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The jobs that had the fastest salary growth in the past year
IT dominates fastest-growing salaries - but a surprise role takes top spot.
Inside Economics: Should you take NZ Super if you don't need it?
ANALYSIS: Framed in even more basic terms: is the pension a benefit or a right?
Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?
Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending.
Pay equity, KiwiSaver and housing: Where the Govt cut $21b
The pay equity changes have saved the Government almost $13b.
New Reserve Bank survey shows business inflation expectations rising
The Reserve Bank has launched a new survey of business expectations.
Toby Moore: Why debt ceiling fears are overblown
OPINION: Finance Minister Willis warned last Tuesday of nearing NZ's debt ceiling.
The pay rise most Kiwis would walk out of their job for
Money continues to be a powerful influence, even in an uncertain job market.
Hayden Wilson: Fiscal restraint and growth focus define upcoming Budget
OPINION: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Spark confirms outsourcing deal, reveals number of NZ jobs lost
The restructure comes on top of a contract to outsource roles to Infosys.
Dellwyn Stuart: Pay equity move erodes democracy in NZ
The Government used urgency to change pay equity rules last week.
Spark confirms jobs will go as it outsources to AI, networking partner
Restructure comes on top of contract to outsource roles to Infosys.
Matthew Hooton: Te Pāti Māori should leave Parliament voluntarily
OPINION: If Parliament isn’t legitimate, why do Ngarewa-Packer and Waititi show up?
Resene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to survive
Employees say they work 'extremely hard' but still earn less than living wage.
Tesla chair made $333m selling stock as profit fell
She has been profiting from selling Tesla stock since joining, but especially of late.
'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond
PR boss: Anger over C-word has deflected legitimate criticism of Nats over pay equity.
Letters: Time to abolish rebates for charities
OPINION: Begging is a sad reality of New Zealand life today.
Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.
Matthew Hooton: Desperate times call for bold measures
OPINION: Brooke van Velden’s pay equity move is just the start of the savings needed.
'Gut-wrenching': Fury as Hawke's Bay pay equity claims dropped
'Money is more important to them than women.'
‘It’s hurting, it’s really hurting’: Kristine Bartlett on Government move to restrict pay equity claims
The changes are set to give the Government major cost reductions ahead of the Budget.
CEO pay survey: NZ’s first $5m woman but recession hits many in the pocket
Pay packets fall as CEOs fail to achieve performance targets.
New Tourism Minister on more international visitors - and who pays for infrastructure
Upston has announced $60m in tourism initiatives, but none are additional investments.
'People are working their hearts out': The struggle of Northland's workers
Of Northland's workforce, 66% earn $50,000 or less annually.
'Feel like a human': Resene workers struggle to get by on wages
One man said he couldn't even afford a birthday gift for his child.
Liam Dann: RBNZ needs to cut interest rates further and faster
OPINION: The only certainty around the economic direction right now is uncertainty.
Shane Te Pou: Will Winston ride to the rescue for low-wage workers?
OPINION: It’s dumb from a business point of view and, worse, it’s heartless.
‘Smarter investment’: $977m regional deal to bolster Northland economy
Northland's regional deal could boost GDP by $977m and create 6000 jobs.