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Media newsroom convergence the new reality

Revamped TV3 news is rating well - even if it isn't yet living up to its multi-media billing, writes John Drinnan.

Brent Sheather: Interesting times

The year has got off to a bad start for portfolio investors with the world stock market having fallen by 10.8 per cent in US$ terms, writes Brent Sheather.

Fran O'Sullivan: China looms large at TPP

Liam Dann: All that jazz and chilly air - inside TPP

Small Business: Equity crowdfunding - Stu McKinlay

Small business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Stu McKinlay about equity crowdfunding.

China being kept in loop with TPP briefings

It would be a big step for powerhouse to accede to TPP agreement, with intellectual protection a thorny issue.

Get Sorted: The darkish art of the upsell

We get pushed more than we bargain for all the time, but we still have rights!

Debbie Mayo-Smith: The 2016 resolution that will save you time

No more stolen moments wasted on an activity that isn't adding value to my life. Life is just too short to waste any of it, writes Debbie Mayo-Smith.

Liam Dann: New year sure to fire up China's economy

As China steps up efforts to maintain order in a slowing economic environment we may see more dramatic moves shaking things up in our part of the world.

Focus on the short term costs KiwiSavers billions

Astute KiwiSaver decisions will deliver far more rewards over the longer term than any switch from one electricity retailer to another.

Small Business: Going for Growth - Bill Hale, Deloitte

Small Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks to business owner Bill Hale about growth aspirations.

Brian Fallow: TPP economy figures tell us nothing

Trying to quantify the gains from planned trade agreement is an exercise in futility, writes Brian Fallow. Trying to get a grip on the TPP's effects is about as easy as catching trout with your bare hands.

John Drinnan: Taking the view from New York

Stock Takes: Baby milk trade faces regulation

Australasian infant formula stocks have proved a pretty good bet lately.

'This economic downturn is awesome'

COMMENT: No inflation, interest rates are set to fall again and the Government is promising a spend-up to make Auckland even cooler, writes Liam Dann.

Is there an efficient and easy way to set goals?

Deep motivation and big picture thinking are at the heart of goalsetting, writes Robyn Pearce.

Brent Sheather: As simple as possible, but no simpler

Brent Sheather talks over simplification.

Christopher Niesche: Woolworths' bright idea ... that wasn't

This is a story about Countdown's owner and one of the biggest ever corporate bungles.