Apple's 1% tax windfall
Apple and other multinationals which derive profits from Australia have a duty to pay tax in this country, writes Christopher Niesche.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromBest of Business Analysis
Short, sharp lesson due on prices
Making a movie about collateralised debt obligations and credit default swaps that is both compelling and accurate is quite some achievement.
Diana Clement: P2P websites help us all to earn our cut
Are you earning your share from the sharing economy? Thanks to websites such as Uber, Airbnb, Tutorly and YourDrive.co.nz, many Kiwis
Mary Holm: A home afloat - and no mowing
Auckland's housing crisis easily solved by one reader, writes Mary Holm.
Focus on the short term costs KiwiSavers billions
Astute KiwiSaver decisions will deliver far more rewards over the longer term than any switch from one electricity retailer to another.
Fran O'Sullivan: TPP is too important for Little's partisan political football
The TPP is too important to New Zealand's economic future for Andrew Little to turn it into a partisan political football, says Fran O'Sullivan.
Small Business: Going for Growth - Bill Hale, Deloitte
Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Bill Hale about growth aspirations.
Brian Fallow: TPP economy figures tell us nothing
Trying to quantify the gains from planned trade agreement is an exercise in futility, writes Brian Fallow. Trying to get a grip on the TPP's effects is about as easy as catching trout with your bare hands.
Stock Takes: Baby milk trade faces regulation
Australasian infant formula stocks have proved a pretty good bet lately.
'This economic downturn is awesome'
COMMENT: No inflation, interest rates are set to fall again and the Government is promising a spend-up to make Auckland even cooler, writes Liam Dann.
Is there an efficient and easy way to set goals?
Deep motivation and big picture thinking are at the heart of goalsetting, writes Robyn Pearce.
Brent Sheather: As simple as possible, but no simpler
Brent Sheather talks over simplification.
Christopher Niesche: Woolworths' bright idea ... that wasn't
This is a story about Countdown's owner and one of the biggest ever corporate bungles.
Liam Dann: It's time to think radically
We are going to have to start thinking more radically about how we change the housing dynamic in Auckland, writes Liam Dann.
Fran O'Sullivan: Crackdown threat to property boom
A Chinese crackdown on capital flight has the potential to bring the Auckland housing market's bull run to a grinding halt, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Small Business: Flexible working - Keri Johnston, Irricon Resource Solutions
Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owners about flexible working.
John Drinnan: Tremors from over the Tasman
Long-awaited Australian law reform could shake up New Zealand media, too.
Brian Fallow: Bad news for oil, good news for NZ
Oil prices have hit record lows - and expect them to go lower.
Fran O'Sullivan: Body corp moves by Govt long overdue
Body corporates are governed by executive committees elected by members (owners), writes Fran O'Sullivan. Their competency ranges from highly skilled professionals to the palpably incapable.
Small Business: Flexible working - Ryan Baker, Timely
Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owners about flexible working.
Liam Dann: Why low prices are bad news
Inflation is at its lowest since 1999 - and that's at the heart of the biggest problem facing the economy.
Small Business: Flexible working - Richard Poole, GrownUps
Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owners about flexible working.
Liam Dann: Optimists winning again
Current market turmoil aside things look good for solid growth through 2016.
What scares big business the most
These are the problems and crises that keep companies up at night.
Fran O'Sullivan: Climate, China and property head NZ's risk list
Next week's World Economic Forum meeting in Davos will provide key insights into the major risks this year.
Juha Saarinen: iTravel and iTravails
Juha Saarinen talks iTravel and iTravails tips for those travelling to unfamiliar destinations.
McClay ready to make his TPP sales pitch
COMMENT: Trade Minister Todd McClay is not an openly combative politician, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
John Drinnan: Sky TV's big battle
The mainstream battle for pay TV subscribers will likely heat up during the New Year.