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Employment confidence hits record low amid Middle East conflict
The loss of confidence was shared across all survey measures and the worst in 20 years.
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We should raise the super age, right? But would you happily sacrifice $60k?
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of over-65s still in work at 24%.
Thomas Coughlan: Nicola Willis gives herself some breathing space and puts the squeeze on Labour
OPINION: Forecasts assume operating allowances of $2.4b in the next three Budgets.
The biggest mistake people make when asking for more money
A negotiation expert says trying not to seem 'greedy' can cost you dearly.
Gregor Paul: Money or the black jersey – how NZ Rugby fails Pasifika players
OPINION: Pasifika make up 40% of pros but hold only a handful of rugby power roles.
Kiwi company accused of withholding bonuses, Hurricanes tickets from striking union members
Workers allege they are being treated differently during attempts to get a living wage.
'Ugly' – business confidence falls again but hopes war shock may be easing
There are signs that the initial confidence shock has dissipated, an ANZ economist says.
New Wellington water entity defends 'generous' hike in salaries
Board members at Tiaki Wai are set to earn twice as much as their predecessors.
Andrew Twidle: The simple KiwiSaver step that could transform teens' futures
OPINION: Average KiwiSaver balances for 66- to 70-year-olds sit at about $65,000.
NZ CEO pay survey: The $17m boss who broke our spreadsheet
Are any CEOs really worth $17.3m? What the pay survey tells us.
Stronger teen maths skills linked to higher study and pay, new study finds
The University of Auckland study links teen maths scores to adult earnings.
Business confidence dips on interest rate fears but remains elevated
A net 23% of firms report higher activity than at the same time last year.
NZ Rugby agrees to new deal with players
Women in Super Rugby Aupiki will now earn up to $25,000 a season.
Hurricanes BBQ scrapped as Resene workers protest amid living wage row
'We are sick of Resene putting its profit into the Hurricanes rather than supporting us.'
Former salon boss admits exploiting migrant workers after MBIE probe
Exploitation of temporary visa workers leads to six guilty pleas.
Why our unemployment rate is still 'pretty lousy'
Unemployment is at the highest rate it's been in 10 years.
‘Not great but better than it looks’ - economists see bright spots in today’s unemployment rise
The latest data show 165,000 people now out of work but more jobs are being created
Money Talks: ‘Deeply uncomfortable’ - Westpac CEO on $2.4m salary made public
Listen: 'I recognise that I get paid a lot of money,' Catherine McGrath says.
Liam Dann: Supermarket prices aren’t too high, wages are too low
OPINION: The obsession with supermarket prices distracts from NZ’s productivity problem.
'Return of the investor': Kiwibank forecasts brighter economic days ahead
NZ dodged trade war bullets and now the housing market and retail spending are picking up.
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Last of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?
There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.
Richard Prebble: Why moving to Australia may not be the upgrade young Kiwis expect
OPINION: Australia's average fulltime pay is higher, but inflation there is rising.
Inside Economics: The unavoidable reason New Zealand will need to tax capital
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
Early childhood educators in Australia get final 5% pay rise
The 15% total rise has lifted average educator pay by about $A160 a week.
Lifting Kiwisaver contributions to 12% makes sense – when the whole scheme is fixed
OPINION: Nearly 26% of New Zealanders say they're struggling to get by financially.
Christopher Luxon defiant amid talk he could be rolled as National leader
He says he will be Prime Minister heading into next year.
Resene factory workers strike over ‘drop in the ocean’ 8c pay offer increase
The union estimates it would cost Resene $200,000 a year to pay members the living wage.
'Absolutely huge': The pay hikes Crown bosses got after recent changes
The Government is defending it, but Labour's not impressed.
Letters: Govt response to Supreme Court decision is not progressive
OPINION: The All Blacks need to go back to the training manual, one reader writes.