OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: RWC - can stats pick a winner?Brian Fallow asks, can the techniques economists use predict the winner of the Rugby World Cup? It is about quantifying the relative explanatory power of the variables.01 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Is Xena coming back to NZ?Hollywood interests are believed to be behind at least one of the two contenders to develop an Auckland Council-backed film studio at Hobsonville, writes John Drinnan.01 Oct 08:25 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Odd that Lochinver deal left up to juniorsIt seems bizarre that the man in charge of growing the economy is not right to the fore on such transactions, writes Fran O'Sullivan.29 Sep 08:42 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Apple's latest certainly one to watchApple Watches have been on sale in New Zealand for the past two months, and I was finally able to try out the wearable device that everyone's talking about, writes Juha Saarinen.29 Sep 08:30 PM
OpinionGraham McGregorWhy will people positively recommend your business?I was thinking recently about the various businesses I know that I'm happy to recommend to other people.28 Sep 08:27 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Three months till Christmas!Sock away some savings beforehand to fill the stockings later.27 Sep 08:30 PM
OpinionLiam DannHow Pumpkin Patch came undoneThe outlook looks grim for Pumpkin Patch so how did a company analysts thought could dominate the world get to this point?27 Sep 08:28 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Myer dragged through the mireChristopher Niesche writes: Myers is a far cry from the founder's early success story as 'mum-and-dad' retail investors head for the exits.27 Sep 08:17 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: What spending habits are hurting you?Do you want to be poor for the rest of your life? Your habits will dictate the answer far more than your earnings.25 Sep 11:30 PM
OpinionMary Holm: Add KiwiSaver to your super mixYou may already have one savings scheme, but two can be even better.25 Sep 09:52 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Dairy at risk, China free trade deal updatedChina is poised to upgrade its ground-breaking free trade agreement with NZ but becoming in favour of NZ's dairy exporters will be problematic.25 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: It's takeover time and China is readyMaling's proposal to acquire 50% of Silver Fern Farms reaffirms that Chinese investors are interested in New Zealand's rural and food-based assets.25 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJuha SaarinenGear Friday: Samsung Galaxy Note 5Now that Apple has made styluses, sorry, pens, cool again with the iPad Pro, I'd be interested to hear how many of you actually use one.25 Sep 02:00 AM
OpinionBrian FallowInflation? It's a mystery to manyAmong inflation-targeting central banks, it is essential for inflation expectations to remain anchored to their inflation targets, writes Brian Fallow. Credibility on that point is their stock in trade.24 Sep 09:55 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: RNZ relaxes the moonlighting rulesHigh-profile staff of Radio NZ have been moonlighting on outside money-earners.24 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionIf only David Jones, Myer were more like LibertyThere's a department store in called Liberty and it contrasts so dramatically with what we have here in Australia.24 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionMary HolmCan I have more than one super scheme?Mary Holm looks at selling up rental properties, more than one super scheme and who owns an inheritance?23 Sep 12:10 AM
OpinionGraham McGregorHow to turn your quotes into happy paying clientsA wide range of businesses market their services by giving quotes to potential clients.22 Sep 09:26 PM
OpinionTom HartmannGet Sorted: Kids in a cashless worldChildren watch us make it all happen with our cards. So how do we pass on the money lessons?20 Sep 09:20 PM
OpinionLiam DannWill the Reserve Bank cut in October?No news was not good news when the US Federal Reserve left rates on hold last week.20 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheTurnbull a tonic for Oz companiesAustralia's new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is a man who understands business and understands the future.20 Sep 07:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Beware the 2029 backlashImagine what an election debate in 2029 might look like.19 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: New jobs in Lochinver plan overlookedCabinet Minister Paula Bennett has played to the political gallery by jettisoning the $88 million Chinese bid to buy Lochinver Station because it did not provide enough new jobs.18 Sep 11:32 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Simple tips make you a financial superhumanOrganising your money properly can pay off with savings and extra cash.18 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Perils of dodging the hurricanesTrying to predict where the market is going is a more dangerous strategy than digging in and staying put.18 Sep 09:21 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZ strength slows the Tasman driftThe performance of the Australian and New Zealand economies has an important impact on a number of areas, particularly the labour sector and our red hot housing market.18 Sep 08:56 PM
BusinessKnowing your market is path to growthWhen Morag McCay needs a tasting panel for her uniquely Asian food products, she heads five minutes down the road to the University of Auckland.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanHow Mr Grumpy turned into Mr NiceAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen may be the best advertisement yet for media training.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBank braked too hard, too longPolicymakers inevitably get things wrong from time to time, writes Brian Fallow. But if they are to learn from their mistakes, they first have to acknowledge that they are mistakes.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionRobyn PearceHow to get engagement from your staffAre you interested in getting full and involved participation from your people? Instead of telling someone to do a task, ask them how they think it should be done.17 Sep 12:50 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Turnbull's tech credentials tarnishedJuha Saarinen takes a look at new Australian PM's tech credentials and we're giving away a Microsoft Surface worth $800!15 Sep 10:45 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Offer co-op can't refuseIt will put Silver Fern Farms in a strong position, writes Fran O'Sullivan. But that won't stop the emotion over the injection of Chinese ownership into a company that other players were endeavouring to keep NZ controlled.15 Sep 09:38 PM
OpinionGraham McGregorHow to be memorable and interestingMarketing man Graham McGregor on the value of a one-sentence description of your product or service.15 Sep 09:30 PM
