BDBDCompaniesSanford quits Pacific tuna businessThe country's largest listed fishing group is quitting its under-performing Pacific tuna business and selling the fleet.31 Aug 10:48 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St down as defensive positioning rulesWall St was down overnight as Fed officials left the door open for an interest rate hike this month.31 Aug 07:30 PM
TourismDesigner tours for off-peak allureA New Zealand tourism operator has created designer itineraries to entice more Chinese visitors in off-peak seasons.31 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesIndex loses 14 points on high turnoverNew Zealand shares fell yesterday as investors remained cautious after last week's spike in volatility.31 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBusiness confidence slips to GFC levelsBusiness confidence has dropped to levels last seen in the immediate aftermath of the global financial crisis.31 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessMany undecided over TPPMore than half of New Zealanders appear to have made up their minds already about whether the Trans Pacific Partnership is a good or bad thing.31 Aug 05:00 PM
CompaniesCBL buys insurance firm in OzNew Zealand-based credit surety and financial risk insurer CBL Insurance has bought Australian specialty insurer Assetinsure Holdings for $46 million.31 Aug 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
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
BDBDEnergyMighty River pays out $296m to shareholdersMighty River will spring another 2.5 cents per share special dividend for shareholders, having already given 5c in December.27 Aug 09:09 PM
HealthcareF&P Healthcare boss steps downThe departure of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare chief executive Mike Daniell might unsettle some investors but is unlikely to derail the company, say market players.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Core business produces 61pc lift for ScalesApple exporter Scales Corp boosted first-half profit 61 per cent as its Mr Apple unit beat expectations.27 Aug 05:00 PM
HealthcareF&P Healthcare's Daniell retires, upgrades guidanceF&P Healthcare's boss Mike Daniell says he'll retire this year, as the company announces an upgrade to its earnings guidance.27 Aug 12:45 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall St rallies as buyers find bargainsWall St rose overnight, rebounding from one of its worst slumps ever, as investors found value in beaten-down equities.26 Aug 07:55 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit smaller than expected in JulyThe country's trade deficit was smaller than expected in July as exports of fruit and meat drove overseas sales higher.26 Aug 01:20 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
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
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar rallies after turmoilThe New Zealand dollar bounced from a six-year low after two days of turmoil spurred by the prospect of deteriorating Chinese economy.25 Aug 05:18 AM
CompaniesNZ shares pull out of China nose-diveNZ shares have stabilised, with the S&P/NZX50 index down just 9 points today.25 Aug 02:45 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: China crisis - how worried should we be?Business editor Liam Dann looks at just how much of a concern the China market crash should be for us here in New Zealand.24 Aug 11:50 PM
CompaniesBlack Monday fallout: NZX downThe local sharemarket opened down 2.4 per cent, after a wild overnight ride on world markets.24 Aug 10:20 PM
EnergyOil sells below US$40 a barrelThe US crude benchmark finishing below $US40 a barrel for the first time in six years on China's weakening economy.24 Aug 09:06 PM
CompaniesPanic hour as Wall St flirts with abyssIt was a dramatic opening on Wall St overnight - was it people or computers putting the pressure on?24 Aug 08:45 PM
CompaniesBlack Monday fallout: Dollar slumpsThe New Zealand dollar slumped to its lowest level in six years after billions of dollars were wiped from financial markets in the US, Europe and Asia.24 Aug 08:25 PM
BDBDCompaniesGlobal selloff pushes NZ shares lowerNew Zealand shares dropped yesterday in a global selloff after weak Chinese manufacturing data added to concern about the world's second-largest economy.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessGlenbrook viability to be assessedAustralian steel products group Bluescope is to review its steelmaking operations in Australia and New Zealand, saying it needs "game-changing" savings in operating costs.24 Aug 05:00 PM
CompaniesDairy most volatile of commoditiesThe international dairy trade has become the most volatile of all commodities markets.24 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionWilliam Pesek: SoftBank boss gives Japanese economy a joltForeigners don't have all the answers, but they are responsible for Japan's biggest corporate governance successes this year, writes William Pesek.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDTelecommunicationsChorus stock falls as profit drops 39%Chorus shares fell after the telecommunications network operator reported a 39 per cent decline in annual profit.24 Aug 05:00 PM
CompaniesShares slump after China meltdownNew Zealand share market slumps 2 per cent and almost $60 billion has been wiped from Australia's share market as concerns about China's economy shake investors.24 Aug 03:41 AM
CompaniesCan Apple survive Dr Dre's abusive past?Apple has released a statement supporting rap mogul Dr. Dre following reports that he physically abused women.24 Aug 12:06 AM
