Playing the TPP soft cop cannot be allowed to blind Groser and his senior negotiators to NZ's own interests.

Just one year ago, it seemed unthinkable that officials in Wellington and Sydney, more typically known for their hawkishness and stubborn independence, would join the global race towards zero.

Pressure is building on Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings as the dairy industry faces up to a winter of discontent, writes Liam Dann.

Tim Groser shared a rare insight into the unique partnership that New Zealand forged with the United States on the TPP at a recent forum.

Chuffed because you can easily see your KiwiSaver balance with your other savings accounts? They're actually radically different.

Your database can be used to increase sales but many businesses make a crucial mistake. Debbie Mayo Smith explains.

It's encouraging to see the govt is entertaining the idea for "Special Economic Zones" in an attempt to deal with our so-called zombie towns, writes Bernard Hickey.

Getting your first home got a bit easier with some changes to KiwiSaver. It's now possible to buy an unbuilt home, opening up the possibility of buying off the plans.

The Finance Minister punctures dairy denials but needs an eye on recent boom and bust, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Bad credit ratings happen to people in all walks of life. Sometimes a catastrophe such as business failure, divorce or illness leaves an erstwhile financially healthy member of the public in dire straits.

Investors must be sure they won't be forced to sell at some point, because that's when hefty losses can hit.

Having its main office in Auckland is a big part of the dairy giant's problem, writes Brian Gaynor.

"I am hoping that when we launch our new 7pm current affairs show, Story, it will give us a boost," Mark Jennings says.

Jock Anderson on the clear leader in the scramble to succeed Dame Sian Elias as the next Chief Justice, and more.

A key industry is suffering, but other economic signs paint a happier picture, writes Brian Fallow.

Personal finance columnist David Chaplin on exchange-traded funds and the NZX taking a big punt.

Wheeler struck the right note in this morning's official cash rate announcement: appropriately dovish but not alarmist.

Interruptions in the office can be minimised simply by shifting the position of your desk, writes Robyn Pearce.

Fibre link is proving its worth for devotees of high definition streaming services, writes tech blogger Juha Saarinen.

Gold prices have been weak lately, recently falling below US$1100 ($1516) an ounce for the first time since 2010, writes Mark Lister.

David Chaplin says Crown Financial Institutions have generally been a boon to government books over the last few years.

The NZ-China free trade agreement doesn't stop new restrictions on house sales to overseas buyers, but National's subsequent deals try to, writes David Parker.

There is a important debate to be had about foreign investment in NZ because we are a small, open economy and a big shift in global trends can have a disproportionate impact, writes Liam Dann.

Social media is popular, but nothing beats having your own database of clients and prospects to market to.

Too many options can be paralysing when you’re choosing products, so here are some tips to get you moving towards something better.

It's known as confession season - that time of year when companies do their end of year accounts and come clean on any nasty surprises they've uncovered.