Michael Barnett believes New Zealand is being measured against the wrong economic targets

Corporates should be open to innovations, says Icehouse chief executive Andrew Hamilton.

New Zealanders don't ask for enough return on some investments and ask for too much on others.

The Business Herald's media writer takes a look at the year just gone and what's coming up in 2011.

It's that time of year when the pundits are rolling out their forecasts for the year ahead in global sharemarkets.

Speeds of hundreds of kilometres an hour now common on rail network.

All six kids individually said "Ewwww. No. Don't do it! I'll never drive with you again." "Marvellous", was my response. Even my husband wrinkled his nose in distaste at first.

So in the spirit of the pre-Christmas news dump, here's a final pile of columns in a tasty snack-sized format.

Be true to yourself, and keep your inner Madoff where he belongs.

Managers say too many get-togethers are just a waste of time.

New technology is lighting up cities and saving energy.

Which articles convert? And which articles attract? And how do you roll out a strategy that maximises the twin impact of attraction and conversion?

These days you have to be hyped-up and blissed out simultaneously ... but slow down and think.