EconomyTax ruling alarming - expertInternational investors could be scared off by a Court of Appeal decision yesterday, say tax specialists.05 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentHallwright fails to win back jobGuy Hallwright has failed in his bid to win back his job with Forsyth Barr after the ERA ruled his conviction for running over a man had damaged the company's reputation.05 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyPort of Tauranga claims super-size winThe Port of Tauranga says a decision allowing it to make way for super-sized containerships has ended a near four-year battle with iwi.05 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyIRD's 'slam-dunk' win in big tax caseAn appeal in a landmark tax avoidance case has been thrown out this morning in what one commentator called a "complete slam dunk" for Inland Revenue.04 Mar 10:45 PM
EmploymentSacked teen's $12 tip earns $13kAn 18-year-old bar worker sacked for taking $12 of unclaimed pokie machine winnings as a tip has been awarded more than $13,000 compensation for being unfairly dismissed.04 Mar 09:50 PM
OpinionWayne Cartwright: Asset sale is 'strategic blunder'The Government has grossly underestimated the value of hydro-energy assets to New Zealand citizens, writes Wayne Cartwright.04 Mar 04:30 PM
Economy$1b drought hit tipped for economyDrought is likely to shave 0.5 per cent off gross domestic product by the end of the year and take a toll on next year's output as well, says ANZ bank.04 Mar 04:30 PM
EconomyAsset boost turns Auckland loss into big profitNew Zealand's largest territorial authority has dramatically reversed its financial position, turning an $88 million loss into a $478 million profit.04 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Mighty River float a tricky oneThe debate about the financial merits of assets sales is a good one, and based purely on the numbers the benefits are marginal, writes Liam Dann.03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionHamish McRae: EU-US trade deal creeping on to agendaTalks between the EU and the US on a free trade deal, joining the world's two largest trading blocs, are scheduled to start in the summer.03 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentSensible steps to modern day careerThe job climate is highly unpredictable, and there are huge issues regarding youth unemployment yet to be addressed. For students or new graduates, there is a strategic approach for all these aspects.01 Mar 04:30 PM
EmploymentMinistry cuts 139 health, safety jobsThe jobs of 139 health and safety inspectors will be disestablished and staff made to reapply for the positions.28 Feb 06:07 AM
Official Cash RateNew tools for central bank this year - EnglishBill English says the Government is "considering formalising" proposals to restrict bank lending and other "tools" to control credit growth.27 Feb 12:20 AM
EconomyFaster economy tippedThe economy will grow faster this year and next year than we have seen since the recession but the recovery remains brittle, the Institute of Economic Research says.26 Feb 04:30 PM
EmploymentYouth starting wage law recommendedA Parliamentary committee has recommended a starting wage for youth be passed into law.26 Feb 12:25 AM
EconomySurvey: Life quality still goodA growing number of people do not have enough money to meet their everyday needs and many are putting off visiting the doctor because it is too expensive.25 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyRealtors deny foreigners upping pricesFor the first time, the BNZ-REINZ Residential Market Survey this month sought 572 real estate agents' views about overseas buyers.25 Feb 04:30 PM
EmploymentFinancial analyst awarded $16k after sackingThe Employment Relations Authority has awarded a man more than $16,000 after he was sacked for refusing to do a job which he thought was illegal.25 Feb 02:25 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Feeling the summertime bluesI'm starting to feel guilty about this long decadent Auckland summer. It could just be my grandmother's Presbyterian streak kicking it.24 Feb 04:30 PM
EmploymentBig job losses worry union bossesThere are fears that hundreds of jobs are on the line as union bosses go into urgent meetings with several big businesses battling to survive.24 Feb 04:30 PM
