OpinionWilliam Pesek: Now the markets are doing the bullyingJust one year ago, it seemed unthinkable that officials in Wellington and Sydney, more typically known for their hawkishness and stubborn independence, would join the global race towards zero.27 Jul 09:33 PM
OpinionInside Money: NZ insurer body to tune in and churn-off with life-changing report27 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannFonterra at crossroadsPressure is building on Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings as the dairy industry faces up to a winter of discontent, writes Liam Dann.26 Jul 09:41 PM
OpinionNZ laid project groundworkTim Groser shared a rare insight into the unique partnership that New Zealand forged with the United States on the TPP at a recent forum.26 Jul 09:26 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Caught in the balanceChuffed because you can easily see your KiwiSaver balance with your other savings accounts? They're actually radically different.26 Jul 09:17 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo Smith: Your biggest excel database mistakeYour database can be used to increase sales but many businesses make a crucial mistake. Debbie Mayo Smith explains.26 Jul 09:15 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheWhy Chinese buyers are goodThe reason the Chinese are singled out is because of a handful of well-publicised transactions, writes Christopher Niesche.26 Jul 06:23 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Crunch time draws nearJamie Gray writes: For Fonterra's farmers, investors and employees the severity of the dairy downturn will become clear early next month.26 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseBuying off plans an easier option under new rulesGetting your first home got a bit easier with some changes to KiwiSaver. It's now possible to buy an unbuilt home, opening up the possibility of buying off the plans.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Hope in special treatment for zombiesIt's encouraging to see the govt is entertaining the idea for "Special Economic Zones" in an attempt to deal with our so-called zombie towns, writes Bernard Hickey.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Forthright English sets us straight on ChinaThe Finance Minister punctures dairy denials but needs an eye on recent boom and bust, writes Fran O'Sullivan.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyProperty buying can mean big risksInvestors must be sure they won't be forced to sell at some point, because that's when hefty losses can hit.24 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Credit rating redemption is possibleBad credit ratings happen to people in all walks of life. Sometimes a catastrophe such as business failure, divorce or illness leaves an erstwhile financially healthy member of the public in dire straits.24 Jul 05:00 PM
EconomyFonterra gets out of the big smokeHaving its main office in Auckland is a big part of the dairy giant's problem, writes Brian Gaynor.24 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: 'These are challenging times'"I am hoping that when we launch our new 7pm current affairs show, <i>Story</i>, it will give us a boost," Mark Jennings says.23 Jul 10:22 PM
OpinionCaseload: Next Chief JusticeJock Anderson on the clear leader in the scramble to succeed Dame Sian Elias as the next Chief Justice, and more.23 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Why the economy might be OKA key industry is suffering, but other economic signs paint a happier picture, writes Brian Fallow.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionToshiba mess shows Japan failingToshiba's CEO and two other top executives resigned after presiding over a US$1.2 billion accounting scandal. Well and good, but when do we see some criminal indictments?22 Jul 09:44 PM
OpinionEric Crampton: Auckland's property has hit defcon Homer - we now have a 'crisitunity'There has never been a better time to pull out his term "crisitunity", writes Eric Crampton.22 Jul 09:43 PM
OpinionInside Money: NZX mounts rear-guard action with global ETF dealPersonal finance columnist David Chaplin on exchange-traded funds and the NZX taking a big punt.22 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wheeler has struck the right noteWheeler struck the right note in this morning's official cash rate announcement: appropriately dovish but not alarmist.22 Jul 09:20 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceHow to reduce interruptions in the officeInterruptions in the office can be minimised simply by shifting the position of your desk, writes Robyn Pearce.21 Jul 11:20 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: UFB makes sense to Netflix 4K adoptersFibre link is proving its worth for devotees of high definition streaming services, writes tech blogger Juha Saarinen.21 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Gold optimists on riseGold prices have been weak lately, recently falling below US$1100 ($1516) an ounce for the first time since 2010, writes Mark Lister.21 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionInside Money: Treasury rounds up government cash cows for risk inspectionDavid Chaplin says Crown Financial Institutions have generally been a boon to government books over the last few years.20 Jul 11:01 PM
OpinionDavid Parker: Nats bet house on trade dealsThe NZ-China free trade agreement doesn't stop new restrictions on house sales to overseas buyers, but National's subsequent deals try to, writes David Parker.20 Jul 10:44 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Spoilt for choiceToo many options can be paralysing when you’re choosing products, so here are some tips to get you moving towards something better.19 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Two sides to property problemsThere is a important debate to be had about foreign investment in NZ because we are a small, open economy and a big shift in global trends can have a disproportionate impact, writes Liam Dann.19 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithThree database rules for easy effective marketingSocial media is popular, but nothing beats having your own database of clients and prospects to market to.19 Jul 09:30 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Confession season features big gunsIt's known as confession season - that time of year when companies do their end of year accounts and come clean on any nasty surprises they've uncovered.19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Labour lit fuse on avoidable stormLabour lit the fuse on a jury-rigged device and threw it into a shopping mall of opinions, with sadly predictable results, writes Bernard Hickey. But it needn't have been this way.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionHelen TwoseKiwiSaver: Hiccup in KiwiSaver moves to OzFor two years now, Kiwis moving to Australia and Australians settling in NZ have been able to also relocate their superannuation savings.18 Jul 05:00 PM
