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<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Health costs far scarier than bill for super

The scariest part of the long-term fiscal projections the Treasury released last week is the discussion of health-care costs, writes Brian Fallow.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Japan keen to kick off free trade game

<i>Cartoon:</i> Melbourne Cup's biggest losers

<i>Ross Crotty:</i> Courts not always the best solution

Heading to the courts is not always the best solution in industrial disputes, says employment lawyer Ross Crotty.

<i>Tim Davin:</i> It's about transport practicality

<i>Gill South</i>: Family values pay dividend when the times get tough

Historically, says Gill South, family businesses do better during downturns.

<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> Who wants to hunt for younger men?

Deborah Hill Cone examines the cult of the 'cougars' who pursue younger men.

<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Online retail revolution has lots of room to run

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Malaysia the key to unlock other doors

<i>Robert Wade</i>: Today's financial caretakers take cue from ancient Rome

<i>Jonathan Dodd:</i> Residents biggest critics when revitalising their small town

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Free trade deal buoys Fonterra

Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden says the dairy co-operative will step up investment within Asia because of the Malaysian free trade deal.

<i>Rob Cameron:</i> Building a bridge over troubled investment waters

Many New Zealanders don't trust the finance sector - financial advisers and the companies that provide investment products.

<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Mixed feedback for Microsoft's face-saver

<i>Damien Grant:</i> IRD must keep right to wind up sick firms

<i>Yoke Har Lee:</i> Cyber-surgeon offers hope when all seems lost