WorldFewer migrant deaths after EU steps inFewer than 100 migrants have lost their lives crossing the Mediterranean since the EU boosted its search and rescue operations at the end of April.12 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldHow egg sales tell the story of Greece's woesIn a country in the midst of a new and ugly phase in its five-and-half-year-long debt crisis, eggs have become an unlikely barometer of life in a nonfunctional economy.12 Jul 02:32 AM
WorldGreece find salvation in financial collapseGreece's Parliament has approved a reform package to save the country from financial collapse.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Greece best left to its own devicesIt would be better for all concerned if the European Central Bank stopped the supply of credit to Greece and left the country to its own devices, writes John Roughan.10 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldGreece's last-chance bidGreece has made a final bid for aid from Europe's bailout fund, as it faces a race against the clock to avoid economic collapse.09 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: EU power brokers have guilty role in Greek tragedyWhy are the Germans and other creditors determined to force the Greeks into such a damaging dead end? The answer is they care little for the travails of the Greek people, writes Brian Gould.06 Jul 09:31 PM
BusinessGreece trap: What next?Greek voters have given the EU a bloody nose - but the result means we could all end up getting hurt.06 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ Greeks react to 'no' outcomeMembers of Auckland's Greek community have expressed relief at the referendum's outcome.05 Jul 10:13 PM
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
New ZealandAuckland Greeks want 'no' voteMembers of Auckland's Greek community gathered today to talk passionately about the state of the Greek economy and how that affects their families back home.05 Jul 05:06 AM
New Zealand'Not particularly concerned' about GreeceNew Zealand’s Finance Minister is “not particularly concerned” about whether Greece’s financial crisis will roll on to New Zealand.05 Jul 02:49 AM
WorldGreece stocks up just in caseGreece has stockpiled enough reserves of fuel and pharmaceutical supplies to withstand a long siege, and has set aside emergency funding to cover all the country's vitally needed food imports.04 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessEU leaders back Merkel's tough standHer critics call her the villain of the Greek drama, a taskmaster forcing a bankrupt nation to its knees.01 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Greece plays chicken with creditorsThe Greek Government is playing a dangerous game of chicken with the European creditors they owe a lot of money to.30 Jun 05:00 PM
TourismKiwis in Greece phone home for cashFlight Centre says it has been contacted by Kiwis customers worried about access to cash while holidaying in Greece.30 Jun 02:35 AM
OpinionMark Lister: Greece - where to from here?Mark Lister on the Greece financial crisis and putting it all in perspective.30 Jun 02:30 AM
Banking and financeEurope urges Tsipras to step backWhile Tsipras' decision to hold a ballot increased the risk of Greece exiting the euro, evidence of contagion elsewhere was limited.29 Jun 11:15 PM
SharesDoes the referendum question make sense?It's a tricky enough situation already, buried under financial jargon with regular breaking developments. And now it's even more confusing.29 Jun 10:30 PM
SharesWhy Europe is waking up to a nightmareCapital controls are on the way, with all the disruptions to everyday economic activity that they entail - and Greek banks will stay closed for a week.29 Jun 09:48 PM
EditorialEditorial: Greek crisis a real millstone for EuropeWith its banks closed, automated cash withdrawals restricted and a big debt payment due tonight, Greece surely cannot continue to defy its creditors.29 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannGreek exit: What it meansIt is crunch time for Greece. Again. Yes, you've heard that before, probably many times since the country's debt crisis first blew up around 2009.28 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessGermany's warning to GreeceGreece was on the brink of economic meltdown as Germany looked poised to push the country out of the eurozone.16 Jun 05:00 PM
EconomyAmericans toast strong dollar while downing cheap European wineOf the many wonders to behold in Greece, Matt Derr has found a gem: local wine at $3 a glass.25 May 10:20 PM
WorldForeigners in Britain banned from votingMore than one million foreigners living in Britain will be banned from voting in the EU referendum.25 May 05:30 PM
BusinessGreece unable to find $2.4b for IMF debtGreece will be unable to find the 1.6 billion ($2.4 billion) sum it is due to hand the International Monetary Fund (IMF) next month, one of the country's ministers has admitted.25 May 05:00 PM
EconomyHow Apple could spend its fortuneThat Apple should buy Greece with all the useless cash it has on hand is just a joke that won't go away.16 May 02:00 AM
OpinionCaution advised for investorsIt's that time of year when we start to hear many of the business commentators debate the sharemarket adage "sell in May and go away".12 May 09:37 PM
BusinessBritain must stay in the EUBusiness leaders are preparing to fight to keep Britain in the European Union after David Cameron's election triumph set the stage for a referendum on membership of the bloc.10 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeGreek stance sparks EU outrageLike a spoilt child and an angry parent locked in an experiment of tough love, Greece and its creditors are embroiled once more in a tug-of-war.29 Apr 07:12 PM
WorldFears 30,000 could die crossing MediterraneanUp to 30,000 people could drown in the Mediterranean this year unless urgent action is taken to curb trafficking and rescue stricken boats, experts warned yesterday.22 Apr 01:30 AM
BusinessEU Android probe threatens GoogleAn EU probe into Android mobile software poses a threat to Google's position in the $35 billion applications market.15 Apr 11:50 PM
AgribusinessRain needed to support milk volumesFonterra says its milk collection in New Zealand for the 10 months to March 31 reached 1431 million kg of milk solids - 1 per cent higher than for the same period last season.13 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessEnd of quota will steady pricesThe end of the European Union's quota system poses a challenge to New Zealand's dominance of global dairy trade and is likely to put an end to the sharp upward spikes in prices seen in the past, says....06 Apr 05:00 PM
