EconomyHot property: Auckland values soarAuckland house values are up by 43.8 per cent on the last boom in 2007 - but a valuer is warning that off-the-plan buyers are not always recovering their money.03 Mar 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateAuckland property market still strongIn the last year, Auckland house prices were up 16 per cent and it is expected pressures will build up house prices even more.25 Feb 08:35 PM
EconomySweden: the mistake Yellen wants to avoidNo central banker today will raise interest rates without looking carefully at Sweden's example.24 Feb 01:35 AM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar's new record against AussieThe NZ dollar hit 97.07 Australian cents overnight with some analysts saying there is nothing to stop it pushing higher to parity.19 Feb 07:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar touches new high against OzThe NZ dollar has touched a fresh record against the Aussie, after Federal Reserve meeting minutes suggested officials may favour keeping US interest rates lower for longer.18 Feb 08:08 PM
EconomyJapan hobbles out of recessionThe softness of Japan's rebound shows PM Abe's challenge to revive the economy from two decades of stagnation.17 Feb 08:00 PM
EconomySmall-house prices rising across cityThe expected price for smaller Auckland homes is continuing to increase, with Trade Me reporting a 26.5 per cent jump for properties of one and two bedrooms.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeChina's massive and unsustainable debt increaseHaving chugged along through the financial crisis, China's huge expansion in debt now threatens to destabilise the economy.12 Feb 09:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar has Aussie in sightThe NZ dollar has edged closer to its record against the Australian dollar overnight - briefly touching 96.29 Australian cents this morning.12 Feb 07:40 PM
OpinionWalt Glazer: Time to prick the housing bubbleWalt Glazer asks whether Auckland should become the Hong Kong of the South Pacific or remain a Kiwi oasis of security for the future.11 Feb 04:00 PM
