Companies'Huge move' after Greek vote unlikelyToday's referendum result in Greece is set to dominate market trading this week, although economists predict that it will not lead to huge impacts locally.05 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesBeer-based fuel for GullKiwis can now use a beer byproduct to fill their cars, with a new biofuel being unveiled at an Auckland service station today.05 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeRecession lurks in shadowsNew Zealand is enjoying 3.2 per cent economic growth and 0.1 per cent inflation, the statisticians tell us, but Bank of New Zealand economists warn we could see those numbers switch.03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Kathmandu price push likelyThe dual-listed outdoor apparel retailer has hired Goldman Sachs as its adviser and there will almost certainly be push-back on the pricing of the deal.02 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionTranslating R&D into innovative successWe like to think of ourselves as an innovative bunch with a history of solving difficult problems with No 8 fencing wire.01 Jul 09:29 PM
BDBDCompaniesCaltex buy will not inflate pump pricesZ Energy, the listed service station chain, said its planned $785 million purchase of rival Chevron New Zealand's Caltex-branded network won't drive up prices at the pump because the target doesn't....01 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up, Euro markets down as Greek deadline loomsWorld stockmarkets have moved only slightly overnight, as the news from Greece changes minute by minute.30 Jun 08:17 PM
RetailBriscoes in Kathmandu takeoverIf successful the takeover would give Briscoe Group access to the Australian market, where Kathmandu already has 100 stores.30 Jun 12:05 AM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares fall overnight on Greek fearsWorld shares have slumped on concern Greece is headed for default and exit from the euro zone.29 Jun 07:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeJob market confidence lowNew Zealanders grew more downcast about the state of the labour market in the second quarter, with a softer outlook for wage growth weighing on confidence.29 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDEnergyFlat demand sees Huntly unit retiredGenesis Energy, the country's biggest energy retailer, will permanently retire a coal/gas-fired unit at the Huntly Power Station.29 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy farmers still buying palm kernelLow dairy prices have not dampened demand for palm kernel - a supplementary feed which has the effect of "turbo-charging" milk production.29 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeTraders brace for falling NZ dollarCurrency traders will be on tenterhooks this week as the Greek sovereign debt crisis goes from bad to worse, with more downward pressure likely to come on the Kiwi dollar.29 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPrice of milk: Kiwis not ripped offPrime Minister John Key says overseas markets are causing high prices for milk at home.28 Jun 08:34 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit shrinks in MayFor the month of May, New Zealand had a trade surplus of $350 million, beating expectations for a $100 million deficit.25 Jun 11:50 PM
OpinionSuper Fund kudos shows Govt follyJPMorgan's hat tip to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund was PR manna from heaven after all the hoo-haa a few months back over its ill-fated Portuguese excursion.25 Jun 07:12 PM
EnergyHorror day for power company investorsMore than half a billion dollars has been wiped off the value of NZX-listed electricity firms today.25 Jun 07:23 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall St down as Greece deal gets shakyWall St moved lower overnight with European equities as the posturing between Greece and its international creditors continued.24 Jun 08:00 PM
Banking and financeDollar's tumble surprise for firmsThe swiftness of the New Zealand dollar's drop in recent weeks has taken many businesses by surprise, says ASB Bank.24 Jun 05:30 PM
AgribusinessGame on for exporters as dollar dropsThe drop in the New Zealand dollar has enabled local video games producer to focus on expansion and growing its workforce.24 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares consolidate overnightGlobal shares traded in a narrow range overnight as investors assessed data pointing to a brighter outlook and awaited Greek bailout news.23 Jun 08:20 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Lower dollar reflects loss of momentumCurrencies tend to act like a country's share price, falling to reflect a worsening outlook and rising when things start to look brighter, says Mark Lister.22 Jun 09:26 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up as Greece, US deals bolster moodWall Street rose overnight, pushing the Nasdaq to a record, amid optimism Greece and its international lenders are finally nearing a deal.22 Jun 07:40 PM
Companies$20k fee rise angers NZAX firmsA battle is brewing over a nearly fivefold jump in fees for some companies listed on the NZAX alternative market.22 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPregnancy text: Moocall alerts farmersA device that sends text messages to a farmer when a cow is about to give birth is now available in New Zealand.22 Jun 05:00 PM
CompaniesSaudi farm deal could cost moreMore taxpayer money could be spent on a controversial demonstration farm in Saudi Arabia but nothing is planned at present, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Jun 05:00 PM
CompaniesWarning on conservative funds' outlookConservative KiwiSaver funds, including the nine government- appointed default funds, face a poor outlook, an economic think-tank has warned.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Brace yourself for low kiwiBrace yourself for life with a less valuable dollar. It won't be easy, we've grown used to the buying power that a strong currency brings.21 Jun 09:31 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheChristopher Niesche: Buffett's IAG forayLast week the world's greatest living investor and third richest person made his first foray into the Australian stock market with a A$500 million stake in insurer IAG.21 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionD-Day for market minnowsD-Day could be approaching for the NZAX's numerous penny dreadfuls.18 Jun 06:50 PM
