PremiumPremiumEconomy'A lot of countries have spent their bullets, we haven't' - economistANZ chief economist Sharon Zollner says NZ is in a good position to weather the storm.25 Mar 04:58 AM
EmploymentEmployers told: 'Do your utmost to avoid redundancy'Employment lawyer says buying staff loyalty will be crucial to business recovery.24 Mar 10:41 PM
EconomyWorld stocks surge as US politicians near dealStocks have bounced back sharply.24 Mar 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentQE Explainer: RBNZ move signals new era for economyThe Reserve Bank draws on New Zealand's collective wealth to stabilise money markets.24 Mar 04:45 AM
EconomyAnger erupts as Republicans and Democrats fail to end bailout stalemateAmerican politicians can't agree on how US$2 trillion should be spent.23 Mar 11:42 PM
EmploymentWorking from home: The best video chat solutions and tipsWhat companies are picking. Plus: top tips for better video conferencing.23 Mar 08:02 PM
EmploymentHoly videocall: Batman pops in to bring smiles amid Coronavirus newsCaped Crusader popped up during Vodafone video call to bring joy after coronavirus news.23 Mar 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Lyons: Govt rescue package is too cumbersome and slowComment: Immediate mortgage and business debt breaks would be a better approach.23 Mar 12:00 AM
EconomyWage subsidies could be broadened if NZ hits alert level threeIf Covid-19 alert level goes up, Government's response almost certain to broaden.22 Mar 11:12 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank beginning GFC-era $30b spending spreeThe RBNZ will begin a quantitative easing programme for the first time in NZ's history22 Mar 07:34 PM
Official Cash Rate$30b buy: Reserve Bank's emergency move to keep interest rates low"The programme aims to provide further support to the economy."22 Mar 07:30 PM
EmploymentHow our cafes and bars are adapting to Covid-19Local hospitality businesses remain open in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic.22 Mar 04:01 PM
EmploymentCoronavirus crisis: Thousands of job cuts comingThe Chamber of Commerce says job cuts are coming and has urged the Government to do more.22 Mar 04:00 PM
EmploymentSpark closes three stores, Vodafone NZ hit by India lockdownStaff shortages see both telcos warn on store closures to come.20 Mar 07:14 PM
EconomyNZ retains 'ample' spending room: Moody'sRatings agency says stimulus package is not enough to hurt Government's fiscal strength.20 Mar 05:10 AM
EconomyNZ Super Fund plunges $9 billion during coronavirusFund maintains the best strategy is to keep buying, despite large fall in its size.19 Mar 10:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: A bungy cord for a virus-hit economyThis week's emergency measures won't stop the fall, but they do provide a valuable buffer.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank quarantines cash for hygiene, has two years supplyReserve Bank will quarantine money for 14 days.19 Mar 04:42 AM
Employment'Retail therapy is over' - worker's stark message to browsing customersSome retail workers in larger malls feel at risk from customers 'browsing to feel normal'.19 Mar 02:15 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ's already tepid economic growth heading for a nose diveNew Zealand's economy was already slowing in the final quarter of last year.19 Mar 12:55 AM
EmploymentTom O'Neil: How to work from home efficientlyTom O'Neil's work from home tips18 Mar 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Martin: Coronavirus and the migrant workforceComment: Protections needed for migrants in NZ to keep production going.18 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyStrong Govt balance sheet a good starting pointGovernment's low level of debt puts NZ on more solid ground heading into global recession.18 Mar 02:23 AM
EmploymentCity quiet as thousands work from homeHouses around New Zealand become home-offices as workers are told to work from home.18 Mar 02:01 AM
EmploymentThe jobs created by Coronavirus: Cleaners and personal shoppers in demandWeek-long wait for online grocery orders as demand peaks from those staying at home.17 Mar 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannHow the Reserve Bank's big plan B works - Orr explainsDon't call it printing money, says Orr as the Reserve Bank considers QE.16 Mar 04:56 AM
EmploymentRedundancy - it's not personalNo stigma around redundancy as employers understand the commercial realities.16 Mar 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyEconomist: OCR cut won't save NZ from economic strifeShamubeel Eaqub says NZ faces a long recession caused by coronavirus.16 Mar 01:09 AM
EmploymentCoronavirus: How you can help keep local stores in businessSupporting smaller stores keeps them open and is a great way to try quality local goods.16 Mar 12:42 AM
EconomyReserve Bank sees recession scenarios for NZ as Covid-19 hits economyTwo on NZ's largest banks are now picking a "deep recession" – what does the RBNZ think?15 Mar 11:51 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank on coronavirus' 'severe impact': Unemployment, business failuresBank: 'This is going to spill through to some more unemployment and business failures.'15 Mar 10:28 PM
Official Cash RateAll major banks pass on full OCR cut to customersWestpac says it will pass on the full OCR cut.15 Mar 07:22 PM
Official Cash RateCoronavirus emergency move: Reserve Bank cuts OCR to record lowThe central bank was not scheduled to review the OCR until March 25.15 Mar 07:05 PM
EconomyLiam Dann: The historic fight to maintain confidence in our economyMaintaining confidence in financial system is key to riding out coronavirus economic shock15 Mar 06:53 PM
