Precarious work creates a group of people who are insecure in all senses - financial, self and social, writes Susan Guthrie and Gareth Morgan.

Food prices are not becoming more expensive as the increase in cost tracks the rate of inflation, an economist says.

Port of Tauranga's mixed ownership structure is considered a significant influence on its established position as New Zealand's best-performing port.

The high kiwi dollar means it's a great time to be an importer or to go on holiday.

Shops and bars will open in downtown Christchurch next month for the first time since the February 22 earthquake two years ago.

A teacher at one of New Zealand's most prestigious private boarding schools was sacked after a disagreement over grades descended into an drawn-out dispute.

Work in post-disaster Christchurch has officially swung from recovery and demolition to rebuild, the Government said today.

Prices would have to go up by 6 to 8 per cent to pay a "living wage" of $18.40 an hour to workers in the lowest-paid sectors - hospitality and retailing.

A deer farm worker who was dismissed after more than 20 animals died from disease has been awarded more than $12,000.

The conversation went something like this: "We, Fran, are a continent. You are an island."

New Zealand house values continue to soar but the booming market is no longer being propped up by property powerhouses Auckland and Christchurch.

This weekend Prime Ministers John Key and Julia Gillard hold their annual pow-wow in Queenstown.

The Mainzeal receivership highlights once again the poor governance of the Richina Pacific group of companies.

We cling to the same predictable policy framework while our currency appreciates and the dilemma facing our exporters remains, writes John Walley. The world has changed and New Zealand needs to take notice.

Many of Mainzeal's workforce of 400 staff learned about the collapse of the company on Waitangi Day through the media.

Very weak jobs data from Statistics New Zealand yesterday raised economists' eyebrows.