OpinionIona McCarthy: Big dry shows risk of investing in agricultureCapital growth has always been an important factor in successful dairy farm investment, but it would be unwise for investors to assume land prices always go up.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCheck the red flags in stampede for Mighty River sharesTrying to wave down a stampede of elephants can be a thankless and possibly dangerous task, but someone's got to try to do it.06 Apr 05:30 PM
Employment$400m more a year for KiwiSaverUp to $400 million more a year could be pumped into the KiwiSaver scheme with the latest contribution increases.01 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Volatility a risk with KiwiSaver fundsThere are certain periods when your account balance will fall. When that happens, stick with it.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandInvestors in for the long haul?Four days after pre-registrations opened on Tuesday, 229,615 New Zealanders had joined the queue for Mighty River shares by late yesterday.08 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatchdogs warn investors on UK site's big-money offerTwo overseas government watchdogs have issued warnings to investors about a British company offering big returns for their money.08 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeCredit Sails report holds 'factual errors' - Forsyth BarrThe Commerce Commission has released a full report from its investigation into the sale and promotion of Credit Sails notes.07 Mar 03:25 AM
New ZealandAlarm bells sound over investmentA British company offering huge financial returns to NZ investors is registered to a woman living in an offshore tax haven who was also linked to nearly 180 shell companies here.01 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessDiana Clement: Scouting out opportunities to invest in rural sectorThe rural sector drives our economy. Yet there are surprisingly few opportunities for townies to invest in it. It is, of course, possible to buy a farm. This, however, is out of the financial reach of most investors.01 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmHolm: If the scheme looks too good to be true ...What are the warning signs of a pyramid scheme?15 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeBNZ makes play at youth marketBNZ has launched a marketing push to capture a bigger share of the youth market by launching a new internet banking product.12 Feb 12:00 AM
EconomyKiwis sour on foreign investmentNew Zealanders are showing a rising resistance to overseas investors, a business survey has found.03 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Reserve Bank sticks to the script as our economy teeters on brink02 Feb 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverWomen lag in retirement savingsNew KiwiSaver figures confirm fears that women aren't keeping up with men on retirement saving.30 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessBikers make hobby their businessFor many entrepreneurs, business inspiration can come from a hobby they enjoy. They might also have a strong drive to be their own boss.20 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesShares gain amid rising positivityNew Zealand shares rose yesterday as another consumer confidence survey showed improving sentiment, especially in Auckland, even as Australian jobs data disappointed financial markets.17 Jan 04:30 PM
CompaniesBig crop of listings likelyMarket players are picking a bumper year for new sharemarket listings on the back of strong sharemarket gains and investor appetite for equities.13 Jan 04:30 PM
