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John Roughan: Govt needs to take lead in fighting inflation, the economic cancer

OPINION: Tackling inflation can't be left entirely to central banks.

US economy returned to growth last quarter, expanding 2.6%

Overall, though, economic outlook has darkened and economists say recession is likely.

Restaurant Association kicks up stink on fair pay agreement

Fair Pay bill backers say changes are long overdue. Business groups say something stinks.

Adrian Orr: Beating inflation will mean higher unemployment

RBNZ to release review, with appraisal of its pandemic response in mid-November, Orr says.

Number of firms in NZ hits new record despite gloom

Business demographic data from StatsNZ shows strong growth in the number of enterprises.

Revealed: How much money Kiwis are saving by working from home

Research delivers good news and bad news about hybrid working.

'I was so panicked': Sacked hotel staffer's hope after debt nightmare

'I was thinking: Where has this come from?' shocked worker recounts after Covid layoffs.

Inside the Defence Force battle for recruits

After MIQ, the armed forces face foes - and they're not the traditional enemies.

Remote work worth quitting job over, say nearly half of Kiwis

Workers are factoring in flexible working arrangements when job hunting.

Brace for interest rates hike - inflation 'shocker' hits Kiwis in the wallet

Brace for even higher interest rates as stubbornly high inflation raises recession risk.

'Information void' obstructs rating agency view on Three Waters reforms

Ratings agency S&P Global says Three Waters reforms will change councils' DNA.

Liam Dann: Economic outlook darkens as inflation fight intensifies

Last week's US inflation data provided an ominous warning for New Zealand's economy.

Kiwi bosses in New York told global recession likely, but trigger is anyone's guess

Business leaders briefed in shadow of disgraced financial services firm's old HQ.

Reserve Bank expected to need $9b of Crown support

Cost of recapitalising the Reserve Bank keeps rising with inflation.

Wealth tax vs tax cuts for everyone: Which option is the best for NZ?

Oxfam has ranked New Zealand 136th in the world on the fairness of its tax system.

Noodle-mania: The new culprits behind rising food prices revealed

Recipe for big bills: Drivers of surging food prices revealed in new data.

Reserve Bank open to being made to prioritise inflation

Prominence of Reserve Bank's employment target may be hampering its credibility.

Reserve Bank staff turnover hits record

Reserve Bank feels bite of tight labour market and controversial restructure.