EconomyWhat's the point of faster broadband? Here's whatWill ultra-fast broadband be a game-changer or a costly toy? Anthony Doesburg found five companies already showing what better internet connections can mean.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMidnight subsidy for quake-hit businesses The first round of quake-affected businesses signed up to the Government's wage assistance package will see money in the bank tomorrow.09 Sep 07:27 AM
Opinion<i>Peter Wood:</i> Use quake lessons to build disaster resiliencePeter Wood writes on the importance of resuming commerce after an emergency.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandUninsured face battle for Christchurch earthquake moneyAn estimated 5000 uninsured homes damaged in the Christchurch earthquake will have to make a case of "true hardship" to be considered for financial help.06 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateQuake throws lifeline to building industry - Fletcher shares riseThe Christchurch earthquake is expected to provide a much-needed lifeline for NZ's beleaguered construction sector.06 Sep 02:30 AM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: An expensive lesson in snobberyAllan Hubbard believed his self-righteous hype - sadly, so did we.05 Sep 09:30 PM
EconomyNZ well-placed to handle economic shocks, says IMFNew Zealand is among only a handful of advanced economies where the government's budget is best placed to deal with "unexpected shocks", says the IMF.01 Sep 08:45 PM
WorldBudget cuts still top of agenda in BritainBenefits for the elderly are being targeted by ministers in the hunt for spending cuts in the UK.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhen belt tightening is not enoughA sole parent says she has lost a sixth of her bodyweight because she has not been able to eat properly since the Govt tightened access to training subsidies for beneficiaries.16 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandReaders: Sandcastle trip 'media beat-up'We asked <i>nzherald</i> readers what they thought of a Christchurch councillor's $4000 US trip to study sandcastles.13 Aug 12:37 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Positive focus to create jobs better than benefit-bashing10 Aug 09:30 PM
Personal FinanceStrength in telco networking numbersWhen it comes to getting the biggest bang for the broadband buck, it seems playing nicely with our mates across the ditch may be NZ's best strategy.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsScandinavia's top modelsInstead of looking to Australian PPP failures, we could follow the example of Sweden and Denmark, reports Nick Smith.10 Aug 05:30 PM
TechnologyEfficiency at the flick of a switchMany countries are moving ahead with smart-grid technology, but New Zealand is lagging a little way behind.10 Aug 05:30 PM
Economy<i>Stephen Selwood</i>: Growth focus for next infrastructure planAs the focus turns from bridging the infrastructure deficit to building the 'nation for the future', there are gritty issues to be addressed, writes Stephen Selwood.10 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyAustralian model provides pointersOur transtasman neighbour has the jump on us when it comes to public-private partnerships, writes Graeme Hunt.10 Aug 05:30 PM
