OpinionBernard HickeyHickey: Buy now, pay laterThe high kiwi dollar means it's a great time to be an importer or to go on holiday.16 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDRetailBig surge for retail as dollar hits highNew Zealand retail sales recorded the fastest growth in six years in the fourth quarter, sending the kiwi dollar to its highest level in five years.15 Feb 01:45 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar breaks above 85 US centsThe NZ dollar has risen above 85 US cents for the first time since September 2011 amid expectations retail sales figures today will add to a string of strong data.14 Feb 08:10 PM
OpinionJohn Walley: It's short-sighted to ignore impact of our rising currencyWe cling to the same predictable policy framework while our currency appreciates and the dilemma facing our exporters remains, writes John Walley. The world has changed and New Zealand needs to take notice.07 Feb 08:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeWall St rally stokes appetite for NZ dollarThe dollar gained against the greenback as improving US employment figures underpinned a rally on Wall Street.03 Feb 08:05 PM
ManufacturingProspects 'limited' after job lossesWorkers who will lose their jobs when the Summit Wool Spinners' Oamaru plant closes could struggle to find work and may have to move, the Otago Chamber of Commerce says.31 Jan 07:25 PM
BDBDBanking and financeHouse fears: OCR stays put at 2.5pcThe Reserve Bank says the OCR will stay at a record low of 2.5 per cent, as rising house prices are singled out as a threat to New Zealand's financial stability.30 Jan 08:12 PM
