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Christopher Adams: All eyes on reaction of Chinese media and consumers
After everything New Zealand's infant formula industry has been through over the past few years, the last thing it needed was yesterday's news of the 1080 threat.
Mark Lister: Reserve Bank in tight spot on house hikes
Despite it being only March, we've already seen 17 central banks around the world reduce interest rates this year.
Juha Saarinen: The gold Apple watch is how much?
NZ won't get the Apple Watch for a while, so if you wanted a gold iPhone, gold MacBook and gold wristwatch immediately, too bad.
Not working? Still worth joining KiwiSaver
Our son has special needs and will probably never be employed. He does, however, get a small pension from the government.
Debbie Mayo-Smith: Two money making time saving database marketing tips
Now is a perfect time to instill better organisation for your database of customers and prospects.
Liam Dann: Goldilocks economy in a complex world
The US economy continues to surge back to life, moving into territory which some economists describe as "full employment". However, Americans who are still without a job may disagree.
Bernard Hickey: The renting generation
Imagine what "Generation Rent Party" designed to represent NZ's young renters would do if it got into power in Auckland or Wellington, writes Bernard Hickey.
Diana Clement: Insurance company's sales tactics shocking
YOUI debited $592 from my Visa card even though I’d cancelled policy, writes Diana Clement.
Mary Holm: Deposit guarantees have downsides
Insurance of this kind is not always effective, may be unfair and can lead to risky lending by banks, writes Mary Holm.
Brian Gaynor: Building consents highlight Auckland's problems
Why has the level of construction activity in Auckland remained low though the region has a huge housing shortage and house prices have risen substantially over recent years, asks Brian Gaynor.
Brian Fallow: Another way to save on super
Is it right to pay more than the dole to wealthy superannuitants?
Stock Takes: Brokers invited to join the crowd
New Zealand's latest equity crowdfunding campaign is being pitched to sharebrokers, suggesting the big end of town might have a role to play in the new capital-raising route for small, fast-growing....
John Drinnan: NZME. converges on new site
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME.) is merging its Auckland operations, including the Herald and The Radio Network, to become the anchor tenant in a media centre being built at 151 Victoria....
Inside Money: The robot takeover of money management
The main losers in the techno-future are likely to be financial advisers, according to a new report.
Christopher Adams: Warehouse sale marks the end of long retail battle
The final chapter in a long-running New Zealand retail battle played out this week when Woolworths offloaded its shares in The Warehouse Group.
Grant Bradley: Powercos don't expect customers to give back the love
Expect a little bit of love from your power company this year but they're not betting on it being requited.
Robyn Pearce: Strategies to overcome procrastination
95 per cent of us will procrastinate to some degree, some of the time. However, only about 20-30 per cent of the adult population are chronic.
Juha Saarinen: Routing around TICSA damage
Last week's column on the consequences of the TICSA generated a fair bit of feedback from the industry.
Brent Sheather: Matters residential
The biggest investment most retail investors will make is in the residential property market but research is not extensive.
Fran O'Sullivan: Transtasman allies must look to future
John Key went into full sledge mode when he roasted Tony Abbott at a gala dinner to mark the joint hosting of the Cricket World Cup.
Stock Takes: Martin Aircraft stock proving volatile
The Martin Aircraft Company is proving to be a highly volatile investment, with the New Zealand jetpack maker's stock price rocketing one minute and crashing back to earth the next.
Inside Money: NZDF marches on KiwiSaver offensive
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has revealed plans to marshal its employees into a new dedicated KiwiSaver scheme.
Get Sorted: No worries about failing - just move on quickly
Think like an entrepreneur and find money strategies that work for you.
Debbie Mayo-Smith: 10 must-dos to succeed in your new business start-ups
Top ten tips and experience on starting a business shared by the founders of Made4Baby Natural Skincare.
Christopher Niesche: Qantas about-turn a blue sky triumph
Beneath Alan Joyce's softly spoken Irish brogue and calm demeanour lies a steely resolve. The Qantas chief executive is overseeing one of the most stunning turnarounds in Australian corporate....
Mark Lister: Contact out of step with the rest
The electricity sector has attracted a lot of attention in the past couple of weeks, both in the business pages and within the investment community itself.
Liam Dann: Fresh Chinese rate cut highlights slowdown risk
China's central bank has cut the country's official cash rate for the second time in three months - a move which highlights concern about the economic slowdown of New Zealand's largest trading....