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
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar hits new high against AussieThe New Zealand dollar rose to a record against the Australian dollar on speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates again.30 Mar 08:10 PM
EconomyThe central bank of central banks advises calm about deflationThe central bank for central banks has some advice for policymakers fretting about deflation: Don't.23 Mar 01:55 AM
EconomyProtesters besiege inauguration of ECB's $1.4b HQAnti-austerity protesters seeking to spoil the inauguration of the ECB's new HQ in Frankfurt left a trail of destruction across the city.19 Mar 01:50 AM
BDBDManufacturingProperty, retail drive economy growthNew Zealand's economy grew 0.8 per cent in the last three months of 2014, led by retail and accommodation, Statistics New Zealand said today.18 Mar 10:50 PM
