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Tech firm goes from ‘best place to work’ to layoff email laughing stock

Firm sacks staff across Australia and New Zealand, with CEO using a 'retch-inducing' word.

Modern slavery campaigners say Govt is too slow

Kiwis are spending billions on goods made by slaves, company director says.

Jenny Craig to shut shop doors, make staff redundant

Jenny Craig went into voluntary administration last month.

‘Intention to open’ Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields this season as $81.6m debt revealed

Negotiations with potential buyers are ongoing: administrators.

Liam Dann: Why record migration won’t be an election issue

Immigration has never been an issue that divides neatly along left-right political lines.

Commodity export prices steady despite slowing China demand

Shipping costs continue to fall sharply as volumes ease.

What's worrying Gen Z and Millennials the most

And how organisations can better help staff.

PwC’s future in Australia under threat as tax advice crisis grows

Business with 9200 employees and A$2.6 billion in annual revenue is under pressure.

The curious case of the disappearing ERA member

Employment Relations Authority member abruptly departs, leaving 19 cases dangling.

Liam Dann: Could the AI revolution solve the cost of living crisis?

We seem evolutionarily hardwired to embrace any new tool we are offered, despite the risk.

RBNZ confirms easing of mortgage lending restrictions

LVR rules to be loosened from June 1.

Are businesses pushing up prices to take advantage of inflation?

Some are starting to wonder if businesses have become too enthusiastic with price rises.

Editorial: Interest rates aren’t the problem - debt is

In historic terms, interest rates aren't actually so high.

Adrian Orr: Govt ‘more of a friend than foe’ in attempts to cool inflation

Reserve Bank downplays impact of government spending plans on inflation.

Liam Dann: Is the age of low-interest rates over? Don’t bet on it

OPINION: Will sharemarkets ever sail the fair winds of low rates again?

Liam Dann: What peaking OCR means for mortgage rates

An OCR peak might be good news for mortgage holders - if RBNZ has got it right.

‘Peak’ OCR: NZ dollar, interest rates drop after crazy day on markets

Reserve Bank's latest update caused a stir.

Market close: NZ stocks rally after Reserve Bank's surprise OCR call

The index had a 0.9 per cent turnaround after the RBNZ's announcement.