Some believe that older listeners grow into their media - tuning in to Radio NZ when they hit their 40s, writes John Drinnan. But others see that view as too optimistic amid the current media revolution.

The head of the International Monetary Fund is warning that if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling the consequences could be severe not just for the US economy but for the global economy as well.

While New Zealand's exports to China have soared since the free trade agreement between the two countries came into effect, industry leaders say this country still needs to up its game when doing business in the world's second-biggest economy.

The $350 million megayacht docked in Auckland's Westhaven Marina is embroiled in a $100 million-plus legal stoush over a botched paint job.

Real estate companies are at odds over whether the introduction of lending restrictions has affected the property market.

The search for missing alcohol baron Michael Erceg stretched on for weeks back in 2005.

Independent research house Morningstar has come out in favour of the upcoming Meridian Energy float, saying it is likely to appeal to long-term investors seeking yield.

An Auckland restaurant with links to Phoenix Forex - a company that sold controversial currency trading software - has been put into liquidation owing almost $5 million.

KiwiSaver has turned out to have been a hugely successful financial product but there are some nasty changes lurking over the horizon, writes Brent Sheather.

Activist investor Carl Icahn is pressuring Apple to spend $150b buying back its own shares.