World2014's worst technological failsIf there's one thing we learned about technology in 2014, it's that other people (never us) can suffer alarming consequences from security breaches.29 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesRocky times ahead as oil prices crashThe oil price decline of 2014 upended the geopolitical chessboard. Worth watching in 2015 will be who can recover and dominate play - Opec, Vladimir Putin or US shale drillers.29 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesNZ duo's $670m Aussie buy-upThe extraordinary strength of the New Zealand dollar against the aussie wasn't the main reason why Infratil and the New Zealand Superannuation Fund decided to buy RetireAustralia, but it helped.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Companies'Humdinger' rally but analysts waryUnited States markets head into the last week of the year with a "Santa Claus rally" having lifted them to record highs, picking up momentum from outstanding GDP numbers in the world's biggest economy.28 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesIPO pipeline predicted to keep on pumpingThe initial public offering pipeline is expected to keep delivering in the year ahead, but market watchers say it will be a challenge to match or exceed 2014's bumper crop of 12 IPOs.28 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesThe Corner Office: Rory GlassSummer Herald The Corner Office: Rory Glass is the managing director of brewer Lion New Zealand.28 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesGlobal economy hanging on knife-edgeThe world economy enters 2015 at a fork in the road. One track leads to the self-sustaining vigorous recovery that policymakers have sought in vain since the financial crisis erupted in 2007.28 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesNZ's Argentina flights fill gap for AussiesAir New Zealand's flights to Buenos Aires will be more than a third filled with passengers from Australia, an analysis of the service says.28 Dec 04:00 PM
EconomyNZX benchmark hits record highThe benchmark NZX 50 Index hit its highest point yesterday and has risen by 17 per cent in 2014, marking another golden year for local equities.23 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesCoffee crowned king of commoditiesTo lose money in the markets in 2013, you had to really try. Three-quarters of the world's stocks rose, by an average of 42 per cent. The S&P 500 jumped 30 per cent.23 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesOnline Xmas spending will continueKiwi Christmas shoppers have spent $170 million more this month than at the same time last year and retailers are hoping the splurge will continue on Christmas Day online.23 Dec 04:00 PM
EnergyMighty River signs Lake Taupo water dealMighty River Power and the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board have signed a deal over water in Lake Taupo, the terms of which the electricity generator says are confidential.22 Dec 04:30 PM
Media and marketingStation buy swells APN's radio footholdAPN News & Media has increased its presence in the Australian broadcasting scene through the purchase of Perth radio station 96FM from rival publisher Fairfax Media.22 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionWatchdog's probe clears FletcherThe Commerce Commission says it found no evidence that Fletcher Building's Winstone Wallboards unit engaged in anti-competitive behaviour to protect its dominance in the market.22 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Lots of life left in this year, never mind the one aheadLiam Dann writes: 2014 doesn't look like letting go early. In fact, like a good TV drama, it looks set to end on a cliff-hanger.21 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessS Korea 'huge deal' for ecostoreNew Zealand cleaning products company ecostore has signed a deal that will see the company export to South Korea from next year.21 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesEmpty prime CBD sites bad for the cityA prominent commercial real estate financier says land-bankers are ruining Auckland's central business district by leaving many sites vacant for decades.21 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesRescue package for Russia? No chanceHere's what's happening in Russia: Its currency has lost half its value, investors have pulled billions of dollars amid an oil plunge. Now here's what's not happening.18 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesNZ insulated from Russian falloutRussia's currency crisis has added risk to world markets, but the New Zealand economy is likely to be spared direct impact, analysts say.17 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeInvestors must demand better governanceInstitutional shareholders need to place more focus on demanding quality corporate governance from firms they have investments in, says FMA chief executive Rob Everett.14 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesWinery savours Fyfe's vision + videoRob Fyfe thought life would be a lot quieter when he stepped down as boss of Air New Zealand but he has just taken up his latest role as strategic adviser to winery Craggy Range.14 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Oil-price plunge rattling marketsThe dynamic of the new oil shock is moving fast - maybe too fast for the fragile global economic recovery, writes Liam Dann.14 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeScrap heats up over $18.5m finance settlementThe Australian wing of a United States investment fund could swoop in front of Capital + Merchant Finance investors and take a chunk of an $18.5 million settlement.14 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesFarmer body backs Fonterra milk planThe Fonterra Shareholders Council is "broadly supportive" of plans for the co-operative to start sourcing milk from South Island suppliers who are not also shareholders.14 Dec 04:00 PM
