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Minimum wage rise expected to create 6500 fewer jobs: MBIE

The minimum wage is set to raise again in April, but not everyone thinks it's a good idea.

Data points to economic boost

GDP growth has slowed but recent run of strong data suggests it's not as bad as expected.

Liam Dann: The bad joke that spoiled a golden decade

As the decade draws to a close Liam Dann looks back on the forces that shaped our lives.

Market Watch: Eight big picks for 2020

Can markets hit new highs in 2020 after a huge 2019? Or will politics unsettle investors?

Editorial: Fair fiscal winds blow Finance Minister's way

EDITORIAL: Economic sentiment has turned as the doomsday scenarios failed to eventuate.

Whanganui skills gap holding back business growth

Skills gaps are keeping many of our businesses from expanding to their full potential.

'Disheartening, stressful and unsettling': Transitional housing stays

The government has spent more than $9 million on transitional housing in Tauranga.

Watercooler conversations: When you quit a job, don't burn any bridges

Avoid burning bridges on your way in - or out - the door.

Liam Dann: Cheer up, we're not sliding into recession

COMMENT: Growth is slowing but there is hope on the horizon.

Up to 160 jobs to go at Auckland Council

Most of the jobs will be back-house staff to make way for more positions in growth areas.

Two years of 'hell': Woman gets $45k over sham restructure

Woman was unfairly treated at work, phased out in sham company restructure.

Liam Dann: Can the kiwi win a global race to the bottom?

COMMENT: Our currency is off almost 10 per cent in six months - how low will it go?

ANZ picks OCR to keep falling - three more cuts by May

ANZ economists expect slowing growth will force three more official cash rate cuts.

Robertson holds nerve on spending as growth slows

Is it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.

Liam Dann: Can we shop our way through a downturn?

Consumer confidence is holding up despite business gloom - can it last?

Westpac's warning: Economy will get worse before it gets better

GDP growth has slowed and while lower rates will provide a boost, it maybe short lived.