Small BusinessCredit card surcharge net widensBuying a bunch of flowers, parking a car and paying bills or fines by credit card could all result in customers having to pay new surcharges.11 Jan 03:00 PM
BusinessWill internet kill the video store?The movie rental business is under threat from faster broadband speeds that allow consumers to download films without leaving home.09 Jan 03:00 PM
EconomyAccent on fun and games as Kiwis look to a brighter yearGood food and electronics are among the top luxury items Kiwis will spend their spare cash on in the next six months.05 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Life in 2030:</i> Public transport and battery power set to be way of the futureTransport innovations are needed for New Zealand to survive a looming oil supply squeeze.31 Dec 03:00 PM
BusinessFlying the flag for Kiwi wineThe wine glut has been a challenge to the New Zealand wine industry this year.31 Dec 03:00 PM
Small Business<i>Celebrating success:</i> That's so crazy it just might work ... Here in New Zealand successful entrepreneurs have done well out of everything from public toilets to coffins and even a gas-powered hangi.28 Dec 03:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Life in 2030:</i> Big Brother will be watching with greater efficiencyThe Herald is running a series previewing how life might be in 2030. Today, Beck Vass looks at the homes of the future.27 Dec 03:00 PM
Business<i>Celebrating success:</i> Dream believers find path to successIn the first of a four-part series, Diana Clement talks to entrepreneurs who have turned their dreams into business success.27 Dec 03:00 PM
RetailSpending surge gives retailers breathing spaceThe mad last-minute rush for Christmas presents shows no signs of slowing down as New Zealanders continue to flock to retail stores.22 Dec 03:00 PM
RetailChristmas shoppers think smallWith only four shopping days to go before Christmas, parking spaces are still available at the malls and shoppers say they are spending less.20 Dec 03:00 PM
EnergyElectricity re-jig model's last chance - ConsumerThe Government's shake up of the electricity sector could be the last chance the competitive pricing model has, says Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin.09 Dec 11:00 PM
EnergyBrownlee can't promise power prices will dropThe Government is confident its shakeup of the electricity market will slow increases in power prices ... but it is making no promises about them coming down.09 Dec 03:00 PM
Official Cash RateSurvey shows why customers change banksPerceived cost and inconvenience are the main reasons people hold back from switching banks.07 Dec 12:00 AM
Official Cash RateBank rejects big offices to get closer to customersIn a move that reverses changes during the 1990s, Westpac is opening 10 new community branches in Auckland.02 Dec 03:00 PM
