Fran O'Sullivan: Five issues for business to ponder
Five things for business to take on board while John Key relishes his victory and forms his next Government.
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The Herald-DigiPoll survey came closest to predicting the final election result, an analysis of the four major polls shows.
Market boost tipped on poll victory
New Zealand financial markets are expected to firm when they open today after the National Party secured the first ever outright win.
Liam Dann: Time to lead NZ beyond 'the cusp'
Liam dann writes: If New Zealand is "on the cusp" of something exciting, as John Key has promised, then it is on the economy which we should now be expecting him to deliver.
Power companies gain as investors bet on National win
Investors in listed power companies appear to be betting the National Party will retain the government benches at Saturday's general election.
All Blacks could cash in on mega-merger
All Blacks including Dan Carter and Richie McCaw could receive a windfall from a proposed mega-merger of 19 privately-owned retirement villages.
Experts lower forecast for economic growth
Economists have cut their forecasts of economic growth in the current year, the latest quarterly survey conducted by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research has found.
Demand for small, cheap homes rising
The market for small low-cost houses by commercial group builders is gathering pace, as cash-strapped Aucklanders squeeze in and up.
Snakk scores ESPN for new division
Advertising company Snakk Media has announced the opening of a new division, Represent Media, and signed ESPN as its first major customer.
Liam Dann: Economy where Key wants it
This week a nation heads to the polls for one of the most important votes in its history, Liam Dann writes.
$8m for Top Model property
Once considered the country's most expensive penthouse, which played host to America's Next Top Model and has the nation's highest swimming pool, is back on the market.
Xero shares dive as US head quits
Xero shares plummeted 8.36 per cent yesterday, wiping nearly $240 million off its shareholder value following the announcement North American chief executive Peter Karpas has left, just six months after taking the role.
Is a Reserve Bank inflation rethink in order?
What should an inflation-targeting central bank do when inflation is proving unexpectedly slow to make an appearance?
Frantic Auckland buyers rushing in
Some Auckland house hunters under pressure to find the right property are making snap purchase decisions after viewing their new home for less than 30 minutes.
European Central Bank cuts rates
Equities advanced in Europe after the European Central Bank lowered three key interest rates and announced plans to start buying assets next month