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Workforce plan aims to tackle skill gaps

'The group was set up to basically identify skill gaps in the region'

Liam Dann: Inflation is a plague, let's fight it like one - together

The best paid among us also need to recognise that this is a time for restraint.

Is 'greedflation' adding to the cost of living crisis?

OPINION: Our editorial says business needs to do its bit in the battle to beat inflation.

European Central Bank raises rates for first time in 11 years

The ECB made a surprise hike of half a percentage point.

Record $10.5 billion annual trade deficit

Deficit hits highest level since records began in 1960.

Liam Dann: Is a housing crash the secret weapon in war on inflation?

Housing offers clues to an inflation peak - just don't expect prices to stop rising soon.

Will higher-than-expected inflation send mortgage rates further north?

Experts share their views on how high mortgage rates will go.

Baker's wife fined for her part in exploiting workers

Partner knew what was happening so she's also liable, authority rules.

No Minister, more spending won't help keep inflation down

Opinion: To sell targeted fiscal spending as keeping inflation under control is a stretch.

Has inflation peaked? Tomorrow's CPI reveal tipped to be bad or worse

Consumer Price Index data will show how high the Reserve Bank has to hike interest rates.

Paul Catmur: How to deal with procrastination - read this immediately

It's a lie that you work best under pressure, writes Paul Catmur.

Covid: Sick or isolating staff can't be forced into the office

Omicron's second wave is sparking a wave of disputes about workers' rights.

Up to our eyeballs in homes for sale; house prices rise, new data shows

Buyers more cautious, vendors want best prices.

Tax trip-up: The implications of a working holiday business trip

Businesses warned to be careful about combining work and holidays.

RBNZ set to hike again - when will interest rates peak?

Some are tipping mortgage rates have peaked, but the RBNZ may have other ideas.

Liam Dann: Recession to the rescue! Why we're cheering on the villain

Keep gloomy and carry on - recession fears are doing their bit to beat inflation.

Why the labour crisis could last until next year

More robots in restaurants, better lifestyles for workers? How to solve the crisis.

Editorial: Staffing crisis demands vigorous visa response

OPINION: Our editorial says there's no time for complacency in NZ's labour crisis.