EconomyHouse prices up in FebruaryNew Zealand house prices rose in February reversing the falls of December and January, according to just released REINZ figures.10 Mar 08:51 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar heads for 1 per cent weekly gain on rising risk appetite07 Mar 05:25 AM
BDBDConstructionBuilding work slows as commercial activity dropsBuilding activity slowed in the final three months of 2013 as non-residential work dropped for a second quarter.04 Mar 11:10 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains after Putin allays fears of military actionThe New Zealand dollar advanced as investors gained confidence that tensions in Ukraine were easing, stoking demand for risk-sensitive assets.04 Mar 07:59 PM
Banking and financeOCR rise: savers to benefitSavers should expect to feel some relief from next week with economists predicting short-term deposit rates to head up in line with a predicted increase in the official cash rate.04 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDonald Blair: Ireland-NZ comparison wrongThe basic fundamentals of New Zealand's economy do not match those of the Irish and southern European economies, writes Donald Blair.19 Feb 08:30 PM
