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Demand for small, cheap homes rising

The market for small low-cost houses by commercial group builders is gathering pace, as cash-strapped Aucklanders squeeze in and up.

Snakk scores ESPN for new division

Advertising company Snakk Media has announced the opening of a new division, Represent Media, and signed ESPN as its first major customer.

NZ best for setting up firms

$8m for Top Model property

Once considered the country's most expensive penthouse, which played host to America's <i>Next Top Model</i> and has the nation's highest swimming pool, is back on the market.

Liam Dann: Economy where Key wants it

This week a nation heads to the polls for one of the most important votes in its history, Liam Dann writes.

Xero shares dive as US head quits

Xero shares plummeted 8.36 per cent yesterday, wiping nearly $240 million off its shareholder value following the announcement North American chief executive Peter Karpas has left, just six months after taking the role.

Xero plunge drives NZX down

World shares retreat on Fed positioning

Frantic Auckland buyers rushing in

Some Auckland house hunters under pressure to find the right property are making snap purchase decisions after viewing their new home for less than 30 minutes.

Brian Gaynor: Market watchers all feel the pressure

European Central Bank cuts rates

Equities advanced in Europe after the European Central Bank lowered three key interest rates and announced plans to start buying assets next month

NZ shares rise, led by Pacific Edge

Apple shares sour Wall St mood

Mark Lister: Five reasons to stay cautious in September

For those investors looking to take some profits, it might be sensible to do so sooner rather than later, writes analyst Mark Lister.

Dairy prices drop to new two-year low

Dairy product prices dropped to the lowest level since July 2012 in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a slump in rennet casein and butter milk powder.

Global manufacturing slows but European stocks creep higher