Row over R&D grows
National says tech industry concerns 'a big worry', but minister says matter is in hand.
Rise of the do-good business
Unless do-good social enterprise businesses have transparency rules, the risk of "impact-washing" is high.
Interest rate rises could hurt
Default KiwiSaver members will suffer if they stay put, adviser warns.
Age gaps can be expensive
OPINION: When one partner is much older, there are more financial concerns to manage.
Students produce brave ideas
Maybe brushing your teeth with turbo-charged toothpaste can lead to good gut health too.
What's eating Elon Musk?
OPINION: He's the billionaire whose biggest fear is being alone, so why does he act like an opera diva?
Burberry slammed for burning stock
Instead of selling products at a lower price, the luxury brand burnt $55.2m of excess stock last year.
National want Govt action on concert
National says the Government should step in to ensure a charity concert at Auckland's Eden Park proceeds.
New Great Walk a thank you
The West Coast has high hopes for NZ's first new Great Walk in 25 years, currently being carved through the Paparoa mountain ranges.
Olympians of the wine variety
Young winemakers take timeout from the daily grind to go head-to-head in a battle of barrel rolling, egg splitting and water spitting.
$147m fuel cell investment goes flat
NZ Super fund suffers another setback investing in overseas 'green tech' businesses.
Asia ignorance a hindrance
Businesses need to move from ignorance to understanding if they wish to export into Asia, insider says.
Keeping the customer satisfied
OPINION: Two encounters, one good, one not so, have left Mike O'Donnell thinking about how businesses cultivate their customers.
Ask Susan: How do I protect my son?
OPINION: I'm worried about what will happen when I'm no longer there to look after him.
Ask Susan: How do I protect my son?
OPINION: I'm worried about what will happen when I'm no longer there to look after him.
More money for big city students
Auckland and Wellington uni students say they should get higher allowances than those in the regions due to the higher cost of living.
Asia ignorance a hindrance
Businesses need to move from ignorance to understanding if they wish to export into Asia, insider says.
Queen of antiques business
At nearly 90, Ngaire Low is like the Queen - actively involved in her realm despite being well past retirement age.
Food's just what the doctor ordered
A New Plymouth GP wanted better food for her baby daughter, so she set about making it herself.
Toto Pizza put into liquidation
The pizza store owes money to employees, Inland Revenue and other creditors.
Four-day work week 'empowering'
Perpetual Guardian staffer did just as much at work under trial, while getting to spend more time with her kids.
Millennials reject 9-5 workday
Young, modern Kiwis will drive more flexibility at work like four-day weeks - and it works.
Sweatshop or sustainable?
An app created by Wellington woman could bring transparency to the global fashion industry.
Four-day working week a winner for mums
Working mums should stop negotiating on hours and start negotiating on productivity, four-day trial boss says.
Eco-friendly and down to earth
With large thermal mass and moisture absorbent properties, rammed-earth construction finds new appeal.
Food and beverage hub for Hawke's Bay
A few big names have leased space already, but there's still room next to Heinz Watties in Hawke's Bay.
Renters feel like visitors
OPINION: Community ties are important - but it's hard to feel like you belong when you're having to move on every 12 months.
Keeping the customer satisfied
OPINION: Two encounters, one good, one not so, have left Mike O'Donnell thinking about how businesses cultivate their customers.
Renters feel like visitors
OPINION: Community ties are important - but it's hard to feel like you belong when you're having to move on every 12 months.
Emergency volunteers face juggle
OPINION: If Thai cave rescue happened here, would the divers get off work?
The treat yourself economy
OPINION: For years the cost of living increases have been hitting the poor harder than others and the issue may be coming to a head.
Calls to shelve dam plan
Tasman District Council is being urged to stop spending money on the controversial Waimea dam project.
New Zealand's newest lake
"We knew it was significant in a national sense the moment we saw it," scientist says.
'Clean meat' NZ's new dairy?
Scientist who believes people will stop farming animals by 2100 says NZ could become a world leader in producing "clean meat".
Holocaust comment puts Facebook on the spot
Facebook faces many challenges over censorship, including the risk of becoming a media company.
Fine could hurt Google's apps earnings
Google's US$5 billion fine in Europe could play into its rivals' hands in the app market.
Google fined $7.4 billion
EU ordered changes that could affect which Google-owned apps appear on smartphones and tablets running its Android mobile operating system.
Jeff Bezos busts rich record
Amazon boss, with a net worth of $221 billion, is the richest person in modern history.
Most people would be suprised to find out that their company printer was a target for hackers. But in the hacker world, printers are now seen as a 'weak link' into any business network.
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