The number of New Zealand house sales rose to a six-year high last month and prices touched a new record.

The Government remains on track to return to surplus by 2014/15 but its current "firm" control on spending will continue beyond that date.

Young people are overlooking the agricultural technology sector as a viable, well-paid career option, says Gallagher.

Auckland's economy grew by 2.8 per cent last year, ahead of its 10-year average and powered by finance, professional services and

Kiwi business people will have to be smart. Australia, for instance, is now facing strong competition in the hard commodities space from Africa.

Hoani Murray is an oil-rig boss, with weighty responsibilities and a generous salary.

Housing valuations are the highest in seven years, prompting a slowdown in the market as some buyers hold off until prices become more affordable.

An Auckland game development studio has more than quadrupled its staff numbers in less than three years and says it has no plans to slow down.

Climbing house prices and a growing proportion of lending at high loan-to-value ratios are stoking fears at the Reserve Bank of a boom followed by a destructive bust.

McDonald's and Restaurant Brands have joined other retail giants who have decided against paying 16 to 19-year-olds the new youth wage.

Alesco, whose tax-avoidance battle with Inland Revenue is seen as a test case for disputes involving more than $300 million, is trying to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Finance Minister Bill English says Chinese investors are starting to think about New Zealand again as an investment destination, including for the state-owned enterprises share-float.

The Productivity Commission has begun an inquiry, at the Government's behest, into how productivity in the services sector might be improved.

New graduates are currently in demand in the nursing industry, but they must be eager and enthusiastic, and should never say "no" to anything.

Up to $400 million more a year could be pumped into the KiwiSaver scheme with the latest contribution increases.

New Zealand and Chinese leaders are gearing up for one of their most significant gatherings since the Free Trade Agreement was signed five years ago.

Will an increase in KiwiSaver employer contributions be covered by dropping my base pay back?

The situation in Cyprus has been a blunt reminder that the world is still working through debt problems which could lead to more global market wobbles.

Finance Minister Bill English has asked officials what tax reforms could materially lift the economy's performance, writes Brian Fallow.

Business confidence slipped in this month's ANZ Business Outlook survey, though it remains high by the standards of the survey's 25-year history.