New Zealand Oil & Gas has upgraded the developed reserves at the Kupe field off the Taranaki coast.

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A beneficiary who gained employment through Work and Income has been awarded more than $12,000 after he was sacked just three days into his new job.

Employee satisfaction is at its highest level in 10 years, yet workers report low satisfaction with their benefits, says a new survey.

The letter makes reference to the performance of the Reserve Bank governor although it includes no specific comment on performance of current governor Graeme Wheeler.

Women still earn about 10 per cent less than men after taking into account all measurable factors other than gender, new research has found.

A well-run, on-target meeting is a key form of business communication. The key is good planning and follow through, writes Robyn Pearce.

Dairy prices continued to firm at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 3.8 per cent driven mostly by a big gain in whole milk powder prices.

The Reserve Bank could expand mortgage lending restrictions in an effort to head off the housing boom as it rolls down the country, economists say.

A hotel worker was awarded over $5000 for being unfairly dismissed after falling asleep during her shift.

Inflation for the first quarter of the year was bang on Reserve Bank expectations and won't add weight for another rate cut next week, say economists.

Latest CPI stats show that plunging petrol prices have been cancelled out by rising tobacco prices, pushing inflation to 0.2pc.

Westpac economist says a resurgent property market means new lending restrictions are likely.

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Microsoft and Facebook are the latest companies to open up about gender pay after facing pressure from shareholders.

A knowledge and experience vacuum is likely to be hard to fill

Dear Wall Street: Stop complaining about your pay.

Brexit and growing economic inequality has been highlighted by the IMF as a risk to the global economy.

Real estate chief says fears about Auckland property market unfounded as prices rocket 14 per cent.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has unveiled the design of the country's new $5 banknote, and the reaction has been mixed.

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