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<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Google makes messaging even more instant

If you're not a fan of instant messaging (IM), you're going to hate a new PC-based communication tool under development by Google.

<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Stocks and shares vs bricks and mortar

<i>Stock takes:</i> Market operator always keen to get in on the action

<i>Media:</i> Solid debut for Willie Jackson

<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: Market not up to task of closing gap with Aussies

<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> No winners? Then we're all losers

<i>Media:</i> TVNZ happy to let Henry critics rage

Everybody is having a crack at Paul Henry for his publicity stunt saying Susan Boyle was retarded.

<i>Stock takes:</i> Breathing easy in turbulent times

<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Tinkering won't fix creaking tax system

The tax system has deteriorated beyond the point where tinkering and tweaking are enough, was the message this week.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key's faux pas looking like Freudian slip

No one is underestimating the political difficulties in making substantial change, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Don't swallow Brash's medicine

<i>Editorial:</i> Key must act to close gap with Australia