - industry leaders

Brian Fallow: Wheeler batting on sticky wicket

Now that we know what the Reserve Bank is doing by way of curbs on low-deposit mortgage lending the question is whether it will work, writes Brian Fallow.

Most Kiwis not expecting a pay rise

A third of working New Zealanders have not had a pay rise in the past two years and the majority are not expecting one this year, according to a survey.

Curbs unlikely to stop house hikes

New controls on mortgage lending, which increase the deposit required to secure a home, will shut more New Zealanders out of the market, economists say.

Hospitality sector springs into life

New Zealand's hospitality sector is experiencing an upturn right now but it's too soon to break out the champagne, says an industry spokesman.

Childcare head's sacking upheld

An early childhood centre manager who used an account set aside for children's lunches, has failed to prove she was unjustifiably dismissed.

Cruise line to lift passenger numbers for NZ

Royal Caribbean is bucking the cruise industry trend this summer and will carry more passengers around New Zealand waters.

Chris de Freitas: Scare proves fragility of precious 'pure' brand

Fallout from the Fonterra botulism scare serves as a timely reminder of the value of New Zealand's international reputation.

Workers: We could not leave at night

An Auckland employer is accused of exploiting migrant workers who claim they were not paid and were housed in city offices.

Stand out in competitive market

In today's competitive employment landscape it's important to actively promote yourself, build networks and be known for your specific skills and experience.

Housing loan restrictions a step closer

The Reserve Bank has moved a step closer to curbing the low-equity housing loans that banks can make.

Reserve Bank fine-tunes low-equity loan restriction regime

Nutricia: We will bring back trust

Damage to the brand not yet known, boss says, as rivals report boosted sales on back of infant formula recall.