Bernard Hickey: Shopping our way into debt
COMMENT: Two apparently unrelated things happened in the first week of October that say so much about New Zealand these days.
COMMENT: Two apparently unrelated things happened in the first week of October that say so much about New Zealand these days.
COMMENT: When it comes to misuse of our own money, Kiwis get the gold medal for self-justification.
COMMENT: Migration, housing moves aim to ease fears that the system is rigged.
COMMENT: Most Rubicon shareholders would like to see the end of the company's autocratic governance.
COMMENT: There's a reason great ads with exaggerated promises never feature in the financial services industry.
COMMENT: You have to be happy living with stress, entrepreneur says.
COMMENT: The media revolution is about to hit free-to-air TV.
COMMENT: Can Trade Me retain its market-leading position over the next 20 years?
COMMENT: Low interest rates make even big home loans affordable - at least for now.
Watch NZH Focus: You can now pay for goods with your smartphone and there's many reasons to get on board with the new tech.
COMMENT: Focusing on selling to a niche market may not work for every business, but is something to think about.
COMMENT: By browsing through photos from a specific place it gives you an authentic insight into destinations.
COMMENT: The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is an unmitigated disaster for the Korean electronics giant, writes Juha Saarinen.
COMMENT:Ten reasons why building a buffer has its benefits.
COMMENT: Three news items this week highlighted some of the risks and opportunities posed by New Zealand's current migration settings.
COMMENT: When Robyn Pearce's teenage grandson moved in two years ago, he got the financial shock of his life.
COMMENT: Shareholders are far more engaged with their companies than individuals are with their local council.
COMMENT: Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has a message: "Get out and speak about...
COMMENT: Accountant's focus is now on electricity customers.
COMMENT: As NZ basks, a host of dangers await in the global economy.
COMMENT: Hal Crawford is now driving broadcaster MediaWorks' news operation.
Chicago Federal Reserve president Charles Evans jetted into Auckland this week and delivered a message which, when boiled down to
COMMENT: The big fall in interest rates that has occurred in the last 10 years is now having some profound effects.
COMMENT: What can you offer potential clients that would position your business as a helpful resource?
COMMENT: It's a fine art to understand the line between the right amount of support and encouragement.
COMMENT: This tip is always voted as one of the favourites in my presentations and I'm sure you're going to love it too.
COMMENT: If KiwiSaver downed an energy drink, here's how much higher it could jump: $462,000.
COMMENT: Nearly 11,000 people successfully applied to withdraw money from their KiwiSaver in the year to June.
COMMENT: Secure income is all very well, but retiree wants some fun too.
COMMENT: A strong sense of deja vu has pervaded the NZX, with Ron Brierley purchasing a stake in Wellington Merchants.