Even though it's 70 years since World War II ended, my home still resonates with traces of the event, thanks to my purchase of a robotic vacuum cleaner that responds only in German.

The Government will face the political heat from Kiwi farmers if dairy liberalisation does not feature as a major win for New Zealand exporters in the Trans Pacific Partnership.

David Chaplin has a look at the surprising slump in KiwiSaver sign-ups after the Govt's removal of the $1000 kickstart.

The future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.

A big wave of Chinese cash is heading our way. Is New Zealand prepared for a massive $10b to drop on the property market?

Tech blogger Juha Saarinen on Taylor Swift's powerful polemic against Apple's plans to withhold payment to artists.

David Chaplin looks at the recent Milford Asset settlement - do we know enough about what happened?

Graham McGregor looks at how you might be missing out on larger ways of increasing profits.

Brace yourself for life with a less valuable dollar. It won't be easy, we've grown used to the buying power that a strong currency brings.

Last week the world's greatest living investor and third richest person made his first foray into the Australian stock market with a A$500 million stake in insurer IAG.

This week's Productivity Commission report on housing reveals how Auckland's land prices have spiralled over the past decade and the toll that is taking on NZ's economy, writes Bernard Hickey.

A contributions holiday can be taken once you've been a KiwiSaver member for at least 12 months.

Milford Asset Management executive director Brian Gaynor has spoken out on the market manipulation probe into the company he co-founded in 2003, describing it as a "wake up call".

Partying and fun veil pressure to give to ‘worthy’ cause and could be classed as illegal pyramid schemes in US, writes Mary Holm.

Insurance is a privilege. If you're caught breaching the terms and conditions of your policy, you could be blacklisted from both your present and any other insurer, writes Diana Clement.

A land-buying agency with compulsory acquisition powers is the most radical of the Productivity Commission's proposals for dealing with Auckland's housing crisis.

The Spark-owned video-on-demand service Lightbox will be bidding for streaming rights for NRL games, forcing Sky to defend its stranglehold on mainstream TV sport.

Jock Anderson on the late Bill Heast's will and his family division, the best places to be seen and heard, and more.

Personal finance columnist David Chaplin on the Green Party's accusation of the Super Fund and the Fund's response.

When people talk about the New Zealand health technology sector, they tend to think about two companies - Orion Health and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.

Tech blogger Juha Saarinen on the Sunday Times hatchet job on former United States spy Edward Snowden.

The problem with interruptions is not just the interruption itself but also how long it takes to get back on task, says Robyn Pearce.

NZME editorial director for business Fran O'Sullivan says more women need to be seen in chief executive roles in NZ.

Graham McGregor says loyal customers can be turned into lifelong loyal customers by making their lives easier.

Debbie Mayo-Smith gives tips on finding a missing email or lost folder in your inbox.

When you're seeking expert advice on money matters, it can be hard to tell if an adviser is selling you something.

Word of mouth is an inexpensive marketing strategy that supports a business activity to bring in more customers.

Christopher Niesche writes: Nine chief executive David Gyngell said the profit downturn was a cyclical issue, "bump, not a hill". But is it?

Auckland needs to grow "up" and it needs political leadership to convince those on the isthmus to embrace that growth, writes Bernard Hickey.