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Westpac economists forecast second 'technical recession' for NZ

But house prices will continue to rise at 17 per cent this year.

Auckland house prices drop $25,000, sales fall 46%

Don't read too much into the monthly data, which tends to be lumpy.

Co-parenting lessons learned in lockdowns

Top tips to help parents and kids during lockdown.

Liam Dann: Why this lockdown should cost the economy less

We're getting better at this: ASB has revised down estimates of lockdown economic impact.

Covid-19: Cafes and restaurants swing seamlessly into level 3 action

Cafes didn't miss a beat this morning as they set up for contactless pickup and delivery.

How much the lockdown could cost the country

Auckland business leader says firms need to know the Government will look after them.

How high can it go? Reflation trade boosts NZ dollar

Data out from the Reserve Bank has driven the NZ dollar and bond yields higher.

The NZ city with the lowest unemployment

A buffer against Covid-19 uncertainty.

The Conversation: What makes some psychopaths so successful?

Canadian psychologist suggests many senior executives and CEOs are psychopaths.

Yellen: Biden's plan could restore US employment by 2022

US Treasury Secretary says the country is in a "deep hole" with millions of lost jobs.

Lone-worker safety app bags investment

Drongo flatmates inspire Boyd Peacock's app.

Editorial: We should celebrate economic success, but not for long

New Zealand's economic success through the pandemic brings with it a new set of risks.

Liam Dann: Shock unemployment drop raises questions about stimulus

NZ recovery so successful that we're going to be first in world to face rate rise dilemma.

Markets react: NZ dollar rallies, bond yields gain after strong jobs data

December quarter jobs data came in much stronger than expectations.

Unemployment falls in jobs data shock

Economists had expected a rise to around 5.6 per cent.

Jarden Brief: Silver latest target in Reddit war on short-sellers

Jarden's daily update on the latest market moves and shakes.

Job losses: Is the worst now behind us?

The unemployment figures for the December quarter are due to be released on Wednesday.

UK to join Pacific trade partnership

The UK says that joining the partnership will deepen ties with fast-growing economies.