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Fitch Solutions tips the kiwi dollar to rise as economy improves through next 18 months.
Millennials' financial confidence shaken by Covid
Soaring house prices likely to blame for a rise in financial anxiety of millennials.
Liam Dann: Are we about to enjoy an encore of the rock-star economy?
Treasury's economic forecasts look rosy, but they include three very bold assumptions.
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The Government has just announced its new Budget — but what does it actually mean for you?
Editorial: NZ could still yet have higher wages
Editorial: NZ ranked outside the top 20 nations for gross national income. Let's fix that.
Community in shock over potential closure of Kawerau mill
Owner Norske Skog has met with employees to begin consulting on future of operation.
Liam Dann: Why Robertson won't match big-spending Aussies
Finance Minister needs to be prepared for backlash as he sticks to middle path on Budget.
Jobs ads at record levels - where the squeeze is happening
New data adds to fears of labour shortages restricting growth
Watch: Grant Robertson responds to pay freeze criticism
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is making a pre-Budget speech.
Liam Dann: Why the Govt's pay freeze won't hold
Budget season is here again, but will the Government be spreading the fiscal cheer?
Editorial: Slowdown? What slowdown? Economy is still running hot
First quarter unemployment data highlights just how resilient New Zealand has been.
Liam Dann: We're through the worst of Covid economic shock
The economy survived what was supposed to be a very tough quarter with jobs growth intact
Jobless rate falls further than forecasts
New figures further evidence of how well the New Zealand economy has performed, ASB says.
Liam Dann: Will unemployment rise? The real clues to the economy's strength
Labour Market data due Wednesday will offer more clues to the strength of the economy.
Covid-19: Kiwis grappling with toll on jobs, mental health
Survey finds many Kiwis still feeling Covid-19 pandemic's economic and emotional impacts.
Sacked Canterbury health boss appears in court in fight to get job back
Alistair Humphrey has lodged a personal grievance against CDHB for unjustified dismissal.
City teens less likely to have part-time jobs - but not because they're lazy
City teens are less likely to find suitable part-time work because of the Covid-19 impact.
Survey findings: How Kiwis really feel about their jobs
Survey findings show realities of burnout among Kiwis, and confidence in the economy.
Painter sacked in first week wins $12,500 compensation
He was awarded compensation and lost wages, after just four-and-a-half days into the job.
The parallel pandemic: Heavy toll of Covid on our kids' mental health
Covid's impact on mental health, especially in youth, will outlive virus, experts say.
Epic job hunt: 3000 applications, 158 interviews but still out of work
'All I want is to pay my bills and provide for my son.'
Nestle plans to make 45 staff redundant at South Auckland factory
Nestle plans to close its Wiri site and move lolly production to Victoria, Australia.
Young woman wins $10,000 employment compensation
Issues included suspension, limited breaks & an "embarrassing" mall disciplinary process.
Liam Dann: Grant Robertson's $10b dilemma
Is it time for the Government to pull out its chequebook to head off recession?
Top graduate workplaces revealed: Is your workplace on the list?
Find out which businesses made the top 100 of places new graduates want to work.
Covid-19: Urgent call to upskill and retain staff in tech sector
Top IT positions in NZ filled by overseas talent despite 6000 tech graduates each year.
Brian Fallow: Jobs bouncing back from Covid? Not so fast
PAYE data suggests employment hasn't recovered as strongly as believed.
Impact of three-day lockdown on job market revealed
Employment data shows even a three-day Covid lockdown has an impact on jobs advertised.
New job site 'inploi' targets 'new collar workers': The Millennials and Gen Z
Are instant messages and video interviews the best way to land a new job?
Small Business: Empowering workers with disabilities
North Shore business owner Martin Wylie talks about benefits of marginalised workforce.
Liam Dann: RBNZ pushes back on celebrating recovery too soon
The RBNZ is waging a battle with bullish markets over recovery expectations.
Liam Dann: What snap lockdown means for interest rates
This lockdown hasn't shifted economic forecasts but that doesn't mean it has no influence.
Why latest NZ unemployment figure may not give a true picture
ANALYSIS: Important to get figures right to know if we are truly out of any recession.