BDBDCompaniesSpooked investors push index to year lowNew Zealand shares fell yesterday to their lowest level this year as offshore volatility weighed on sentiment again with markets across Asia weaker, with the exception of Australia.04 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessChinese eye $100m chunk of Silver FernOwnership of at least 30 to 40 per cent of New Zealand's biggest meat processor, Silver Fern Farms, looks set to pass to Chinese interests in a $100-million deal, say sources.04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Inflation rears its headLiam Dann writes: Inflation is not dead and there seems no doubt market volatility and the slowdown in China were top of mind for many.30 Aug 09:32 PM
TravelFive of the world's best poolsAs the weather begins to warm up, let's relax and fantasize about some of the best pools the world has to offer.29 Aug 01:40 AM
EconomyBroken ChinaNew Zealand is likely to feel the impact of a slowdown in China, say economists.28 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: What is going on in China?What is going on in China and why is it having such a profound impact on world financial markets?28 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesFrom China to ChristchurchChina Southern is expanding into Christchurch with direct services to Guangzhou three times a week using a Dreamliner.27 Aug 11:58 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: China pays the price of changeSlip-ups are no surprise, given the vast reforms the country is going through, Brian Fallow writes. As China has contributed about a third of global economic growth in recent years, few are immune from the effects of its slowdown.27 Aug 11:22 PM
EconomyAsia should call truce on currency warAsian policy-makers need to understand that currency devaluations aren't a cure-all, writes Bloomberg columnist William Pesek.27 Aug 12:30 AM
Banking and financeWorld's biggest bank steps up expansionThe world's largest bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, is stepping up its international expansion to offset China's slowing economic growth, according to former chief executive Yang Kaisheng.26 Aug 05:00 PM
CommoditiesPutin seeks Chinese giftRussia's energy pivot toward Asia faces its sternest test next month when Vladimir Putin visits Beijing amid slumping oil prices and concerns over China's economic slowdown.26 Aug 05:00 AM
CompaniesNZX ignores Wall Street's weak finishIn the first minutes of trade, the S&P/NZX50 was up 28 points, led by post-result gains from Air NZ and Metlifecare.25 Aug 09:26 PM
EconomyIt's tough in heartland ChinaOnce the fastest growing region and home to heavy industry, the Northeast is hit by new economic realities.25 Aug 06:29 PM
CompaniesShockwaves after Black MondayNew Zealand experts surveying the fallout from China's "Black Monday" stock market tumble will look to see if it reflects bigger problems in that country's economy, which is a big buyer of our exports and a source of tourists.25 Aug 05:00 PM
CompaniesChina stocks tumble againThe New Zealand sharemarket staged a comeback yesterday after being 2.5 per cent down at one point but China's sharemarket rout continues.25 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessUber's $100 million Chinese investmentUber users complete almost 1 million rides daily in China, which is is expected to outgrow Uber's U.S. home market.24 Aug 02:13 AM
AgribusinessSoutheast Asia NZ's 'insurance policy'Trade Minister Tim Groser says Southeast Asia is New Zealand's "number one insurance policy".23 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldAnimals sent in after deadly blastChinese authorities are using animals to test living conditions in Tianjin, where a giant chemical explosion last week killed 116 people.22 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldLegacy of Dalai Lama fades in new TibetIt's hard not to feel a sense of melancholy while passing through the Dalai Lama's former quarters in Lhasa's Potala Palace.21 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessWestern China ripe for opportunitiesFar beyond the big cities, growth in China's west is creating business opportunities for New Zealand companies.20 Aug 05:00 PM
CurrencyYuan fall no cause for panicAn expert in the Chinese travel market says the devaluation of the yuan will have a mixed impact on the China visitor market but is advising New Zealand operators not to panic.18 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessChinese companies are facing culture shockHaving made their money in a one-party state, Chinese companies are facing culture shock as they deal with democracies.17 Aug 01:20 AM
EconomyChina adds chainsaw to economic juggling actAs China guides its currency lower, it heightens default risks on foreign- currency debt and increases the odds of capital flight, which would slam stock prices.15 Aug 12:00 AM
WorldChemical fears follow enormous blastsResidents living near Tianjin have expressed fears for their safety after reports there could be hundreds of tonnes of dangerous chemicals at the site.14 Aug 05:00 PM
Economy'Fundamental confidence' at Mood of the Boardroom 2015Business confidence is being tested a bit by events including dairy price downturn, but there's a 'fundamental confidence' out there.13 Aug 01:00 AM
AgribusinessChina strategy worrying our top execsOur senior business leaders are becoming increasingly concerned about the slowing economy, the Government's strategy and our reliance on China and dairy exports.12 Aug 08:00 PM
EconomyWhat a cheaper yuan means for the worldChina surprised the world on Tuesday, announcing it would devalue its currency in a move likely to boost Chinese exports and support the country's flagging economic growth.12 Aug 02:15 AM
Banking and financeNZ dollar falls as China devaluesThe NZ dollar fell sharply yesterday after the US dollar spiked higher in response to China's 1.9 per cent devaluation of the yuan.11 Aug 05:00 PM
ManufacturingStocks crash accelerates car sales slumpBusiness appears to be slow at the Mercedes-Benz showroom in the Jing'an district of Shanghai.03 Aug 05:30 PM
ManufacturingResMed aims to boost position in ChinaSleep disorder device supplier Resmed will acquire Curative Medical in a move it says will give it a leadership position in the Chinese market.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBones in the wilderness trigger many emotionsI've written, enough times to make it seem memorable, of hikers, hunters, divers and cavers coming unexpectedly upon human bones.30 Jul 05:00 PM
EconomyEnd of the affair? China's love of stock leverage is waningChina share-market leverage from sources such as online lenders and umbrella trusts has plunged by 61 per cent.29 Jul 02:45 AM
Media and marketingChina drops big bucks in HollywoodHollywood is as eager as ever for Chinese money, courting investors, including state-owned enterprises.29 Jul 01:40 AM
