Dairy products from Westland Milk sent to China have been quarantined after concerns were raised about nitrate levels.

Personal computers, the internet and mobile phones have transformed office work, but not for the better, says Bob Harvey.

Is a reliance on agriculture keeping NZ from getting wealthy? In a new book, two scientists argue the case for diversification.

The investment appeal of biofuels seems clear - growing populations urgently need alternatives to scarce and expensive fossil fuels.

New Zealand's hospitality sector is experiencing an upturn right now but it's too soon to break out the champagne, says an industry spokesman.

Fallout from the Fonterra botulism scare serves as a timely reminder of the value of New Zealand's international reputation.

An Auckland employer is accused of exploiting migrant workers who claim they were not paid and were housed in city offices.

In today's competitive employment landscape it's important to actively promote yourself, build networks and be known for your specific skills and experience.

Royal Caribbean is bucking the cruise industry trend this summer and will carry more passengers around New Zealand waters.

Damage to the brand not yet known, boss says, as rivals report boosted sales on back of infant formula recall.

Sharemarket followers can expect to see solid earnings growth from the forthcoming reporting season.

I am the youngest of four boys, raised in Auckland. My dad was the eldest of 13 cousins and that led to family functions filled with noise, fun, arguments and chaos.

In April, the chairman of the Independent Taskforce On Workplace Health and Safety, Rob Jager, announced a vision for safer workplaces.

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce says the Government is yet to decide whether there will be a separate inquiry into Fonterra on top of one planned .

Treasury officials, it seems, think a lot about inequality these days.

How best to cope with the long-term budgetary impact of an ageing population is something Treasury Secretary Gabriel Makhlouf is careful not to be drawn on.

"Was the Fonterra milk scandal caused by New Zealand being 'hostage to a blinkered devotion to laissez-faire market ideology'?" asks Bryce Edwards.

The June quarter's 8000 increase in the number of people employed was not enough to keep pace with growth in the labour force as a whole, and unemployment

Average hourly earnings have risen by the lowest amount since 2010, new figures show.

The NZ labour market is showing gradual improvement as unemployment edges up, wage growth stays subdued and more people look for work.

A United States cruise industry executive says New Zealand port companies need to come up with consistent pricing to help attract more ships.

Fruit bowls instead of snack machines and Swiss balls replacing office chairs are some of the changes businesses are making.

How big a threat the whey contamination scandal poses to New Zealand's trade and economy is just too hard to gauge yet, economists said yesterday.

Auckland hapu and waterfront landowner Ngati Whatua o Orakei says there is no rush to formalise expansion plans for Ports of Auckland.