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Paul Glass: More scrutiny will help everyone

Transparency and engagement are important ingredients in building a successful business that serves the needs of all stakeholders, writes Paul Glass.

Construction lifts manufacturing index

The most timely gauge of manufacturing is the most positive it has been for a year, as a pick-up in construction boosts upstream suppliers.

Revealed: Solid Energy's $27b plan

Prime Minister John Key this morning released documents detailing Solid Energy's ambitious expansion plans.

Job market 'even keeled' in February

Skills shortage puts IT grads in the driver's seat

When it comes to hiring IT staff, there's at least as much pressure on employers to put their best foot forward as there is on job candidates.

Jobs data bolsters Wall St's record streak

Reserve Bank warning shot

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler delivered a warning to the financial markets yesterday - don't assume interest rates can only go up from here.

India overtakes UK as primary source of skilled migrant workers

Beekeepers rejoice in scorching summer

Baking summer sparks wine warning

The wine industry risks slipping back into overproduction as one of the driest summers in living memory provides outstanding grape-growing conditions across the country, says an analyst.

Health insurer backs tax cut

New Zealand's largest health insurer is supporting a proposed tax change to make policy cover cheaper.

Energy giant back on PM's agenda

Prime Minister John Key says he will raise the possibility of Brazilian energy company Petrobras returning to New Zealand when he meets the country's President.

Hide: Bravo the real business class

Rodney Hide looks at the left's latest cause for businesses to cough up a "living wage".

Crown operating deficit smaller than forecast

Farm profit expected to fall 54pc

Sheep and beef farmers may be in for a tough time with profits predicted to halve this season as the full impact of lower lamb prices and widespread drought starts to hit home.

Governor opts for decision by committee at Reserve Bank

The Reserve Bank is taking a more collegial approach to decision-making, with governor Graeme Wheeler announcing a governing committee.

Investors drive market to record

The New Zealand sharemarket surged to a record high yesterday, driven by rises in major stocks including Telecom, Sky TV and Xero.

Chile tops Key's list of Latin friends