Slow bill payment concerns
Slow bill payment concerns
Small and medium-sized enterprises were at risk of serious cash flow problems if their customers did not pay their bills on time, Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Christie said.
Dene Mackenzie
Govt may revise surplus target if outlook worsens
Govt may revise surplus target if outlook worsens
The Government would consider forgoing its target of returning its accounts to surplus by 2014-15 if the global economy deteriorated further, Prime Minister John Key indicated in a speech yesterday.
European debt casting shadow
European debt casting shadow
Europe's woes continue to weigh heavily on world economies as the World Economic Forum of the global business elite starts at Davos, in Switzerland.
Sentencing of 'bad egg' shakes faith in IRD
Sentencing of 'bad egg' shakes faith in IRD
The faith in the integrity of the Inland Revenue Department may be shaken following the sentencing last week of a former department employee for, among other things, tax evasion.
Hackers retaliate for clampdown on piracy
Hackers retaliate for clampdown on piracy
Widespread cyber attacks against government and entertainment industry organisations are likely to continue after "hacktivist" group Anonymous yesterday took down several high-profile United States websites.
Reserve Bank not expected to lift OCR before December
Reserve Bank not expected to lift OCR before December
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to lift its official cash rate (OCR) before December, but market observers will be carefully watching the tone of the statement to be released on Thursday by bank governor Alan Bollard.
Calm year forecast for Telecom
Calm year forecast for Telecom
A period of relative calm awaits Telecom in 2012, Craigs Investment Partners broker Chris Timms says.
Economic recovery near stalling
Economic recovery near stalling
New Zealand's economic recovery is close to stalling with benign inflation moving official cash rate hikes off the agenda.
'Time bomb' in KiwiSaver
'Time bomb' in KiwiSaver
Changes are being sought to the terms and conditions that govern the KiwiSaver provider schemes to prevent a potential $14 billion retirement savings time bomb.
Curran seeks Parliament TV captions
Curran seeks Parliament TV captions
Labour spokeswoman for broadcasting and disability issues Clare Curran is writing to Speaker Lockwood Smith asking for captions to be provided on Parliament Television.
Morgan Investments' business sold to Kiwibank
Morgan Investments' business sold to Kiwibank
Further consolidation of KiwiSaver providers is likely after the announcement yesterday that Government-owned Kiwibank has bought Gareth Morgan Investments' businesses.
Quarterly survey 'reasonable'
Quarterly survey 'reasonable'
The Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion came across as "reasonable enough", consistent with expected economic growth, BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said yesterday.
Hopes for more engagement in accounts by young KiwiSavers
Hopes for more engagement in accounts by young KiwiSavers
Choosing the correct KiwiSaver fund is particularly important for young savers as they will spend the most time invested in the schemeForsyth Barr savings specialist Damian Foster is hoping that moves across the Tasman will also encourage greater engagement by young savers with their KiwiSaver accounts.
Optimistic outlook for economy
Optimistic outlook for economy
The Otago economy is poised to have an outstanding year and is being tipped by Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive John Christie to outperform the rest of the country.
Markets react well to China
Markets react well to China
Markets reacted well after China's gross domestic product (GDP) figures came in ahead of expectations.
Dot Kiwi for those wishing to fly flag
Dot Kiwi for those wishing to fly flag
New Zealanders wanting to show their online loyalty will get the chance next year when the Dot Kiwi (.kiwi) domain name is expected to become available.
Overcoming apps conflicts
Overcoming apps conflicts
This year could be the one in which chief information officers go from zero to hero, according to Andrew Fox, head of mobility at SAP ANZ.
2011 food prices rise 2.9%
2011 food prices rise 2.9%
Food prices rose 0.2% in December to give an annual food price increase of 2.9%, Statistics New Zealand figures released yesterday showed.
Fears of slowing growth in China
Fears of slowing growth in China
A deepening recession in Europe would significantly harm growth prospects in China, a major concern for the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
Robertson relishing new responsibilities
Robertson relishing new responsibilities
The Labour Party's deputy leader, Grant Robertson, is preparing for a busy year ahead as Labour starts its rebuilding process. Mr Robertson, formerly of Dunedin, sits down with Otago Daily Times political editor Dene Mackenzie.