BusinessInvesting in shares - Beginner's guide Part 3Today we launch part three of our latest video series, a beginner's guide to investing in shares. How do I choose which companies to invest in? What does it mean to have a diversified portfolio? And who looks after my shares? Watch02 May 09:39 PM
OpinionMary Holm: If you don't understand it, steer clearSales pitch can be convincing but too often complicated investments are much riskier than portrayed26 Apr 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceFloat price range tipped to stayThe political furore over the partial privatisation of Mighty River Power will put downward pressure on the final price paid for shares in the electricity generator and retailer.26 Apr 05:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZX back up after technical glitchThe NZX is now back in operation after a technical glitch this morning kept investors in the dark.23 Apr 12:30 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Politicians key to fixing housing bubbleBusiness editor Liam Dann is stumped as to what possible benefit the rise in the value of his house offers him.14 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Dip in Mighty River merits a lookMary Holm answers your investment questions.12 Apr 05:30 PM
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
