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Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson
Rebecca talks to Kathryn about why Christmas shopping means more than ever this year for the retail sector. Audio
Why do we trust smiles when they're so easy to fake?
Research shows that people tend to rate a smiling person as more honest and likeable, and someone they want to cooperate with. But if smiles are so easy to fake, which we know they are, why should we… Audio
Beware Black Friday scams
The Black Friday sales are here - with thousands flocking to both physical and online stores to snap up a bargain. It extends into 'Cyber Monday' meaning that over four days Kiwis will be hunting for… Audio
NZ property market closes decade with 18 record-breaking statistics
The New Zealand property market closed the decade with 18 record-breaking statistics. Online property sales site, realestate.co.nz says the average asking price for a house in New Zealand has risen… Audio
Having fun with self help: 'Personal Best'
Have you ever wanted to be a better You?! 'Personal Best' is a Canadian show playing around with the expectations and the conventions of the self help genre. Your life coaches and spirit guides in… Audio
Briscoe Group sees 1st quarter sales rise 11 percent
The sporting goods and homewares retailer, Briscoe Group, says its first quarter sales are off to a strong start. Audio
Labour questions donor-paid Chinese trip for National MPs
The Labour Party is arguing a recent trip to China by two National MPs, which was paid for by a company that makes big donations to the National Party, was nothing more than a sales pitch for the… Audio
Boxing Day record for retailers
Figures show this Boxing Day was a record one for retailers. Audio
Tenant fear state housing sales will harm vulnerable people
State house tenants have told the Finance Minister, Bill English, they fear the Government's plans to sell state homes will result in vulnerable people forced out of their homes. Audio
Retailers miss out on a happy Christmas
Reports so far from retailers suggest it wasn't a great Christmas for them. Audio
Boxing Day Shopping
Dr Paul Harrison explains what drives to us hit the malls on Boxing Day. Audio
Value of manufacturing sales fell 1.2% in Sept qtr
The value of manufacturing sales fell 1.2 percent in the September quarter in seasonally adjusted terms, despite volumes rising 0.4 percent. Audio