BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar touches US66c after PM says it's fallen faster than expected20 Jul 08:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar at 'Goldilocks' levelThe NZ dollar has been trading around 65 US cents, which the Prime Minister has previously called the "Goldilocks" level.19 Jul 08:36 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar hits six-year lowThe dollar has since consolidated after a slump in dairy prices and benign inflation stoked expectations of interest rate cuts.16 Jul 08:38 PM
BDBDEmploymentNZ consumer confidence falls near three-year lowConfidence fell as households turned sour on the economic outlook, although more remain positive rather about their personal situation.16 Jul 03:57 AM
BDBDEmploymentInflation rises on weaker dollar and fuel pricesConsumer prices rose as a weaker currency and higher global oil prices lifted the cost of petrol.15 Jul 10:45 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar tanks to fresh five-year lowThe dollar plummeted after whole milk powder fell more than expected in the GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.15 Jul 08:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St dips as Greece vote loomsWall Street moved lower overnight as Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on a proposal that would secure its third international bailout.15 Jul 08:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains on US retail sales declineThe dollar gained as an unexpected decline in US retail sales raised speculation of a delayed increase in US interest rates.14 Jul 08:58 PM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares up, despite surprise drop in US retail salesUS retail sales slid 0.3pc in in June, the weakest since February, lowering expectations the Fed will hike interest rates in September.14 Jul 08:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar declines on Greek dealThe NZ dollar weakened as Greek agreement turned investor attention to US interest rate hikes, supporting greenback.13 Jul 08:55 PM
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
