BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls against British pound as Bank of England minutes seen more positive22 Apr 08:44 PM
BDBDBanking and financeWill we reach parity today?The New Zealand dollar is trading close to parity with the Australian dollar and may push through the historic milestone today.21 Apr 08:46 PM
EmploymentWhy the US economy is like Game of ThronesThe seasons in George R.R. Martin's "Game of Thrones" aren't regular or celestial, just like business cycles.21 Apr 01:37 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar back over 99 cents Aussie as RBA raises rate cut prospect20 Apr 08:48 PM
New ZealandLittle: Target Auckland speculatorsLabour leader Andrew Little says the Reserve Bank should target property speculators to ease the pressures on the Auckland housing market.15 Apr 10:31 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises against weaker greenback; touches fresh record vs. euroThe New Zealand dollar has slipped to 98.84 Australian cents from 99.03 cents yesterday ahead of Australian employment data today.15 Apr 09:12 PM
BDBDCompaniesReserve Bank 'trying to stem the flow'Andrew Little says a speech from the Reserve Bank deputy governor was effectively saying there was a housing crisis – something John Key had refused to accept.15 Apr 05:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar jumps almost 1 US cent after US retail sales miss forecasts14 Apr 08:57 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises to new record vs euroThe New Zealand dollar has risen to a fresh record against the euro and commentators say it is likely to continue to break new ground.12 Apr 08:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains vs. euro; Greek payment not enough to lift euro sentiment09 Apr 09:17 PM
EconomyHouse prices hit record"March is always the most active month for property sales, but there has never been a month's trading to compare with the past month," Barfoot and Thompson said.06 Apr 11:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises to record highThe NZ dollar has risen to a new post-float high against the Australian dollar - the closest it has come to parity since being allowed to trade freely in 1984.02 Apr 04:48 AM
Economy'Super eight' suburb values up 17.9pcHouses in eight Auckland suburbs south of the CBD topped national value rises, up a "whopping" 17.9 per cent annually, according to QV data just out.31 Mar 11:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwi flirts with parity to Oz dollarThe New Zealand dollar continues its almost daily flirtation with Aussie dollar parity, reaching another record high on the cross rate as expectations began to mount that the Reserve Bank of Australia would soon cut its official interest rate for the seco31 Mar 04:00 PM
Interest ratesYellen touts a slow, steady approachUS Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen said that rates would remain low "for some time" while the economy continues to recover.31 Mar 01:00 AM
