What's in The Independent Financial Review today

The turning of the tide on household wealth and the housing boom

The housing boom that made homeowners feel wealthier and spend up large is ending. Now they're hoarding their cash in the bank in preparation for a downturn and face sliding house prices as in influx of new supply hits the market, a new survey shows. Bob Edlin reports.

A predictions market to almost bet on Don Brash for PM

New Zealanders will soon be placing money on the outcome of business and political events and trading their hunches in a new futures style market. Denise McNabb reports.

Samuels pays for slamming Carter

Dover Samuels' decision to speak out against Chris Carter's veto of the Whangamata Marina has cost him a plum retirement job with the Environment Court. Tim Donoghue reports.

Warehouse won't get around the rules

The Takeovers panel will want a say in court if the Stephen Tindall-led consortium tries to use a scheme of arrangement to take over The Warehouse. Nick Stride reports.

Editorial - Don Brash should retire with dignity

We editorialise that Don Brash has proven he doesn't have the political skills to win the next election. He should stand down.

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