A computer 'judge' can correctly predict verdicts of the European Court of Human Rights.

There's general agreement about the factors that improve productivity; unfortunately, there's also general agreement that productivity gains are flatlining.

NZ shares were mixed, with the index dragged lower by SkyCity Entertainment Group.

COMMENT: The Reserve Bank has some explaining to do.

Adjustment to immigration rules could have serious implications for businesses, says BusinessNZ.

Poorer households in New Zealand are subsidising wealthier households to the tune of $59 million a year through credit card reward schemes.

Kiwi man Duane Trafford has posted a blunt assessment of what he needs from his new staff.

Two big banks have upgraded their farmgate milk price forecasts after a modest gain in product prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Rotorua Lakes Council has launched a major campaign to convince Aucklanders to abandon the rat race and move to Rotorua to live and work.

COMMENT: Facebook wants to be in your workplace, but you'll probably find trolls there too.

New Zealand's rate of annual inflation has dropped to just 0.2 per cent for the year to September 30.

According to experts, there's seven very specific traits that every leader needs and if you don't have them, you'll never reach the top.

The study shows some forms of negativity can be tolerated, whereas others are loud and clear warning signs in terms of employee retention.

More than 520 new jobs and $111 million of capital investment could be pumped into Tauranga by prospective new businesses.

An arrangement that allows Fijian seasonal workers to come to New Zealand is likely to be discussed by both Prime Ministers.

COMMENT: Inflation data due today is tipped to show the economy skating dangerously close to deflation, writes Liam Dann.

COMMENT: Breastfeeding can save families huge amounts of time further down the track, writes Robyn Pearce.

Median weekly earnings in Hawke's Bay are surging ahead of other North Island regions.

Theresa May is coming under mounting pressure to reveal her Brexit strategy before she triggers formal negotiations.

Foreign investment in NZ technology companies is at a record high as venture capitalists look to invest in firms rather than acquire them outright.

One in seven houses sold in Auckland are being bought by people who already own five or more properties.

COMMENT: Most Rubicon shareholders would like to see the end of the company's autocratic governance.

COMMENT: Low interest rates make even big home loans affordable - at least for now.

BIG READ: Artificial intelligence is being touted as the biggest potential advance in our history.

WATCH: What's driving the spike in carbon costs? Business Editor at Large Liam Dann talks expert Brian Fallow.

New Zealand Steel told a worker he couldn't take three days bereavement leave to attend the funeral of his whangai brother.

Age and experience has its place in occupations often thought to be realms of the young and enthusiastic

COMMENT: This week's story is about our old friends "the banksters".

A Disney-owned company has been sentenced after an accident on the latest Star Wars film injured Harrison Ford.

COMMENT: Currency markets have seen some big moves this month.