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Economy's storm clouds: How your region is feeling

Confidence in the economy dismal nationwide, but some bright spots appearing.

Recession is not inevitable - why we shouldn't hike rates too far

Listen: The bear market doesn't have to mean recession, says Fisher Funds' David McLeish.

'Boys' club' bakery sex banter prompts $30k payout

Tough journey is worth it, advocate says after bakery bungles sex harassment complaint.

The free money revolution is finally eating its children

Western governments are paying the price for unleashing an inflationary monster.

Income tax: Never mind the bracket creep, it's what's missed that counts

David Parker admits his interest limitation rule is inferior to a capital gains tax.

IRD hunts 170,000 bank accounts for $350 cost of living payment

Thousands are at risk of missing out on the upcoming payment.

'I was like, do you know how to do your job?': Call to rein in rogue employment advocates

Rogue employment advocates called out by the ERA for giving people poor advice.

Consumer confidence plunges to lowest level since 1988

The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index dropped sharply in June quarter.

Pain at the pump: Cost of importing petrol hits a record new high

PM comments on whether Govt will extend the fuel tax cut, as prices hit fresh highs.

Adrian Orr speech on Māori world view draws critics

Act leader David Seymour says Adrian Orr's speech is 'galling' in a cost-of-living crisis.

The 4-day work week myth - and why NZ risks being 'left behind'

The way we work is set to evolve quickly in the coming years.

Food price surge: Fruit and vege costs spike by whopping 10 per cent

Big rise in food prices means higher inflation and more interest rate hikes are likely.

Job ads rise to new record, applications slump

Job vacancy listings in May were up 15 per cent on the same time last year.

'Crazy': The Great Resignation 'tidal wave' hits NZ - what it means for workers

Increased staff turnover is driving workplace change.

Bitcoin has reached new low and is still sinking, experts warn

Bitcoin has reached new low yet hasn't hit anywhere near rock bottom, experts warn.

Reserve Bank called on to cut NZ's money supply - fast

Rodney Jones on how reducing NZ's money supply is key to curbing inflation.

Sasha Borissenko: A look at prisoners' rights - and earnings

OPINION: There have been moves to raise the minimum wage for prisoners.

Liam Dann: Why interest rates will likely go up to 7%

Where are interest rates headed? And how worried should we be about the economy?