OpinionInside Money: More horsing around from Aussie opportunistsYes, the investment opportunity sounded interesting, I told her. But why was she calling me with such an extraordinary offer.19 Feb 08:30 PM
InvestmentFlurry of bond issues expected in busy weekFixed interest investors face a flurry of bond issuance over the next week or so as corporates look to lock in favourable funding rates.18 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentPrecinct upbeat on towerThe $1.6 billion landlord Precinct Properties expects to start redeveloping its Downtown Shopping Centre site in Auckland's CBD above the new Central Rail Link in two years.18 Feb 04:30 PM
KiwiSaverKiwiSaver improvements needed, says providerKiwis face the prospect of a retirement income that meets only basic needs unless more changes are made to KiwiSaver, Mercer warns.17 Feb 11:28 PM
OpinionInside Money: An Irish view of the NZ dollarIreland and New Zealand are highly correlated, writes David Chaplin. Both are small island nations unduly influenced by economically powerful neighbours17 Feb 08:30 PM
TaxCompanies likely to follow Alesco's lead, say tax expertsAlesco settling its tax-avoidance stoush is likely to lead to companies in similar disputes cutting deals with the IRD, say tax specialists.17 Feb 07:30 PM
InvestmentBook comes to landlords' aidA new book is out to help landlords, with a series of forms ranging from notices to increase rent to a dog clause document.17 Feb 04:30 PM
InvestmentCashing in on the pastThis five-bedroom bungalow has seen five generations through it, but you wouldn't know it.16 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrent Sheather: No Dodge City, but risk remainsIt will take a few more disasters to move things along but we are certainly heading in the right direction.11 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Demographic time-bomb may be a dudUsually, this whole aging business is presented as a major looming crisis, requiring urgent action.10 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionNick McDonald: Stocks looking cheapThis is a buying opportunity, plain and simple and even if prices decline further from here it does not matter for those with the bigger picture in mind, writes Nick McDonald.09 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: Go softer on tax cheats - they are society's contributorsMost of those who seek to reduce their tax obligations are net contributors to our society, writes Damien Grant. The only complaints against them are they do not pay enough.08 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionNick McDonald: Market predictions for 2014When we talk market opinions there are only two possible scenarios 1. Right, or 2. Wrong. So here are my predictions for 2014, writes Nick McDonald.02 Feb 08:30 PM
InvestmentDropout to property baronOn paper, it looks like Andy Davies owns half of Auckland. In real life, the $75 million-plus man wears holey jerseys and lives in a Freemans Bay 'do-up'.02 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDiana ClementStudents, learn to budgetFollowing a budget can result in lifelong lifestyle changes. Students who don't budget will go on to be workers who don't budget, writes Diana Clement.31 Jan 07:30 PM
KiwiSaverStrong year for KiwiSaver fundsKiwiSaver growth funds had a strong year last year as local and international share markets took off, according to Morningstar.29 Jan 12:00 AM
OpinionBrent Sheather: Poachers turned game keepersSean Hughes rode into town and blew the bad guys away with the FMA arguably doing more in a few years than the Securities Commission accomplished in a decade, writes Brett Sheather.28 Jan 08:30 PM
Personal FinanceCredit card debt hits record highKiwis appear to be falling back into the bad credit card habits last seen before the global financial crisis, an economist has warned.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: KiwiSaver wannabes up for judgmentAs reported last year almost all potential contenders signed up are in with a shot at earning the coveted title of KiwiSaver default provider.27 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: Where in the WEF - NZ's place in the growing worldDue to some oversight I, again, wasn’t one of the 225 press representatives invited to attend the 44th World Economic Forum in Davos this week.22 Jan 08:30 PM