ConstructionBuilding consents hit 10-year highLast month saw the highest number of new dwellings consented in a month since March 2005.30 Aug 10:42 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slips as US dollar strengthensThe USD strengthened after Fed Reserve officials signalled the US central bank is on track for a potential rate hike next month.30 Aug 08:39 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar lifts with other commodity-linked currenciesThe dollar edged up with gains limited by a stronger US dollar buoyed by better economic data.27 Aug 08:33 PM
EconomyAsia should call truce on currency warAsian policy-makers need to understand that currency devaluations aren't a cure-all, writes Bloomberg columnist William Pesek.27 Aug 12:30 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall St rallies as buyers find bargainsWall St rose overnight, rebounding from one of its worst slumps ever, as investors found value in beaten-down equities.26 Aug 07:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar stable following China fallIt follows a period of volatile trading as investor confidence about weakness in China abated.25 Aug 08:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slumps to lowest level in six yearsThe New Zealand dollar slumped to its lowest level in six years as equities sank amid concerns about global growth.24 Aug 08:33 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar climbs above US67c as greenback fallsThe dollar rose as traders delayed their expectations for US interest rate hikes, broadly weakening the greenback.23 Aug 08:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains as traders pare bets on Fed hikesThe New Zealand dollar gained as traders pare back bets for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next month.20 Aug 08:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar back above 66 US centsThe dollar jumped after US Fed minutes pushed out expectations for a US interest rate hike, damping greenback demand.19 Aug 08:37 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St drops on US rate hike rethinkWall St fell overnight after Fed minutes suggested interest rates may not be lifted next month.19 Aug 07:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as dairy prices bounceThe dollar was little changed after dairy product prices jumped as expected at auction overnight.18 Aug 08:39 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains ahead of expected pick-up in dairyThe NZ dollar rose ahead of tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction amid expectations whole milk powder prices may gain.17 Aug 08:39 PM
BDBDRetailRetail sales edge up as online buying growsRetail sales volumes edged up in the June quarter, missing expectations, as growth in online buying helped offset a slide in petrol purchases.13 Aug 11:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rebounds from 6-year lowThe rebound came as China intervened in the market to stabilise its currency, which had declined sharply.12 Aug 08:59 PM
BDBDCompaniesChina weighs on Wall St overnightWall Street was mixed, recovering from steeper losses, as investors reassessed the impact of China's currency devaluation.12 Aug 08:41 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar edges lower on Chinese devaluationThe NZ dollar edged lower in Northern Hemisphere trading as investors weigh the impact of China's currency devaluation.11 Aug 08:41 PM
Banking and financeNZ dollar falls as China devaluesThe NZ dollar fell sharply yesterday after the US dollar spiked higher in response to China's 1.9 per cent devaluation of the yuan.11 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi drops after China devalues yuanThe kiwi dropped as low as 65.50 US cents, from 66.27 cents at 1pm, and was recently trading at 65.60 cents.11 Aug 03:05 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as Fed keeps US rate view intactThe dollar consolidated overnight as comments from Federal Reserve officials kept expectations intact for a rate hike.10 Aug 08:47 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar outlook: Kiwi may riseThe kiwi may advance this week as traders have already priced in a weaker dairy sector.10 Aug 12:46 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises in volatile tradingThe New Zealand dollar rose as high as 66.36 US cents due to volatile trading over the weekend.09 Aug 08:47 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains vs. poundThe kiwi rose to 42.22 British pence ahead of the Bank of England's policy review on Thursday in London.06 Aug 08:35 PM
CompaniesGold bears return as traders look to rate increaseGold futures have fallen for the second time in three days amid mounting speculation that the US Fed will raise interest rates.06 Aug 01:30 AM
