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The New Zealand government will sell a 20 per cent stake in Air New Zealand over the next two days, raising speculation about whether foreign airlines will eventually be tempted to buy a slice.

Australian shares are likely to test fresh five-year highs this week with more support for risky assets after US Federal Reserve nominee Janet Yellen indicated asset-driving stimulus would continue for as long as required by the world's biggest economy.

China has unveiled a comprehensive reform package to revitalise the world's second-largest economy after releasing an underwhelming communique early last week, heralding a fundamental shift in economic policy for Australia's most important economic partner.

A tiny vehicle maker challenges the mass market, writes Adam Courtenay.

Cosying up to your laptop in bed is a more common habit than most of us would care to admit. But if you're bringing business to the bedroom, chances are you're hindering work productivity.

The $1.9 billion industry fund First Super has taken the unusual step of warning members in its annual report against seeing financial planners not aligned with the fund.

Holden has withdrawn further from communication with the federal government. A delegation of car industry workers and union officials will arrive in Canberra for talks with government officials on Tuesday without representatives from the Holden factory floor.

Speculation of a special dividend along with takeover prospects has pushed the share price of the only listed health insurer, NIB Holdings, to new highs in recent trading, as the federal government moves to privatise Medibank Private.

Forbes Media, which publishes Forbes magazine and has been making an extensive push into digital media and native advertising, is up for sale, the company confirmed in an email to the staff Friday morning.

ANZ executives sample product

The company charged with developing revolutionary "spray-on skin" technology developed by Australian of the Year Fiona Wood and used to treat victims of the Bali bombing is facing a revolt by its two largest shareholders.

The battle for Warrnambool Cheese and Butter is far from over despite the dairy group's board backing a revised unconditional $9-a-share cash offer from Canadian company Saputo late on Friday.

A very big pay day is soon to arrive for an unlikely trio: the Australian Taxation Office, the Insurance Commission of Western Australia and ... wait for it ... an enigmatic Dutchman who was once investigated for smuggling a Rembrandt out of the US.

Australian shares are likely to test fresh five-year highs this week with more support for risky assets after US Federal Reserve nominee Janet Yellen indicated asset-driving stimulus would continue for as long as required by the world's biggest economy.

The New Zealand government will sell a 20 per cent stake in Air New Zealand over the next two days, raising speculation about whether foreign airlines will eventually be tempted to buy a slice.

China has unveiled a comprehensive reform package to revitalise the world's second-largest economy after releasing an underwhelming communique early last week, heralding a fundamental shift in economic policy for Australia's most important economic partner.