EconomyUS stocks plunge after debt dealBarack Obama says the debt ceiling bill is a first step toward ensuring the US lives within its means but more was needed...02 Aug 08:50 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar falls below 87c as fear swamp marketsThe New Zealand dollar fell below 87 US cents on the back of weaker equity markets as investors refocused their attention on the stumbling US economy and Europe's sovereign debt crisis.02 Aug 08:35 PM
BDBDEconomyEconomic concern sinks US stocks overnightAn agreement on the US debt ceiling did little to stem investors' concern overnight that the world's largest economy is faltering, which will hurt corporate earnings down the road.02 Aug 07:30 PM
BDBDRetailKathmandu earnings up as much as 36pcKathmandu said full-year pretax earnings rose between 31 per cent and 36 per cent on new store openings, favourable weather and better inventory management.01 Aug 10:45 PM
Official Cash RateHigh dollar tough, says Key, but intervention won't workPrime Minister John Key has acknowledged the high currency is tough for exporters, but said intervention by the Reserve Bank was unlikely to be successful.01 Aug 08:15 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: An outcome no political salesman can disguiseIt is a measure of how subdued is the national mood and how modest are our current ambitions that we expect so little of our elected governments.01 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyDebt crisis could see dollar keep climbing - KeyAs progress towards a debt crisis compromise builds in Washington, John Key says its greatest....31 Jul 10:49 PM
EconomyUS crisis may not push NZ interest rates up - PMWeakness in the United States economy from the government there cutting spending or defaulting on its debt will not necessarily raise New Zealand interest rates, Prime Minister John Key says.31 Jul 09:15 PM
EconomyNZ has first move on US debt crisisMarkets in NZ and Australia will be in the spotlight today to see how they react to last-minute attempts to resolve the US debt crisis.31 Jul 07:35 PM
CompaniesBillionaire Soros going it aloneMan who broke the Bank of England returns money to investors, to concentrate on philanthropy.31 Jul 05:30 PM
Small BusinessGet The Answers: Kea helps export-focused SMEs connect to Kiwis abroadIncreasing numbers of start-up New Zealand businesses begin with their eyes on the world market from day one.31 Jul 05:30 PM
Small BusinessCrisis to rival 2008 credit crunch if US debt talks failHigher interest rates and an economic shock could be in store for Kiwis if US debt crisis talks fail.29 Jul 05:30 PM