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NZ's monthly trade deficit narrowed in November as imports declined from earlier periods which were boosted by aircraft arrivals.

COMMENT: It's the most hyper-busy time of the year and being busy has become a public marker for our worth.

The manager of a major cleaning company has lost his job after allegedly acting inappropriately at a work Christmas party.

The industry advertising the most positions on Seek this year has been revealed.

COMMENT: Eight years since Mr English was handed the fiscal reins is plenty of time to build a legacy.

Think you've got what it takes to work at Apple? See if you can answer these 23 interview questions.

Workers would prefer more flexible working hours over additional time off according to a new survey.

New Zealand consumer confidence posted its biggest lift in four years as rural communities were more upbeat after gains in dairy prices

Less than half of young renters voted at the last election, and more than 90 per cent of property owners over the age of 50 voted.

When conditions are harsh, staff are likely to find satisfaction through acts of deviant behaviour, research suggests.

What happens to the working class when millionaires and billionaires are in charge?

New Zealand consumer confidence slipped from a 19-month high this month while remaining relatively upbeat.

Gareth Morgan's proposal to tax the equity on homes does not sound like an election winner, but it's worth another look, writes Brian Fallow.

The end of an economic era may have occurred yesterday.

Don't underestimate the importance of employees and workplaces having the right "fit"

A new Ferrari showroom is opening in Auckland today amid a booming market for luxury vehicles.

WATCH THE ECONOMY HUB: Liam Dann and Jamie Gray discuss the implications of this morning's US Federal Reserve rate hike.

Uncertainty is forcing businesses to make a hard choice: Stick it out, or hit the road.

The Government is planning unilateral action to crack down on tax dodging by multinational companies.

If the decision has been made to leave your employer, timing is everything

Long working hours, low pay and squalid accommodation - welcome to the real toy factory where your presents are made.

The Reserve Bank has issued a formal warning to Aotearoa Credit Union over its failure to meet its anti-money laundering obligations.

Some mortgage holders are breaking their fixed terms early to lock in longer term rates before they rise further, says a broker.

Shocking reports of Amazon workers sleeping in tents near factories and drivers defecating in bags have emerged in the lead up to Christmas.

COMMENT: Leadership change is always the best time to reassess what any country or government should focus on.

The theme park reopens today but will it be able to shake off the tragedy that killed four people?

COMMENT: John Key gets a pass mark on economic performance, but what does the rest of his scorecard look like?

Millennials are young, gifted, digitally savvy and they know what they want

Having a strong personal brand is vital to ensure you are viewed as a professional and respected leader in your industry