Global Stories

Top 5 ways to stay safe online during the Cricket World Cup

As the Cricket World Cup bowls over fans, learn the top 5 cyber-safety tips to dodge online threats, advises Trend Micro.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015

Unified Communications

Xero says hello to iPad

Xero now on iPad; expanding its 'Xero Everywhere' reach, the accountancy app is redesigned for on-the-go business financials.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015

Bank of New Zealand

Banks relieved as RBNZ drops '5-plus' test for home loans

The major banks are breathing a sigh of relief that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has dropped proposals that would have deemed anyone owning five or.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015

Fintech

BDO brings real-time advisory service to New Zealand

BDO New Zealand is launching a nationwide roll-out of Xero add-on CrunchBoards, and says the real-time business advisory service is a game changer.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2015

Data Loss Prevention

IDC's take on the security paradox

Despite CIOs claiming security as a priority, IDC reveals a startling gap between their concerns and actions in New Zealand.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Gaming

Thinking of moving to Xero? Read our review

After testing Xero out, I've come to realise that there's always an exception to the rule, and Xero definitely fits the bill (or should I say invoice).

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2015

Fintech

Breaking news: Xero shares jump 21% after $147 million investment

Xero's share price soars to a new high with a $147m boost from US investors, signalling strong future growth and new leadership in North America.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Debit & Credit cards

NZ debit, credit card retail spending gains 1.2% in February, led by hospitality

New Zealanders increased spending on debit and credit cards in February, led by gains in hospitality and apparel as low inflation makes households mor.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2015

Inflation

PM Key sees inflation heading lower, cuts RBNZ slack for now

PM Key predicts further inflation dip and suggests prolonged low interest rates, as RBNZ mulls rate cut amid house pricing pressures.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2015

Fintech

Enprise, Brunton scoop top MYOB partner award

Enprise Solutions and Brunton have shared the top award as MYOB Enterprise Solutions Partners of the Year 2014.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015

Government

NZ economy to grow close to 3% in 2015 as building offsets dairy decline: Moody's

New Zealand's economy is expected to grow at an annual pace close to three percent this year as increased building activity in its two biggest cities,.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015

Statistics NZ

NZ residential building activity rises 4.3% in 4th-qtr, driven by Canterbury

New Zealand residential building activity rose for the first time in three quarters in the final three months of 2014, led by earthquake-related rebui.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015

Fintech

You're invited… To the Reckon One launch roadshow

Join Reckon's roadshow to explore the new Reckon One—innovative cloud accounting for businesses, starting at only $5/month.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

Payment Technologies

Samsung ups its game with two new smartphones

Samsung unveils new flagship smartphones, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015

Fonterra

NZ terms of trade fall 1.9% in 4th qtr, on falling prices for dairy exports

New Zealand's terms of trade fell for a second straight quarter in the final three months of 2014, as prices and volumes of dairy exports declined, wh.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

NZX

NZX head of policy & legal Robin Dey resigns, position split

NZX head of policy and legal Robin Dey has resigned after seven years with the company, and her role has been split by the stock market operator.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

Banking

NZ Superfund spent $150,000, so far, in legal fees in Portuguese banking case

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has so far spent about $150,000 in legal fees as part of its case to overturn a decision by the Bank of Portugal t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2015

Wall Street