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Does RBNZ need to ramp up the printing press?

A much better than expected bounce in the domestic economy could mean no need.

Kiwis book out escape room and give business boost

An 'escape room' business that took a hit during lockdown has made a remarkable recovery.

Sasha Borissenko: Inappropriate behaviour - We prefer to give it a pass

COMMENT: You have to question New Zealand's workplace culture.

NZ following Australia on W-shaped recovery - economist

Both countries should expect a long, drawn-out downturn lasting a year or more.

Working from home: Why professional workers should be worried

There are surprise winners in the Covid work revolution.

More than $13 billion paid out in wage subsidy scheme

More than 1.7 million jobs are being supported by the Government's wage subsidy scheme.

Pattrick Smellie: How to protect and revive the economy

COMMENT: The border-opening lobby is out of touch.

Do NZ house prices really double every decade?

Some Kiwis have a rose-tinted view of the housing market.

The one-in-ten: US jobless numbers soar

US jobs recovery stalls as benefit claims rise.

Oliver Hartwich: A return to normal? Forget about it

Major geopolitical change is looming.

Air NZ chief warns opening borders will be complex

Three prominent CEOs have shared thoughts on NZ's post-Covid China relationship.

Disabled jobseeker told she would only get job 'if someone feels bad'

A Hamilton woman says her 10-year search for work has uncovered employers' bad attitudes.

Brian Fallow: Looking for confidence in the wake of Covid-19

Despite a more positive tone lately, businesses and consumers remain far from confident.

Falling prices in June quarter raise spectre of deflation

NZ inflation fell by 0.5 per cent over the June quarter.

'Gigafactory' Tesla plant proposed for Tiwai

Massive Southland plant could generate 8000 jobs and inwards investment of $6.9b.

SkyCity applies for wage subsidy extension, angering laid-off workers

SkyCity is seeking more Government help after laying off 900 staff.

June quarter inflation on target to be lowest in five years

The crash in crude oil prices is expected to drive inflation lower in the June quarter.

Diana Clement: Making work-from-home pay its way

Don't assume you can claim everything if you are working from home