Hot Issues

Chinese billionaire backs $2b Cirque du Soleil takeover

A Chinese billionaire known as the Warren Buffett of the East has backed the US$1.5 billion ($1.95 billion) takeover of Cirque du Soleil

Biz confidence slips, consistent with moderating growth

Business confidence softened slightly in the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey of business opinion, but remains sturdy.

Engaging with China: do we understand business relationships?

As many will agree, China's rise over the last three decades has provided enormous opportunities for the global economy.

Mystery of China's gold stash may soon be solved

China's push to challenge US dominance in global trade and finance may involve gold - a lot of gold. While the metal is no longer used to back paper money...

Innovation: Our Silicon Valley lies in green pastures

Anyone looking for New Zealand's answer to Silicon Valley should avoid Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.

Chinese bank giant pushes into New Zealand mortgage market

China's biggest bank has begun making inroads into this country's mortgage market.