Opinion<i>Matt McCarten:</i> Top salesman faces his stiffest sell on assetsAfter the sale hysteria of the 1980s New Zealanders are in no mood to have their family silver hocked off yet again.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandUS man charges $246k on Peter Jackson's credit cardA US businessman fraudulently billed almost a quarter of a million dollars to film director Sir Peter Jackson's credit card.28 Jan 03:20 AM
Opinion<i>Jim Hopkins:</i> Kiwis ready to surrender to swagmanOnly hard choices left when Aussies beat us on cultural, behavioural and fiscal fronts27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPower price fears if Govt stakes goGovt plans to partially sell some state assets, including power companies, could free up to $10bn, but critics say the move will lead to higher electricity prices and put too much control of strategic assets in foreign hands.26 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey set to boost nation's savingsJohn Key will deliver a state-of-the nation speech today, focusing on the economy and boosting national savings in particular.25 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessBusiness cashflow remains under pressure: surveyThe cashflow of NZ businesses is expected to remain under pressure during 2011, as more firms fail to pay their bills, a credit bureau says.24 Jan 10:05 PM
Small Business<i>Gill South</i>: Talent quest is back on, and entrepreneurs are ahead of the packCompanies are looking to lift staff to meet growth plans.23 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessPetrol prices push November retail sales upRetail sales rose a 1.5 per cent or $82 million in November from October, boosted by rises to vehicle and fuel sales, Statistics New Zealand says.20 Jan 10:30 PM
WorldFrance backed wrong horse in TunisiaThe French Government may have made a major error of judgment by helping Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali stay in power for so long.18 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar climbs on rising world food pricesThe New Zealand dollar climbed back above 77 US cents as food inflation fears prompted investors to seek out commodity-linked currencies.17 Jan 08:30 PM
EconomyRising food prices good for economy, say expertsFood looks set to cost more at the till this year, although economists say higher commodity prices are good news for the economy.17 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash Rate<i>Dollar Outlook:</i> Kiwi may break 78c on strong commodities, CPIThe New Zealand dollar will probably test US78c this week as the currency rides the wave of stronger prices for raw materials.17 Jan 01:45 AM
OpinionBusting the myths of a capital gains taxSouth Africa's experience points the way... 11 Jan 04:30 PM
AgribusinessNovember exports soar 19 per centExports were up 19 per cent in November with the annual trade balance for that month a surplus of $1.3 billion - the first since 2001.09 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> So many reasons for social inequity, so few questioning itNobody wins unless everybody wins. It's a phrase on a post it that's been stuck to my computer monitor for weeks.30 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandCanny Kiwis give green thumbs-up to growing their own vegetablesAlmost 60 per cent of New Zealanders say they have taken up vegetable gardening in the past 12 months.26 Dec 04:30 PM
