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Health NZ confirms roles cut, despite ongoing legal challenge

Legal action by PSA means some changes are currently on hold.

'Wave of opportunity' – 120 new jobs, some require no experience

The business plans to seek staff in three waves, with many different roles to be filled.

U-turn: Treasury to let union and other groups attend Budget lock-up

The move follows Nicola Willis intervening.

From 'pretty tough' rural Tassie to managing $80b: NZ Super chief Jo Townsend's career

'Money was certainly not plentiful in our household,' she tells Liam Dann.

Fast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn

'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff

New data show young Kiwis leading the brain drain; net migration falls below 30,000

A large number of young Kiwis are leaving for Australia, although the rate may have peaked

Inside Economics: What tariff truce means for NZ and why steak prices are rising

Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Vector hires advisers for strategic review of fibre business

Auckland's Vector has appointed Barrenjoey to review its fibre business,

First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans

Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.

Stock Takes: Will reporting season see the end of a bear market?

Fisher and Paykel Healthcare will be the main event when it reports on May 28.

Matthew Hooton: Desperate times call for bold measures

OPINION: Brooke van Velden’s pay equity move is just the start of the savings needed.

'Like a Band-Aid': Methanex deal highlights energy supply challenges

Contact is buying 2.8 petajoules of gas from Methanex over eight weeks.

NZ banks face repaying $9.2b in cheap Covid loans in coming months

The money was borrowed during Covid times at a very low interest rate.

Bryce Wilkinson: Nicola Willis faces uphill Budget battle with fiscal deficits

OPINION: This year's Budget needs to cut ineffective spending and increase income.

Jobless rate better than expected, part-time worker increase credited

The labour market remained weak and disinflationary, economists say.

'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold

Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.

Inside Economics: How much Government debt is too much?

OPINION: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Unemployment remains unchanged at 5.1%

The labour market remains subdued despite better-than-expected result.