OpinionGet financially fit and retire happyWhat's a new year without resolutions? Here are some expert tips for retirees.01 Jan 09:44 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: White gold, trade deal, the flagWhat caught the eye in 2015 -- business columnist Fran O'Sullivan looks back at an eventful year.30 Dec 07:00 PM
OpinionTen tips to be a better investorBarry Ritholtz talks 10 tips to be a better all-around investor.27 Dec 08:40 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: The big booms and busts of 2015Bernard Hickey: This has been a big year for the NZ economy, ranging from an extended slump for the dairy payout to a big boom for tourism and Auckland house prices.19 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Bonus hard to find in Bonus BondsMary Holm talks kids, Bonus Bonds and buying a home.18 Dec 10:47 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Focus on funds not without its risksExchange Traded Funds (ETFs), or passive investment funds, have grown rapidly over recent years.18 Dec 08:53 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Making a market in carbonThe Paris Agreement on climate change ticked one essential box from a narrow national point of view: it countenances the use of international trading in carbon credits to meet countries' emissions targets.18 Dec 05:50 AM
Personal FinanceDiana Clement: Confusopoly, laddering and a few twistsYou'd think writing about money was simply repeating the same concepts over and over again, but every year I come across new ideas, concepts and products.17 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanNo soap leaves TV3 in a spinTV boss will have to decide if it is worth making another attempt to get taxpayer funding for NZ version of Home and Away.17 Dec 08:22 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time for a rethink on two-tier WTONew Zealand should have a critical rethink about whether it's time to join those that want to get the World Trade Organisation on to a two-tier system and reinvigorate global trade.16 Dec 08:29 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Giving beyond our close circleTom Hartmann talks microfinance providers offering low-cost borrowing solutions to those in need.13 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheTech firm founders become billionairesAustralian software maker Atlassian made a blockbuster share market debut last week, valuing the company at nearly US$8 billion ($12 billion) and propelled both founders to billionaire status, well....13 Dec 08:28 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Emissions targets must be mandatoryIt takes an enormous leap of faith to believe that all the major developed countries represented at the Paris climate talks will forge a new agreement.11 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZX rules there to protect small shareholdersJust Water International and Coats have revived the controversy regarding the delisting of NZX companies, which was covered in the October 24 column.11 Dec 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceDiana Clement: Investors' love for lender fadingInvestors are falling out of love with New Zealand's first peer-to-peer (P2P) lender.11 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Peer-to-peer lending qualmsMary Holm talks peer-to-peer lending, smart investing and replacement businesses.11 Dec 03:00 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: No time for the tight-fistedIt is high time for the Government to go easy and give itself more room to manoeuvre in setting fiscal policy, writes Brian Fallow.10 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Campaigners for screen sectorOver the years, John Barnett and Dave Gibson have fought to get funding for their respective film and TV dramas.10 Dec 08:26 PM
OpinionPhil Newland: Litigation funders help to ensure level playing field for allLitigation risk and costs, and the time it can take to achieve an outcome through the court process, are such that many parties are simply unable to pursue valid legal claims.09 Dec 10:36 PM
ConstructionCEO Q&A: Mark Adamson, Fletcher BuildingMark Adamson tells Anne Gibson of his reaction to shareholder criticism, the massive business sell-down, turning 50 and his holiday plans.09 Dec 09:33 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceRobyn Pearce: Don't wrap the kids in cotton woolRobyn Pearce talks the benefits of being stretched, no matter what our age.09 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Oh no, more on active versus passiveBrent Sheather talks active versus passive fund management.08 Dec 08:26 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Seen your credit score?Tom Hartmann talks credit card history and what factors can affect credit scores.07 Dec 08:40 PM
EmploymentTracy Hickman: Board size affects effectivenessGiven the recent scrutiny applied to Fonterra's board size, Staples Rodway Director Tracy Hickman considers the optimal board - in theory and in practice.06 Dec 10:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: Five customer experience gemsDebbie Mayo-Smith talks about five customer service gems.06 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannThe case for and against a rate cutLike three quick wickets in a test match on an otherwise lifeless pitch, this week's monetary policy statement suddenly has a bit of an edge to it.06 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZX losing the race to deliver new listingsWhy do we have so few IPOs in New Zealand? The NZX will have only three main board IPOs in the current year compared with 12 in 2014 and seven in 2013.04 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMary HolmShopping around for insurance worth itOPINION: The savings you can make shopping around for insurance are certainly worth the hassle, writes Mary Holm.04 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementSmartphones for Xmas only half the planCOMMENT: Do your children dream of receiving water balloons and unicorns for Christmas? Get real, Diana Clement writes.04 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Bad aim, or the wrong target?Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler will be acutely conscious that inflation for the past year has been below the 1 per cent bottom of the bank's target band.03 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Maori show mooted for TV3Current affairs programme would be 100% taxpayer funded.03 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionMike Taylor: Smaller stocks, hunting ground for gemsInvesting in small caps need not be a volatile experience, you just need to focus on the right stocks, Mike Taylor writes.02 Dec 10:10 PM
