CompaniesChinese growth likely to remain at 7.5pc next yearChina may maintain its annual economic growth target at 7.5 per cent next year in a sign the new leadership headed by Xi Jinping won't tolerate a bigger slowdown.03 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldNorth Korea to launch rocketNorth Korea said it will launch a long-range rocket in mid-December, a provocative move just eight months after a failed attempt violated a United Nations ban.02 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Scotland's bid for independence just a lot of hot airThe Scots, the Catalans and the Basques tend to see themselves as victims, but nobody else does, writes Gwynne Dyer.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMission of success for Kiwi contingentThere was rioting in the streets and parts of Honiara were burning to the ground in protest at the recent elections.02 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeFiji revives Bridgecorp's resortAn abandoned Fiji resort that Bridgecorp poured $106 million into is being revived by the island nation's military rulers.23 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandTrain costs spark service worriesCouncil transport chairman cites lack of competition for the high outlays.10 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre Woodham: Passport cut close to bullyingMy passport is due to be renewed shortly and I'm incensed that I'm not going to be able to reapply for one that will last me 10 years.20 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomySOE share loyalty scheme being consideredFinance Minister Bill English has acknowledged there is little he can do to stop shares from partial floats of state-owned enterprises ultimately ending up in foreign hands.14 Aug 05:30 PM
KahuSPA: Don't force Te Reo on teachersForcing teachers to take courses to learn Te Reo Maori will backfire, the president of the Secondary Principals' Association says. A new report to Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples has recommended tertiary level Maori language be made...09 Jun 08:22 PM
EconomyBudget 2011: Business reacts"Our estimates suggest this is the most aggressive period of fiscal repair since at least 1972," is one of the reactions....19 May 03:45 AM
New ZealandGovt agencies could save $236m a year - TreasuryGovt departments and agencies could save $236m a year in efficiencies on backroom administrative and support service, a Treasury report released today says.13 Apr 04:12 AM
