New Zealand firms turned optimistic about the state of the economy in the June quarter.

The proposed merger of Sky Network TV and Vodafone New Zealand will be put to Sky shareholders at a special meeting in Auckland this

COMMENT: Have you been with your team long enough to experience that eerie feeling of déjà vu?

A new survey finds consumers are pretty cynical about why CEOs speak out on social issues.

Hellaby Holdings' share price rallied by 7.3pc after the company announced the sale of its subsidiary Equipment Group.

The Government has picked up a development programme designed to foster the next generation of company directors.

Kiwi firms are getting better at building their unique New Zealand brands overseas, but need to prioritise their marketing.

Three top businesswoman have been inducted into the Business Hall of Fame for Women Entrepreneurs this evening.

COMMENT: The desire to create a sustainable family business is there, so why are so few succeeding?

COMMENT: Here's ten tips for taking over a family business.

Business magnate Sir Richard Branson believes "praise, not criticism" is the best method of leadership.

After eight years, he ends up earning $27,000 more than his wife.

Upper Hutt College was swindled out of $375,000 by its former executive officer Donald Hancox, who today pleaded guilty to 10 fraud charges.

Fliway expects the loss of a large customer will hurt revenue and earnings next financial year.

COMMENT: In theory, it's simple: Best interests come first. In practice, it's more complicated.

Fonterra's moved quickly to reject Australian media reports that Spierings is preparing to step down.

COMMENT: Don't let emails, interruptions and endless meetings entrap you in a perfect storm.

Top business leaders picked issues ranging from inequality, complacency to pressure on infrastructure as the main problems facing the country.

COMMENT: Research on confidence tells us that the foundation is set early in life, certainly by the time kids enter school, writes Harold Hillman.

New Zealand has held onto its position as the fourth best performing country for opportunities for women in work.

As a business, we do not have the luxury of choice, we cannot choose between growth and sustainability - we have to have both.

Robyn Pearce talks the benefits of being stretched, no matter what our age.

Rob Campbell, once one of the sharpest young minds in the trade union movement, has kept a lower profile since his thinking changed radically in the 1980s.

Robyn Pearce talks how to raise successful young adults. "If we always seek to protect our children from adversity, we weaken, damage and distort the precious young lives we're entrusted with."

I'm delighted with the comments coaching clients make after they start applying more focus in their daily time management choices, Robyn writes.

Vocal expression of opinions in the office can cause problems for bosses as well as workers.

Alan Clarke, who left retirement business Abano for Hellaby Holdings, tells Anne Gibson of his plans in his new role