The New Zealand dollar's record-breaking strength against its Aussie counterpart could prompt earnings downgrades from local listed companies with exposure to the Australian market, says an....

The NZ dollar fell by almost A1c against the Aussie dollar after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to leave its cash rate unchanged, falling short of parity.

The Kiwi dollar could equal the Australian dollar in value today, with some saying it's just one more index of disparity to dissolve between the two countries.

Like many businesses looking to rustle up a bit more work I sometimes buy ads on LinkedIn.

Blunt founders Kington, Page and Brebner have been working hard to build an international name in the premium umbrella category.

When the Black Caps played Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last night it was a perfect example of the aggressive transtasman competitiveness which can spur on extraordinary sporting triumphs for either New Zealand or Australia.

Iron ore baron Andrew Forrest likes doing things his own way.

Forrest raised alarm bells for the watchdog after telling a business dinner in Shanghai that he would be happy to cap Fortescue's iron ore production at 180 million tonnes a year.

The head of Australia's banking regulator says the current state of the housing market poses a possible risk to the economy, even if it isn't in a bubble.

SkyCity Entertainment Group has resolved car parking issues at its big Adelaide casino, restaurant and bar redevelopment.

Kiwi company Coffee Supreme has just celebrated 21 years and is carving out a name for itself in Melbourne.

Almost no one outside his inner circle knows what David Teoh looks like.

Australian consumer confidence has taken a tumble after Treasurer Joe Hockey's warning that Australians may need to work for much longer.

Whittaker's number one status as most loved Kiwi brand has yet to translate into Australian market dominance.

Iraq will inevitably dominate Friday's talks between John Key and Tony Abbott - but it should not obscure progress on the vital transtasman economic agenda.

When Kiwi corporate communication firm Senate merged with Melbourne's Scaffidi Hugh-Jones, a truly trans Tasman company was created.

Australia has tightened the rules on foreign purchases of agricultural land and has reduced the ownership screening threshold to A$15 million from A$252 million.

Paul Little last week learned Japan Post was making a takeover bid for Toll Holdings, and the bid valued his shares about A$110 million more than they were worth earlier in the day.

New Zealand social impact brand, Pride & Joy, is hoping Queenslanders have a taste for Kiwi ice cream.

When Tony Abbott faced the recent challenge to his leadership and a party room revolt a few days ago, Australia's business leaders politely said what was expected of them.

Karma Cola grew in Australia by 100 per cent last year and want to grow by another 100 per cent this year.

Despite the fast changing market, JB Hi-Fi excels at jumping on the next big thing in technology and getting the march on its competitors, writes Christophwer Niesche.

Australian research house SuperRatings has released its first analysis of the KiwiSaver market with mostly good marks.