OpinionDon Blair: Affordable housing for all? Bad economic policyAs an American, I have firsthand experience of how wrong the push for home ownership can go, writes Don Blair.In New Zealand as in most countries, the housing market is driven by two main variables.13 Jun 09:30 PM
EconomyAuctions popular in brisk marketNearly 40 per cent of properties sold in Auckland last month went by auction, Real Estate Institute figures show.12 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateGovt targets land bank 'super profits'New Zealand's government wants to trim "super profits" from land banking which it says is the biggest impediment to housing affordability in Auckland.12 Jun 02:30 AM
BDBDEconomyMay house sales hit six-year highMay saw the best month for house sales in the past six years, according to monthly property stats released today by the Real Estate Institute (with graphics).12 Jun 01:00 AM
EmploymentReviews bring vital opportunitiesA process which commonly takes place at this time of year is one employees either welcome or dread: the annual performance review.11 Jun 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateInterest-rate increase gains favourThe NZIER shadow board thinks the Reserve Bank should keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent tomorrow.11 Jun 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateFall in dollar catches companies by surpriseThe recent drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar against the US currency could have a caught a number of companies off-guard.11 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyTraffic index points to above trend growthAfter a sluggish start to the year, ANZ's Truckometer is pointing to a period of above-trend growth over the second half of 2013.11 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentDenniston mine 'likely to go ahead'The Environment Court will reconvene tomorrow ahead of its final deliberations on whether to allow an open-cast mine to go ahead on the West Coast's Denniston Plateau.11 Jun 08:05 AM
OpinionBob Jones: Currency a dead duck but union can still flyIn creating a common currency the unavoidable effect was to give Germany, in particular, an artificially low currency advantage, writes Bob Jones.10 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyBig debt fears from hot house marketA bank economist has warned of consumer spending sprees and widespread economic fallout if house price rises continue.10 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomySkids go under kiwi dollarAn air of optimism about the US economy has put the skids under the New Zealand dollar and a drop below US78c could herald further falls, market strategists said.10 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyJapan's 4.1pc growth gives Abe a liftJapan's economy grew more than the Government initially estimated in the first quarter, helping Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to sustain confidence in his campaign to defeat deflation.10 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ property values up 7.1pcNew Zealand property values held their annual pace of growth last month, as demand outstripped supply in Auckland and Christchurch, according to Quotable Value.10 Jun 01:30 AM
EmploymentAre Kiwis workplace slackers?Most New Zealand workers say they could be more productive in their jobs if they had better management, more motivation, and greater recognition in the workplace.09 Jun 11:20 PM
EmploymentIndustrial design at the cutting edgeLauren Palmer's job at F&P is to manage the team that creates world class innovative cooking appliances.07 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentConfidence in a 'bright future' key to local govt successCentral government is encouraging local bodies to become more focused and efficient. Many are considering mergers with others and seeing how to cut costs.07 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentCompanies urged to make workplace funNew Zealand businesses are being urged to follow in Google's footsteps and provide a chilled-out, fun workplace to improve productivity.07 Jun 03:56 AM
OpinionDavid Mayes: Patchy housing market makes case for tweaksIf house prices start rising faster, it can require lenders to reduce the proportion of the property value they are prepared to lend, writes David Mayes.06 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomyEmerging markets push for share of global tax takeEmerging markets like India and China are becoming just as frustrated with international corporate tax rules as developed economies, says a KPMG partner.06 Jun 02:00 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ dollar falls to nine-month lowThe New Zealand dollar fell to a nine month low as investors concerned about global growth moved to the relative safety of US Treasuries.05 Jun 08:55 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Electricity chief zaps regulation schemeBrian Fallow looks at the issues involved in a wholesale electricity market, and whether it is competitive or not.05 Jun 05:30 PM
EmploymentExpo to help set career pathwaysAfter 22 years, the Career Expo show has been given a makeover to provide even more help for students and older people looking for a change in direction.04 Jun 05:30 PM
