Official Cash RateANZ, National Bank split inefficient, says chief execANZ's chief executive Mike Smith says operating two separate banks in New Zealand is inefficient.29 Mar 07:30 PM
Opinion<i>Inside Money :</i> As KiwiSavers holiday, Tower goes out to playI haven't seen any research on the reasons why people are choosing to take some time off KiwiSaving but I reckon the answers would be obvious.23 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandTravel contest breached rules, says commissionA radio competition which failed to adequately mention that winners would need to purchase overseas flights to claim their prizes has fallen foul of the Commerce Commission.22 Mar 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's Rico teams up with Snoop DoggAir New Zealand has teamed up controversial puppet Rico with superstar rapper Snoop Dogg in its latest video.21 Mar 11:58 PM
Opinion<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Building your business on words aloneImagine you were to start up an internet-based business. And told that to promote your business, you would not be allowed to do any affiliate marketing. Or joint ventures. Or any external publicity.20 Mar 08:30 PM
TaxNZ managed funds still rate poorly - Morningstar studyNew Zealand continues to rate poorly for investors in managed funds, according to a global study conducted by investment research company Morningstar.14 Mar 11:45 PM
Small BusinessRebuilding Christchurch business: Kaila Colbin - <i>Missing Link </i>When presented with a world stage on which to share the tragedy of Christchurch, founder of social media consultancy Missing Link, Kaila Colbin, didn't hesitate.14 Mar 11:00 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-Smith<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: Using video - let me count the waysIn my <a href="http://bit.ly/gIGdhU" target="_blank">last column </a>I covered a few of the many features incorporated in the YouTube website. For example, the ability to edit videos, add captions and sort into playlists.13 Mar 08:30 PM
RetailMarketing campaign starts for Whitcoulls storesA marketing campaign has started to sell New Zealand's biggest book retailing chains, Whitcoulls, Borders New Zealand and Bennetts.13 Mar 07:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre Woodham: Give cash for Christchurch or not - but tying donations to marketing drives stinks12 Mar 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Sean D'Souza</i>: Sell your product before it even existsThe movies do it. Sports events do it. So why on earth don't you pre-sell your product?06 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-Smith<i>Debbie Mayo-Smith</i>: YouTube - it's a tool, not just a toyIf you're a typical parent, I bet you're continually chiding your children for chewing up your home internet bandwidth allowance, watching videos on YouTube.27 Feb 08:30 PM
BDBDEconomyTourist spending falls to 5-year lowSpending by tourists dropped to a five-year low in 2010, even as more people visited New Zealand, as the strong kiwi dollar sapped purchasing power.21 Feb 11:15 PM
OpinionSean D'Souza: Structure key to successful presentationTwas the night before the presentation. Fear filled the room.20 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandWin a wife contest stays, with a name changeA radio station's controversial 'win a wife' competition is going ahead - with a tongue-in-cheek name change - despite allegations it devalues marriage and violates human dignity.16 Feb 06:15 AM
Opinion<i>Mark Irving:</i> Keeping advertising simpleOne of the things I enjoy about advertising is that much of the work involves simplification. It kind of goes against the grain in this fast paced and often complicated world.15 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionDebbie Mayo-SmithDebbie Mayo-Smith: Feedback - an opportunity, not a threatYou have a finite supply of customers. It makes sense to keep the ones you have.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandDB ordered to pull 'Black Budget' beer adsDB Breweries has been ordered to withdraw TV and online ads from its current campaign featuring Arnold Nordmeyer's infamous late-1950s "Black Budget" and the company's DB Export Beer.11 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandUkrainians offended by 'win a wife' competitionA radio promotion offering the chance to win a 'hot' wife from Ukraine has offended New Zealand immigrants from the eastern European country.11 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandCompanies asked to pull ads over 'Win a wife' competitionA Facebook group aiming stop a controversial "win a wife" radio competition is asking companies to pull advertising from the station.11 Feb 02:58 AM
Opinion<i>Inside Money :</i> Why KiwiSaver highflyers are due to landBoth Huljich and Fidelity have recently made significant changes to their KiwiSaver businesses that point to a slowdown dead ahead.10 Feb 08:30 PM
RetailTip Top gifts trumpet birthdayRachel Hunter's modelling career kicked off in one of Tip Top's ads when she was just 15. It was the mid-1980s and a Trumpet cost 95c.10 Feb 04:30 PM
