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Former analyst targets demand for organics with website
Buffy Gill spent years analysing some of New Zealand's major retailers and property firms for the local branch of one of the world's biggest investment banks.
Online sales sink seaside shop
At least one retailer in Devonport is blaming the downturn in her business on British immigrants.
Eric Watson: Odds stacked against TAB
What do racing and retail sales have in common? Both industries are suffering unfair competition from offshore websites.
Alyssa Milano: Twitter inspired me to write a book
Actress Alyssa Milano was inspired by Twitter to write a book.
Facebook offers help to local companies
Social media giant Facebook is offering 12 small companies in Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to accelerate their businesses.
Bob Jones: Who gives a toss what online ranters think
I'm bewildered by the obsessional use of cellphones; the constant telephoning and message-sending. I'm flabbergasted by Facebook, writes Bob Jones.
Tax wouldn't deter dedicated shopper
If GST was added to items bought on the internet, it wouldn't stop Esther Greatbanks from shopping online.
Card companies 'not set up' for GST
Mastercard says credit card companies are "not set up" to collect tax on transactions and online shoppers could easily migrate to other payment platforms.
Online GST 'virtually impossible'
Customs Minister Maurice Williamson says it would be virtually impossible to charge GST on items being bought online, an idea currently being explored.
Govt to look into online shopping tax
Good news for New Zealand retailers now the Government has committed to look at taxing purchases made on overseas websites.
Minister defends edits to Bain Wikipedia
Justice Minister Judith Collins has defended her office's editing of Wikipedia pages, saying the revisions were minimal and removed defamatory material.
Hi, I'm a Twitterholic #lol
Twitter. Even the name is ridiculous. If I told you I "booped" or "qwanged" or "quiffed" 50 times a day, it would make me strange, an escaper from Dr Seuss' day surgery.
Ten ways to dodge the spies
Here are 10 simple ways you can minimise the likelihood of the NSA (and other organisations) monitoring your internet and voice traffic.
Telecom unveils Coliseum soccer deal
Telecom is hoping to drive customers on to faster broadband services with a deal to offer discounted online access to the English Premier League football.
Winklevoss brothers aim to bring Bitcoin to the masses
The Winklevoss twins, the square-jawed entrepreneurs best known for their bitter wranglings over Facebook, have turned their attention to dragging Bitcoin out of the shadows and into the mainstream.
Moonlighting stylist to pay less
Dire finances means beauty salon owners will get less of a payout from an employee they caught via Facebook treating clients at home.
Chris Barton: The end of privacy
Under the promise of protection we surrender privacy, writes Chris Barton. Once given up, it's a freedom we may never get back.
Buy Crikey: Shop online and pick your perks
I shop online as much as I can. It saves time, hassle, petrol and sometimes money. Yet, in my opinion, New Zealand is poorly served for online shopping.
Sky moves to plug online gap
Sky subscribers are sharing account details with friends to get behind the paywall and watch for free.
Damien Grant: Don't fear information we give to Google
It appears our biggest domestic terror threat is either Tame Iti's training camps or Dotcom's (alleged) copyright infringements.
Stewart Sherriff: Crucial to get radio spectrum sale right
Early next year, New Zealand will have true competition in 4G - the fastest mobile technology.
Studios keep watch on Slingshot offer
Hollywood and TV broadcasters are casting a cautious eye over New Zealand internet service provider Slingshot's plans to provide back-door access to their new television shows.
Britomart man part of online soccer coup
The developer behind the makeover of Auckland's Britomart has thrown his financial weight behind Coliseum, the new media group that last week grabbed the rights to English Premier League soccer coverage.