OpinionZachary Karabell: The welcome return of subprime loansFive years after the worst of the financial crisis, subprime loans are creeping back, this time primarily in the form of US auto loans.24 Sep 03:12 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Five issues for business to ponderFive things for business to take on board while John Key relishes his victory and forms his next Government.21 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Time to lead NZ beyond 'the cusp'Liam dann writes: If New Zealand is "on the cusp" of something exciting, as John Key has promised, then it is on the economy which we should now be expecting him to deliver.21 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeMarket boost tipped on poll victoryNew Zealand financial markets are expected to firm when they open today after the National Party secured the first ever outright win.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHerald-DigiPoll came closest to winnerThe <i>Herald</i>-DigiPoll survey came closest to predicting the final election result, an analysis of the four major polls shows.21 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyPower companies gain as investors bet on National winInvestors in listed power companies appear to be betting the National Party will retain the government benches at Saturday's general election.17 Sep 11:20 PM
Aged careAll Blacks could cash in on mega-mergerAll Blacks including Dan Carter and Richie McCaw could receive a windfall from a proposed mega-merger of 19 privately-owned retirement villages.16 Sep 03:03 AM
AgribusinessExperts lower forecast for economic growthEconomists have cut their forecasts of economic growth in the current year, the latest quarterly survey conducted by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research has found.15 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionDemand for small, cheap homes risingThe market for small low-cost houses by commercial group builders is gathering pace, as cash-strapped Aucklanders squeeze in and up.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Media and marketingSnakk scores ESPN for new divisionAdvertising company Snakk Media has announced the opening of a new division, Represent Media, and signed ESPN as its first major customer.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Companies$8m for Top Model propertyOnce considered the country's most expensive penthouse, which played host to America's <i>Next Top Model</i> and has the nation's highest swimming pool, is back on the market.14 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Economy where Key wants itThis week a nation heads to the polls for one of the most important votes in its history, Liam Dann writes.14 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesXero shares dive as US head quitsXero shares plummeted 8.36 per cent yesterday, wiping nearly $240 million off its shareholder value following the announcement North American chief executive Peter Karpas has left, just six months after taking the role.13 Sep 01:00 AM
Banking and financeIs a Reserve Bank inflation rethink in order?What should an inflation-targeting central bank do when inflation is proving unexpectedly slow to make an appearance?11 Sep 05:00 PM
