CompaniesKiwi falls despite RBA's rate cutNew Zealand dollar parity with the Australian currency became less likely yesterday after the cross rate, contrary to expectations, fell in the wake of the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to cut its official cash rate for second time this year.05 May 05:00 PM
CompaniesWine boss accused of kickbacksThe trial of former New Zealand Wine Company chief executive Peter Scutts over allegations of kickbacks continues today in the High Court at Auckland.04 May 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWe're next in line for Gulf FTA, KeyNew Zealand should be the next cab off the rank in securing a free-trade deal with the Gulf Co-operation Council, with Prime Minister John Key "much more positive" about it.04 May 05:00 PM
Banking and finance'As good as it gets' for borrowersThe home loan environment could be "as good as it gets" for borrowers, although the potential remains for mortgage rates to track even lower, says Westpac NZ CEO David McLean.04 May 05:00 PM
CompaniesNZX buys livestock info businessExchange operator NZX has bought livestock market information business iFarm for an undisclosed sum.04 May 05:00 PM
CompaniesDairy prices poised to fall againMarket signals suggest international dairy prices will again fall at this week's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.03 May 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesXero changes recruiting tacticsXero is changing its tactics for hiring senior executives after the departures of its North American chief executive and a US-based chief financial officer.01 May 01:50 AM
CompaniesHow does NZ rank with Chinese buyers?New Zealand is the second-cheapest country in the world for Chinese property shoppers but also one of the most popular, according to a Chinese real estate site.29 Apr 01:41 AM
AgribusinessBank picks wool prices to hold steadyWool prices have recovered some lost ground and are expected to remain steady throughout the year, says ASB Bank in its latest commodities report.27 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionChris Dibble: Lack of office space sparks developmentThe amount of vacant office space in the Auckland CBD has been shrinking for the past three years as the economy grows, business confidence reaches record highs, writes Chris Dibble.27 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCattle alliance beefs up on trade pushRepresentatives from the Five Nations Beef Alliance are in Maryland this week pushing for beef trade liberalisation through the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal.27 Apr 05:00 PM
CompaniesXero shares savaged after $69.5m lossShares drop 9.35 per cent but chief executive says company still considering US listing at ‘optimal time’.24 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionSpark no longer NZ's largest companySpark has fallen from being the NZX's largest listed company by market capitalisation, valued at $6.51 billion in February, to the third largest at $5.17 billion.24 Apr 02:38 AM
BDBDEnergyLanzaTech develops $60m Taiwanese ethanol factoryChina Steel Corp has green-lighted Kiwi-founded LanzaTech's first commercial plant.23 Apr 04:16 AM
OpinionHelen TwoseFirst-home buyers: Rule tweakIf you are buying a home using KiwiSaver funds what are the regulations around living in the home for the first six months?20 Apr 07:15 PM
BDBDAgribusinessR&D grant boost for sensory productBluelab Corporation will use a new research and development growth grant to speed up taking a new sensory product to market in the next year.19 Apr 05:00 PM
CompaniesCashed-up and heading offThousands of property owners are now sitting on million-dollar goldmines thanks to rampant capital gain.19 Apr 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWestpac boss sees NZ as innovation labWestpac Group chief executive Brian Hartzer has embarked on a mission to transform the bank into a world-leading service company.19 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionStock Takes: Pleas to the faithful paying offPushpay was one of the more low-profile floats that took place amid last year's flurry of sharemarket listings.16 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Blunt words Government can't ignoreReserve Bank deputy governor Grant Spencer could hardly have been blunter in taking the Government to task over its response to Auckland's overheated housing market.16 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesProfit rise for Restaurant BrandsRestaurant Brands' profit rose to $23.8 million year ending March 2, up from $20 million a year earlier.15 Apr 08:51 PM
TelecommunicationsBackdoor TV users survive deadlineSlingshot and Orcon subscribers with backdoor access to American pay TV services have survived a 5pm deadline and will keep their global mode services, for the time being.15 Apr 05:53 AM
BDBDCompaniesReserve Bank 'trying to stem the flow'Andrew Little says a speech from the Reserve Bank deputy governor was effectively saying there was a housing crisis – something John Key had refused to accept.15 Apr 05:00 AM
BDBDRetailNZ Merino signs $8m deal with US firmThe New Zealand Merino Company, which markets wool to customers on behalf of suppliers, has inked an $8 million one-year deal to supply 600 tonnes of New Zealand fine and medium micron wool to US....14 Apr 05:00 PM
