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<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Google makes messaging even more instant

If you're not a fan of instant messaging (IM), you're going to hate a new PC-based communication tool under development by Google.

<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Stocks and shares vs bricks and mortar

<i>Stock takes:</i> Market operator always keen to get in on the action

<i>Media:</i> Solid debut for Willie Jackson

<i>Jane Diplock:</i> Much to consider for Hanover investors

In a rare move, Securities Commission chairwoman Jane Diplock gives her views on the decision facing Hanover Finance debenture holders.

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Old prescription unlikely to fix new ills

<i>Editorial:</i> Stall dairying not in NZ's best interests

<i>Cartoon:</i> An arm and a leg

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Missing Mac? Key must be serious

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Tinkering won't fix creaking tax system

The tax system has deteriorated beyond the point where tinkering and tweaking are enough, was the message this week.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key's faux pas looking like Freudian slip

No one is underestimating the political difficulties in making substantial change, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Don't swallow Brash's medicine

<i>Editorial:</i> Key must act to close gap with Australia

<i>Jonathan Dodd:</i> It's not always about the money

Jonathan Dodd wonders whether small businesses are aspiring to great heights.

<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> Actually dude, life is a competition

<i>Yoke Har Lee:</i> Passion for sport helps NZ firm score in the UK

Putting together the power of the internet and sport would seem a natural combination for a New Zealand company.

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Online identity-checking scheme inches closer

<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Fix the experience - not just the fish