Northern AdvocateHemi: Tracked down by TastiThree weeks ago, Hemi Murray was just a regular logger from the Bay of Islands.11 Sep 08:49 PM
Northern AdvocateClose supermarket and go, staffers toldWorkers at a Countdown supermarket suddenly found themselves on the streets yesterday after a late court decision abruptly ended the company's lease.11 Sep 01:38 AM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Support business to break the cycleEighteen or nineteen years ago, I couldn't really see past each week that I received the unemployment benefit.06 Sep 05:59 PM
BusinessAlan Clarke: Brace for probable dip aheadThe Christchurch rebuild has helped the economy but it could slow very quickly when the rebuild comes05 Sep 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateBid to get employees on bikesCan peddle power increase your profit margins?04 Sep 04:21 AM
Northern AdvocateA thirst for growthThere is no one answer to Northland's economic puzzle, but Northland Inc is the regional development agency tasked with putting the pieces together.04 Sep 02:45 AM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Help Inland Revenue to help youEver dealt with the IRD and thought: This could work better?31 Aug 09:00 PM
BusinessElection's impact will be slightI am often asked if the election will affect investments, but after 26 years as an adviser, I can't remember any major investment upsets after an election in New Zealand.30 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Plan carefully before dropping pricesIt seems to be everyone's favourite topic at the moment: the housing market.23 Aug 09:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Plan carefully before dropping pricesYou don't ever want to compete on price - or do you? When I talk to business owners, I usually focus on looking for ways to increase their top line. Price is part of the formula in doing that.21 Aug 09:00 PM
Northern AdvocateTeen quits after boss bans 'kia ora'A Whangarei teenager has quit her first job after being ticked off for welcoming customers into a city centre store with the words "kia ora" instead of saying "hello".21 Aug 08:16 PM
BusinessLobby to leave KiwiSaver aloneKiwisaver is a "no brainer" - as long as governments will leave it alone.21 Aug 05:30 PM
Northern AdvocateCounting down to more jobsIt has been a busy winter for Countdown in Northland and the activity is continuing with the official opening of its new Dargaville store this week.21 Aug 01:00 AM
BusinessLiz Koh: What we can learn from our ancestorsOur forebears lived through hard times and if they were alive today would no doubt remark that we live in luxury by comparison.17 Aug 06:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Fair trade's good for yourThe fair trade market is growing as people become aware of where and how food and other products are made.16 Aug 06:00 PM
BusinessAlan Clarke: Considering health insurance?A doctor associate read the article I wrote on this subject about three months ago and sent some helpful tips for those debating the costs of medical insurance.15 Aug 06:00 PM
Northern AdvocateNumber of visitors fallsFewer people splashed out on Northland accommodation in June, according to new figures.15 Aug 03:00 AM
Northern Advocate2.5 million free-range eggs fakedAn egg producer who made hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 206,000 dozen falsely labelled eggs has been sentenced to home detention.05 Aug 03:56 AM
BusinessAlan Clarke: Choose the money or the houseHow many people near retirement or already retired have a big third and/or fourth unused bedroom?02 Aug 06:00 PM
BusinessLiz Koh: Educate your kids about financesFinancial education is now more widely available in NZ schools, and only 30% of students were in schools where financial education is not available, compared with the OECD average of 48%.31 Jul 06:00 PM
BusinessJeremy Tauri: Relief offered for flood-hit farmersFlood-affected farmers in Northland have felt the hit to their bottom line from the recent wild weather.26 Jul 09:00 PM
