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Liam Dann: Don't hold your breath for a pay rise
COMMENT: Economists are hoping to see wages rise in 2018 - but the odds aren't great.

Fonterra's China plan far from clear
OPINION: Dairy giant risks losing the PR battle over problems at Beingmate.

Brian Fallow: Shaw's bid to combat climate change
Law to cut emissions is ambitious, but it's just part of minister's workload.

Juha Saarinen: When hackers get hacked themselves
COMMENT: Technology can be dual-edged sword as Pentagon learns.

Liam Dann: Is this happy economy too good to be true?
Global economic forecasts are looking very good. Are they too good to be true?

Diana Clement: Eight steps to a richer 2018
COMMENT: Don't let your good intentions for the new year slide.

Diana Clement: Kicking bad financial habits
COMMENT: Habits are hard to break and you need to replace bad ones with new, good ones.

Interest rates sure to rise?
A lift in mortgage rates and business borrowing costs isn't a sure thing

Brian Fallow: Why the long faces about the economy?
A sharp fall in business confidence is out of line with the economic indicators

Christopher Niesche: Aussie investors miss boat on techs
COMMENT: Many firms thrive in US but less so at home.

Diana Clement: Overhaul your flabby finances
COMMENT: Don't fall for upgraditis - it's a serious way to deplete your money.

Liam Dann: Predicting the markets for 2018
COMMENT: As we look to 2018, let's not panic about disaster.

Fran O'Sullivan: Online giants escape regulatory probe
COMMENT:Commission and court have focused on just one side of equation in blocking merger.

Dann: Why New Zealand's worth beats bitcoin
COMMENT: Bitcoin's value has surpassed NZ's GDP, but that's a bad comparison.

Diana Clement: 10 reasons to buy gift cards
COMMENT: A lot of presents we buy never get used so gift cards make a lot of sense.

Brian Fallow: How to beat the next property crash
Changing the way home loans work could rein in property's ups and downs, say authors.

Niesche: Corporate Australia sinks to new low
COMMENT: Risk for business is that community cynicism spills over to tougher policies.

Liam Dann: Scorcher puts heat on economy
COMMENT: A week of scorching summer weather already has economists worried about drought.

Listed firms require right formula to fly
COMMENT: Crucial targets must be met to flourish on the stock exchange.

Brian Fallow: Where did inflation go?
Prices aren't rising much, but there's no need for the Reserve Bank to step on the gas.

How big is bitcoin bubble?
COMMENT: The hype around Bitcoin hit crazy new heights last week. Where will it end?

How to survive the Xmas spending season
COMMENT: Have you started Christmas shopping yet? Here are my top survival tips.

Let's get tax right this time
Cullen taxation inquiry could suggest changes to make Kiwis save more, borrow less

John Drinnan: Radio NZ te reo strikes the wrong note
Maori language effort is well-meant, but RNZ needs to sell it to listeners.

Telcos should see bigger picture on MMS
COMMENT: Best to avoid using costly service by changing settings.

Brace yourself for retail apocalypse
COMMENT: Amazon in Oz has sparked fear of local retailer doom - is it inevitable?