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Liam Dann: Immigration turns from boom to bust - again

OPINION: Longer-term strategy is needed to smooth population - and economic - growth.

Sweet as ... no? Chocolate set to get more expensive

There is a warning worse may be to come.

Chris Smith: The solution to our broken home-buying model

OPINION: The banking system is working for shareholders and against consumers.

Falling migration could further subdue economy, analysts warn

High immigration numbers have been 'papering the cracks' of the economy.

Marty Verry: More forestry mills will close

OPINION: Three things need to change or we'll lose more timber mills.

Soaring chocolate and olive oil prices push annual food price inflation up

Selected price index data shows overall inflation pressure continues to ease.

Inside Economics: Do we really need to spend more on infrastructure?

OPINION: And Liam Dann looks at the economic policy debate ahead of the US election.

Leaving home: Records tumble for Kiwi departures

The latest data shows the overall net migration rate falling from high levels.

Market Watch: The ‘September effect’, heading into Wall Street’s ‘crash zone’

Mike Taylor looks at the risks of a market crash as we head into the northern autumn.

House prices average $1.108m in August for Auckland’s biggest agency

Prices stable as new listings climb; agency says cheaper mortgages might help.

The food price spike is over, but what are we left with?

How much more are people really paying for groceries?

Asia shares steady, US dollar firm before jobs test

Upcoming jobs report may be crucial for rate cuts in world's biggest economy.

Would you pay $8 for a cup of coffee?

Consumers should pay more for coffee, Flight Coffee company managing director argues.

Sotheby’s earnings plunge as art market catches a chill

Financial Times: Arch-rival Christie’s also suffering from slowdown in auctions.

Are we at 'peak bad' for the economy?

Confidence is important - but a real recovery will need more, economist says.

'Hold them captive': Kiwi billionaire boss wants to ban staff leaving for coffee

'We can’t have people working three days a week and picking up five days a week pay.'