TaxBHP demerger: Kiwis face tax billA tax hit facing almost 13,000 New Zealand investors in Anglo-Australian mining giant BHP Billiton is a result of "illogical" treatment of corporate demergers under this country's law, an....28 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBella Katz: The ugly side of design in AustraliaAustralian intellectual property laws are more lenient than those of Europe and the US, causing problems for NZ designers.28 Apr 12:30 AM
TaxKiwi shareholders face 'unfair' BHP taxKiwi shareholders in Australian mining giant BHP face paying an unfair tax as the company proceeds with a "demerger" plan.27 Apr 10:10 PM
OpinionBella Katz: Anathoth taps into Kiwi expats for Oz growthBella Katz looks at Anathoth Farm brand of jams and chutneys and how the Kiwi expat community is helping the brand in Australia.20 Apr 11:40 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar back above 99 cents AussieThe New Zealand dollar is back trading above 99 Australian cents and sparking renewed speculation of parity.15 Apr 03:10 AM
OpinionBella Katz: Aussie's Freedom Furniture on going native in NZWell known and established on both sides of the Tasman, Freedom's positioning is different across the two markets.14 Apr 02:50 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises to new record vs euroThe New Zealand dollar has risen to a fresh record against the euro and commentators say it is likely to continue to break new ground.12 Apr 08:55 PM
InvestmentInvestor demand for Australia housing downNew mortgages to Australian landlords dropped the most in three years in February, signalling an easing in the speculator demand for housing that had concerned the Reserve Bank of Australia.12 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheDad's illness prompted son to improve health systemWhen Dan Collins' late father was hit by a rare medical condition a few years ago, Collins was surprised by what he saw of the health system.12 Apr 05:00 PM
CommoditiesOz mining firm suspends productionAtlas Iron, Australia's fourth-largest iron ore supplier, will suspend all operations this month in response to a slump in prices to their lowest in a decade.12 Apr 05:00 PM
CommoditiesRinehart looks past China to beat iron ore gloomGina Rinehart has locked in supply contracts with three of the largest iron ore-consuming Asian nations outside of China.11 Apr 12:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains vs. euro; Greek payment not enough to lift euro sentiment09 Apr 09:17 PM
EconomyAustralian investments looking cheaperIt may not be at parity yet with the aussie, but a stronger Kiwi dollar will favour increased New Zealand investment across the Tasman.08 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBella Katz: Australia to see a more mature JucyJucy in Australia is half the size of its NZ operation but the company is growing the Australian business.08 Apr 02:20 AM
Interest ratesDollar for dollar - for a limited time onlyFlight Centre's currency exchange business is for a limited time offering a parity deal with the Australian dollar.08 Apr 02:10 AM
CompaniesFirms with Oz presence feel pinchThe 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....07 Apr 05:00 PM
CompaniesKiwi dollar falls against AussieThe 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.07 Apr 04:52 AM
CompaniesKiwi dollar nudges parity with AusThe 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.06 Apr 10:40 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: 'Google tax' to come up with missing billionLike many businesses looking to rustle up a bit more work I sometimes buy ads on LinkedIn.05 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBella Katz: Australia one of Blunt's easiest marketsBlunt founders Kington, Page and Brebner have been working hard to build an international name in the premium umbrella category.30 Mar 09:50 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Australia, NZ need to find more ways to work togetherWhen 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.29 Mar 09:26 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Iron magnate's call to cap production a desperate bidIron ore baron Andrew Forrest likes doing things his own way.29 Mar 04:00 PM
CommoditiesAust regulator probes iron ore cap talkForrest 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.25 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailAldi sticks to AustraliaDiscount German supermarket giant Aldi's big Australian expansion will not see it branch out into New Zealand.23 Mar 04:00 PM
CompaniesAustralia's housing boom may threaten economyThe 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.22 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessSkyCity resolves parking issues at Adelaide casinoSkyCity Entertainment Group has resolved car parking issues at its big Adelaide casino, restaurant and bar redevelopment.18 Mar 09:15 PM
Small BusinessChange brewing as Coffee Supreme goes into BrisbaneKiwi company Coffee Supreme has just celebrated 21 years and is carving out a name for itself in Melbourne.17 Mar 12:30 AM
OpinionTakeover bid challenges Telstra's crownAlmost no one outside his inner circle knows what David Teoh looks like.15 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessAustralian consumer confidence tumblesAustralian consumer confidence has taken a tumble after Treasurer Joe Hockey's warning that Australians may need to work for much longer.10 Mar 04:00 PM
Small BusinessBella Katz: Whittaker's faces heavy-handed competition in AustraliaWhittaker's number one status as most loved Kiwi brand has yet to translate into Australian market dominance.09 Mar 07:00 PM
