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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.

Mary Holm: Haircuts possible on bank deposits

Money columnist Mary Holm answers your questions on making and saving more money.

Brian Gaynor: Results season shows lacklustre performance

The results for the six months to December 2014 has been fairly lacklustre, with one notable exception, Brian Gaynor writes.

Diana Clement: Which bank deposit suits you?

It can pay to shop around when tying up cash at a fixed rate, writes Money columnist Diana Clement.

Juha Saarinen: The chilling effect of tech law

Over the years I've come to despair over how badly our politicians understand technology.

Jock Anderson's Caseload: Hubby tally rises as old chums wish Goddard well

Well-wishers to Justice Dame Lowell Patria Goddard, as she is off to her new job in Britain, include Judge Les Atkins QC and ex-lawyer Barry Hart.

Anthony Healy: Shared Oz-NZ goals need refresh

New Zealand and Australia are currently co-hosting the Cricket World Cup so perhaps this is an opportune time to ask a rather difficult question of our neighbours across the Tasman. Are we really working as a team?

Peter Bromhead: The stern rhetoric on the perils of sin

When I was a young, innocent choirboy, I was acutely aware of the stern rhetoric on the perils of sin, delivered by my local Anglican vicar.

Brian Fallow: Underground, under spent

Drains and water mains are the ultimate out of sight, out of mind assets.

Inside Money: Most likely not appropriate - NZ Super's bungled loan

Get Sorted: Talk about stretch goals

Debbie Mayo-Smith: How to land that client

You know it's important to sell yourself while interviewing. The best way to do so is to do it through a story.

Grant Bradley: Cheap fuel prices a mixed blessing

Lower oil prices mean the less efficient carriers with older aircraft than Air New Zealand are back in the game, writes Grant Bradley.

Christopher Niesche: Little's vision for Toll reaps rich return

Paul Little last week learned Japan Post was making a takeover bid for Toll Holdings, and the bid valued his shares about A$110 million more than they were worth earlier in the day.

Liam Dann: Year of the Sheep needs wise shepherds

Traditional Chinese beliefs suggest the year should harbour the relatively calm and placid characteristics of the sheep along with peace and prosperity, says Liam Dann.

Mary Holm: Term deposits less risky than bonds

Mary Holm answers more questions this week.

Brian Gaynor: Origin of Contact Energy woes is close to home

Diana Clement: Insurance aftershocks bitter legacy of killer quakes

After the big shock, for many owners of homes and businesses, their insurance policies didn't cover them for what they thought.