BDBDBanking and financeDollar likely to return to 20-year averageThe lower kiwi will benefit exporters such as Delegat which counts the US as its largest market.13 Jul 03:09 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar weakens amid Greece concernsThe dollar weakened as Eurozone leaders stepped up their demands for Greece reforms at meetings over the weekend.12 Jul 09:14 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar holds steadyThe dollar was little changed as risk sentiment improved following a bounce in Chinese equities and new Greece proposals.09 Jul 08:44 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar jumps back against Aussie"The Australian dollar is among the worst performing major currencies," a BNZ currency strategist says.08 Jul 08:43 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St falls as China concern growsWall St and European shares fell overnight as fears about the Chinese share fire sale and its economic outlook grows.08 Jul 08:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar touches five-year low overnightThe dollar fell as commodity prices dropped on concern about waning demand.07 Jul 08:57 PM
AgribusinessConfidence slumps to a three-year lowBusiness confidence has fallen to a three-year low, led by regions like Waikato, Canterbury and Southland particularly exposed to the dairy sector.07 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ business confidence plummetsThe country's business confidence plunged as companies became pessimistic about profitability expectations.06 Jul 09:48 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as traders mull Greek crisisThe kiwi dollar was little changed overnight as traders awaited further developments in Greece.06 Jul 08:45 PM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares, oil, euro fall overnightThe Greek rejection of the creditor bailout package has lead to a fall in world shares, oil and the European currency.06 Jul 08:00 PM
Banking and finance'No' vote leads to stormy day of tradingGreece’s “no” vote on austerity measures lead to a tumultuous day of trading across equity markets – including New Zealand and Australia.06 Jul 06:51 AM
BDBDBanking and financeGreece says no, NZ dollar plummetsThe dollar hits a five-year low as Greeks reject austerity in referendum.05 Jul 08:44 PM
Banking and financeWhat the world needs now is a single currencyBecause Greece doesn't have its own currency, it couldn't increase its competitiveness and boost growth through devaluation.04 Jul 12:00 AM
EconomyWill Auckland property ever be affordable?Auckland housing affordability has fallen 10.2pc in the quarter - and 25 per cent over the previous 12 months.02 Jul 01:52 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar touches fresh lows as weak economy stokes rates cut calls30 Jun 08:55 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up, Euro markets down as Greek deadline loomsWorld stockmarkets have moved only slightly overnight, as the news from Greece changes minute by minute.30 Jun 08:17 PM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares fall overnight on Greek fearsWorld shares have slumped on concern Greece is headed for default and exit from the euro zone.29 Jun 07:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZD falls to fresh lowThe kiwi dollar has fallen gain, as the Greece debt crisis pushes investors into 'safe havens".28 Jun 08:50 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateDollar still too high, says Reserve BankTraders in the local currency are sensitive to suggestions that the Reserve Bank may intervene in the market to lower its value.26 Jun 01:20 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall St down as Greece deal gets shakyWall St moved lower overnight with European equities as the posturing between Greece and its international creditors continued.24 Jun 08:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises from 5-year lowThe New Zealand dollar rose from a five-year low as investors weighed up the outlook for the US economy and interest rate increases.24 Jun 05:43 AM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares consolidate overnightGlobal shares traded in a narrow range overnight as investors assessed data pointing to a brighter outlook and awaited Greek bailout news.23 Jun 08:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar hits fresh five-year lowThe New Zealand dollar hit a fresh five-year low as traders firm up expectations for more interest rate cuts.22 Jun 09:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up as Greece, US deals bolster moodWall Street rose overnight, pushing the Nasdaq to a record, amid optimism Greece and its international lenders are finally nearing a deal.22 Jun 07:40 PM
