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Liam Dann: Record low unemployment points to higher interest rates, inflation

Record low unemployment is a good thing, but it does create other economic problems.

As many as 45,000 missing from unemployment stats, Māori undercounted

As many as 45,000 people are missing from today's unemployment numbers.

Survey results: Burnt out workforce plan longer than usual holiday time this summer

Covid fatigue is one driver to take more holiday leave this summer than any other year.

Opinion | The case for full employment

OPINION: Reasons for maintaining a few per cent of unemployed are flawed and outdated.

Unemployment tipped to hit new low despite lockdown

A stronger labour market puts more pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.

Liam Dann: Why high inflation won't last

Tech billionaires are a weird bunch but they may hold the key to beating inflation.

Editorial: Why inflation inspires fear and loathing in NZ

EDITORIAL: Higher inflation means Kiwis need to brace for higher interest rates.

Liam Dann: New strategy offers Govt chance for fresh start with business

Business and Government must reconcile differences and collaborate on recovery solutions.

Is it all over for the economic boom?

ANZ economists see cause for optimism and forecast V-shaped recovery after sharp GDP hit.

Liam Dann: Gimme Shelter - Markets an island of calm in Covid storm

How to stay focused while chaos reigns? Charlie Watts and financial markets show the way.

Lockdown Hero: Tony's Restaurant owner serves up food parcels during lockdown

The owner of a popular steakhouse is cooking for those in need despite his store closure.

Worst-case scenario: Can economy cope if we can't eliminate Delta?

New forecast: What happens to jobs, GDP and interest rates if elimination doesn't work?

Lockdown Hero: Local butcher works for competitor's store to keep shelves stocked

Local butcher helps out the competition after 30 per cent of staff told to self-isolate.

Need extra cash? Call for stuck-at-home workers to join Covid response

Urgent call for Covid Healthline call centre staff to relieve a service under pressure.

Covid-19: Free mental health support for struggling small-business owners

Workers are urged to access wellbeing advice online.

Liam Dann: The worst thing about the Covid-era in NZ

We haven't seen mass death, illness or economic collapse but for some that isn't enough.