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Liam Dann: Why Ardern can't call Trump a creep ... even if he is

The Government shouldn't endorse Trump's pick for top OECD job just because he's a Kiwi.

Trump wrecking-ball takes another swing at global trade

The Trump administration continues to undermine global free-trade at the WTO.

Higher unemployment wont fix looming talent shortages says expert

Despite people available, businesses still need those with the right skills to succeed.

Struggle street in Auckland CBD: 'It's been very, very hard'

Auckland CBD is still 'painfully empty', say business owners and its not getting better.

Liam Dann: Classic hits of the NZ economy are back - why is no one dancing?

In a crisis you have to use what ever tools you have available to survive.

Weak NZ inflation data makes case for more stimulus

Low inflation over the third quarter has backed the case for more RBNZ stimulus.

Vapes in and CDs out as StatsNZ updates spending habits

What saveloys have to do with your pay packet.

Bryce Wilkinson: IMF's fiscal forecasts make grim reading for NZ

The fresh Labour Government is now fully accountable for the quality of public spending.

Covid 19: Kiwis prepare for job loss and career change by upskilling

The survey reveals most are upskilling to prepare for career change post-Covid.

Grocery story worker dismissed on return from mother's funeral awarded $18,000

A dismissed 65-year-old grocery worker felt 'got rid of' because of her age.

12-year-old Kiwi artist has skills few adults can master

A twelve-year-old Kiwi girl's drawings are so realistic no one believed she was the artist

Grim IMF forecast: 4.4 per cent drop in global growth for 2020

The International Monetary Fund is anticipating it big drop in global growth.

Tyre man awarded $145k after employer claimed he didn't 'bleed black'

Christchurch man said restructure was ulterior motive to remove him from $170k position.

Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared

About 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.

NZ opens door for 250 graduate students

Government will let in 250 postgraduate students from next month.

Mary Poppins: Spoonful of Sugar perfect medicine in Level 1

The heart-warming musical of the world's favorite nanny is what Covid-weary Kiwis need.

Local Focus: Rangitīkei candidates state their case to lead us out of the doldrums

Lead us not into temptation but out of recession. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Liam Dann: The biggest uncertainty of this election

What are the big uncertainties this election will bring for business and will they matter?