EconomyNZ stocks steady after early fallsThe New Zealand stock exchange closed today down 2.78 per cent after sharp falls earlier today, but more markets around the world are continuing to suffer from investor concerns about the downgrading of the US credit rating.08 Aug 06:11 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateUS debt downgrade reflects 'blatant abuse' of its global position08 Aug 03:34 AM
EconomyNZ facing potential export driven slowdownStandard & Poor's is warning that New Zealand may face an export-driven slowdown, due to weaker demand or lower export prices.08 Aug 02:31 AM
EconomySmall investors flee as NZX dropsUpdate: The NZX-50 has fallen 2.7 per cent today, as smaller investors spooked by global uncertainty, sell out. The ASX opened down 2.2 per cent.08 Aug 01:02 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar rises after US credit rating downgradeThe dollar has risen against the greenback after the United States lost its top credit rating, recently trading at 84.14US cents. 07 Aug 08:30 PM
Official Cash RateLatest turmoil could hit local bank costs says BNZ The US and European sovereign debt crises will likely push up the cost of funding for NZ banks, the head of the BNZ says.07 Aug 08:00 PM
EconomyEU leaders move to stabilise economyFrance and Germany have moved to try and head off fresh market turmoil this week, by saying they want action to safeguard Europe's single currency. 07 Aug 07:45 PM
AirlinesLies, spies and flights of fancySpies, jail sentences, hidden assets, a famous explorer - a former MP's bid to build a high-tech stealth helicopter has more twists than a combat mission, reports Karyn Scherer.07 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyWhat will the dollar do?Experts say the NZ stock exchange will not be taking a hammering when it opens tomorrow morning despite shockwaves from the US.06 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionMatt McCarten: US counts financial costs of tea partiersMore damage was done to capitalism this week than any communist revolutionary could have dreamed of.06 Aug 05:30 PM
CompaniesKiwi's golden run ends as markets come tumbling downThe New Zealand dollar plummeted as a global market rout spooked traders into selling the kiwi.05 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyAussie, Japan sharemarkets plunge 4pcAustralian and Japanese sharemarkets have plunged more than 4pc on opening, after a rough night on European and US exchanges. The NZX-50 is down 2.4pc.05 Aug 12:40 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateGlobal markets crash exposes Kiwi dollar 'safe haven' mythThis morning's rapid fall in the New Zealand dollar proves recent talk of the kiwi becoming a 'safe haven' currency was hot air, say economists.04 Aug 11:00 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ stocks drop after global plungeThe NZ stock exchange has fallen 2.5 per cent on opening, following a big slump on world markets overnight. The NZX 50 Index shed 80.89 points to 3297.86, the lowest level since December.04 Aug 10:58 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ stocks drop after global plungeThe New Zealand Stock Exchange has fallen to its lowest level since December, falling 2.5 per cent this morning after a global slump in world equity markets. 04 Aug 10:50 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar slumps below US84cThe New Zealand dollar plummeted below US84c as world investors fled for safe havens overnight. 04 Aug 08:50 PM
