BRIAN FALLOW: An increasingly sombre view of the global economy lies behind the Reserve Bank's decision to cut the official cash rate.

Why did a row involving Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee challenging Willie Jackson wind up before a Crown entity, asks John Drinnan.

Debbie Mayo-Smith talks the benefits of working when you don't have to.

It is incomprehensible Fonterra's board could have persistently got it so wrong.

What proven marketing templates can you find that would be useful in your own business?

Here's a synopsis of current market thinking: governor doesn't want to cut rates but he will have to cut because the world's so gloomy, writes Liam Dann.

Your new lens on the world debuts this week.

Having an early morning routine enables you to accomplish so much more in business and life, writes Debbie Mayo-Smith.

Let's get you back on the KiwiSaver ladder, step by step, writes Mary Holm.

Brent Sheather talks about the Financial Markets Conduct Act.

Dick Smith, founder of the soon-to-be defunct retailer that carries his name, could have chosen better timing to have a pop at Harvey Norman.

For lawyer Michael Brick, the workplace is the downtown Auckland office of Seattle-based Microsoft.

Employers are among the stakeholders the Productivity Commission wants to hear from as it sets about a wide-ranging inquiry into tertiary education.

MediaWorks is taking initiatives to improve its on-demand offering on 3Now.

Australian social enterprise Thankyou Group is expanding to New Zealand.

Juha Saarinen talks ransomware and what not to do if you are hit with the disruptive cyber attack.

Graham McGregor talks finding a 'better way' to sell.

Peter Lyons writes about one of his favourite teaching experience, where he helped a group of students make an investment.

Fonterra's total borrowings now more than $7.5 billion, writes Brian Gaynor.

Auckland Council is reverting to its Unitary Plan proposal, which will provide for just over 80,000 new homes by 2040, writes Bernard Hickey.

Having a manageable student loan is the first step to future happiness, writes Diana Clement.

The point that both men were colourfully making is it's not wise to follow the herd in investing.

Broadcast news veteran has many fans among MediaWorks staff, writes John Drinnan.

Juha Saarinen looks at some potentially insecure ways of paying online that are being used by some big operators.

How many Kiwi kids are living in hardship? Far too many is the only answer that matters, write Brian Fallow.

Small business owner Scott Gardiner shares his tips for successful business travel.

There is an old saying, popular with economists, that if you torture data sufficiently it will confess to anything, writes Brent Sheather.

Juha Saarinen talks iPhone encryption and the ongoing FBI-Apple saga.

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Suzi McAlpine about travel.