AirlinesAir NZ profit taking offAir New Zealand is set to announce a sharp increase in profit this week which the airline will welcome as a shift in focus from the negative publicity that has hit it this year.24 Aug 05:30 PM
RetailOnline and in-storeAfter years online, many Web retailing pioneers are discovering the old-school benefits of having a brick-and-mortar store.23 Aug 01:30 AM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss sees brighter futureSpark expects its operating earnings and profit will return to growth this financial year.22 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark turnaround ahead of schedule, says MoutterSpark, the company formerly known as Telecom, says its strategy to turn its business around “is gathering pace” as it announces positive full-year result.22 Aug 02:30 AM
SharesCraft beer bonanza tipped for kiwi brewersNZ could become a "superpower" of the global craft beer market, with demand for Kiwi brews expected to triple, according to research by ANZ.19 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandWelcome to 'enlightenment'Controversial self-development training programme Avatar claims its course can fix life’s struggles but critics say the mumbo jumbo comes at a cost.16 Aug 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom changes its nameToday, Telecom becomes Spark. But as Hamish Fletcher reports, transforming the phone company is going to require much more than a name change.07 Aug 06:40 PM
BusinessNew phone makers top Samsung in China and IndiaSamsung, the global leader in mobile-phone sales, is being outflanked in the key markets of China and India by newcomers, Xiaomi and Micromax, catering to domestic tastes.06 Aug 04:30 AM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: $10,000 from 24 lettersIn my opinion almost all small businesses have a fatal flaw, well perhaps two, in their marketing strategy.03 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionDerek Handley: Why NZ is one of world's best start-up hubsDerek Handley and Linc Gasking sat down for a Q&A session offering tips for businesses thinking of relocating here.31 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandLes Mills tells members what to wearMembers of a Les Mills gym have been told they can only wear certain brands of clothing if they plan to stand near the front of some fitness classes, because they were being filmed.29 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionGraham McGregorGraham McGregor: Marketing tips for busy peopleGraham McGregor's column this week suggests three marketing tips that can be put into action fast for busy people.28 Jul 09:30 PM
Small Business'Poof' back in vogue at barDue to popular demand, a Ponsonby Rd bar has changed its name back to Poof, only months after complaints led its owner to drop the title.28 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessChina's Xiaomi targets India in push for 100m phonesIn just four years, Xiaomi has evolved from startup to outselling Apple in China by offering inexpensive devices packed with high-end features.23 Jul 02:15 AM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: The fatal flaw in your marketingNever let a customer and viable prospect go. Put them in a database with the right information you need to target.20 Jul 09:30 PM
Retail'Made in Germany' may be ultimate World Cup winnerThe German economy is set to benefit as the country's football victory draws shoppers to the "Made in Germany" brand, says a research firm.15 Jul 04:05 AM
OpinionGraham McGregorGraham McGregor: How to write a business plan for small business14 Jul 09:30 PM
TourismNZ high on China travel wish listChinese tourists are spending more time travelling overseas, with New Zealand in their top three "wanting to visit" destinations.14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: Five must-do marketing tacticsYou can spend lots of money. Or you can follow these five free and easy tactics. How many are you doing now?13 Jul 09:30 PM
RetailAnd the World Cup winner is...AdidasFor Adidas, the World Cup has already been won, whatever the outcome of Monday's final in Rio de Janeiro.10 Jul 09:38 PM
Media and marketingKiwis stick with TV and radioA NZ on Air report into media consumption has concluded that kiwis are sticking to traditional platforms despite the big push toward to digital.09 Jul 12:48 AM
BusinessNot everyone wants beer coldNot all beer drinkers want to grab a cold one. Molson Coors Brewing discovered this in China where drinking cold liquids is widely seen as undesirable.04 Jul 02:58 AM
