Official Cash RateWeak demand for credit threatens big NZ banksWeak credit demand could curtail earnings growth for the big New Zealand banks, says credit rating agency Standard and Poor's.28 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyManufacturing climbs to highest level in nearly a yearNew Zealand manufacturing rose in May to its highest level in almost a year amid signs record-high prices for the country's commodities are beginning to filter through to the wider economy.15 Jun 11:45 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Inflation threatens to bite into recoveryHouseholds at risk of slow wage growth combined with rising costs.15 Jun 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateMetro GlassTech in trouble with its bankers, AFR saysGlass maker Metro GlassTech is the latest heavily indebted overseas private equity owned business to get into strife with its bankers, says one report. 08 Jun 12:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ commodity prices rise to new recordNew Zealand commodity prices edged up to a new record in May, led by kiwifruit at the start of a new season. Prices in New Zealand dollars fell from a record level as the kiwi dollar climbed.01 Jun 02:00 AM
BDBDInterest ratesDollar falls from post-float highThe New Zealand dollar fell from a post-float high against the greenback, before the release of a survey on business confidence.30 May 08:45 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar soars to 3-year highThe New Zealand dollar has hit its highest level against the greenback in just over three years. The kiwi peaked at 81.23 US cents...26 May 08:32 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Ratings agencies pacified but no straying off trackFocus of concern is instead the amount the country as a whole is borrowing.19 May 05:30 PM
