BusinessUS Senate votes to reopen governmentThe US Senate has passed legislation to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown along the strict terms set by US President Barack Obama.17 Oct 12:42 AM
WorldUS House shutdown plan fails; now SenateTime growing desperately short, US Senate leaders took command of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial government shutdown after a last big attempt by House Republicans abruptly collapsed.16 Oct 01:11 AM
EconomyStandoff risk to revivalBrinkmanship in the US threatens the business and consumer confidence on which its economic recovery depends, says AMP chief economist Bevan Graham.15 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeReserve Bank defends new loan limitsIn a speech to the Property Council this morning the Reserve Bank's deputy governor has gone on a charm offensive over its LVR restrictions.14 Oct 11:45 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts pre-okayed mortgagesWestpac has confirmed it is withdrawing mortgage pre-approvals for some customers following the introduction of the Reserve Bank's new lending restrictions.14 Oct 04:30 PM
PropertyFirst home buyer numbers dropThe number of first home buyers in the market since the introduction of new Reserve Bank mortgage restrictions last month has plummeted, real estate agents are reporting.14 Oct 01:45 AM
EconomyFirst woman to lead US central bankIn a history-making selection, US President Barack Obama nominated Janet Yellen to be chairman of the Federal Reserve.09 Oct 10:25 PM
BDBDBanking and financeQV reports lift in property valuesNew Zealand property values rose at an 8.4 per cent annual pace last month ahead of the introduction of low-equity home lending restrictions,08 Oct 11:45 PM
EconomyUS debt crisis: Obama urges new voteUS President Barack Obama says he's willing to negotiate with Republicans on their priorities, but not under the threat of "economic chaos.''08 Oct 10:38 PM
BDBDEconomyBiz confidence up to highest in 3 yearsMore than 30pc of New Zealand businesses have reported optimism in the latest Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion - the highers level since March 2010.07 Oct 09:50 PM
EconomyOct 17: Day the US can't pay its billsOn Oct 17 the US faces its first-ever default on its $16.7 trillion debt - something that could plunge the nation - and the world - into a crisis worse than 2008.07 Oct 09:27 PM
BDBDEconomyFinancial shutdown impact widensA two-week US govt shutdown could cut 0.25 percentage points off fourth-quarter economic expansion, says one top Federal Reserve official.06 Oct 06:20 PM
