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'Buyer beware': Seller cops flak after Hastings mum says her $600 firewood order damp

People buying firewood for winter are being reminded to ask questions before purchasing.

Editorial: Minimum wage, benefit increases - the joke is on the Government

OPINION: Our editorial on increases in main benefit rates and minimum wage from today.

Unvaccinated workers don't have right to get their job back - Govt advice

WorkSafe says few workplaces will be able to justify a vaccine mandate.

6000-9000 people short: New Zealand's water workforce shortage

Water infrastructure could face more pressure if a workforce shortage isn't addressed.

Sasha Borissenko: The law between NZ and escalation of Russian violence

COMMENT: There are fears Vladimir Putin may go rogue by setting his sights on the Pacific.

Great Resignation risk: International recruiters eyeing unsettled Kiwi staff

Recruiters are fishing for Kiwi talent on a daily basis.

Crown says court must mark gravity of the offending and its duty to protect children

Court refuses discharge for Whangarei man who spoke indecently to a young house guest

Inflation Nation: Why the cost of living is rising and what we can do about it

The pandemic triggered the return of inflation, now war has amplified the price pain.

Paul Catmur: Be honest, what do you think of your boss?

Bosses rarely ask for feedback on their performance.

Brian Fallow: Economic soft landing tricky to pull off

Central bank sees GDP growth continuing, but that forecast could easily veer off course.

Reduced hours and RATs: How supermarkets plan to keep food flowing

Stores to increase capacity for online shopping to deal with demand during Omicron surge.

Unemployment insurance: 'Don't buy the baloney'

Opinion: An economics professor cuts through the criticism of the job insurance scheme.

Five challenges of hybrid work - and how to overcome them

HBR: At least in the near term hybrid work arrangements will be the norm for many.

Damien Venuto: NZ about to find out the real value of 'low-skilled' workers

What happens when there's no one available to do the jobs no one wants to do?

Paul Catmur: Does your office need a Jack Reacher?

Paul Catmur shares a few business lessons from the Army.

Business urged to speak up on income insurance scheme

Major new insurance scheme needs careful consideration for both workers and employers.