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China and NZ now level-pegging in global competitiveness stakes
New Zealand has slipped to 25th most competitive economy in the world, while China has edged up to 26th.
Crisis to rival 2008 credit crunch if US debt talks fail
Higher interest rates and an economic shock could be in store for Kiwis if US debt crisis talks fail.
Treasury more pessimistic on economic growth than market
The Treasury is more downbeat about economic growth figures this week, saying it expects gross domestic product grew 0.3% in the first three months of the year.
Brian Fallow: Inflation threatens to bite into recovery
Households at risk of slow wage growth combined with rising costs.
NZ up in global IT rankings
New Zealand has improved its position in global rankings measuring how countries take advantage of new technology.
Brothel brothers failed to ensure Palace Hotel safe - report
The Palace Hotel was moving by up to 5mm an hour towards the street when the decision was made to knock it down, the Auckland Council said today.
Teacher who wouldn't play the game
Judy Kraidy lost her job teaching foreign students because she refused to pass those who didn't learn anything.
Fish price hard to swallow
We might be surrounded by sea but Kiwis continue to pay top dollar for one of our most bountiful resources - fish.