BDBDAgribusinessBusiness confidence falls for first time in monthsNew Zealand business confidence fell for the first time in seven months, according to the National Bank Business Outlook. 31 May 02:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ employment confidence drops to two-year low New Zealanders are the most pessimistic about the jobs market in more than two years as companies trim back plans to take on more workers.10 Jan 10:45 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateChorus signs up $1.35b bank funding lineChorus, now officially demerged from Telecom, has just secured a $1.35b bank facility. Photo / Supplied 30 Nov 01:45 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateGlobal markets crash exposes Kiwi dollar 'safe haven' mythThis morning's rapid fall in the New Zealand dollar proves recent talk of the kiwi becoming a 'safe haven' currency was hot air, say economists.04 Aug 11:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateEconomy surges - GDP up 0.8pcNew Zealand's economy kicked off 2011 with a bang, growing at twice the forecast pace and the fastest since December 2009 as a resurgent manufacturing sector drove the nation's revival in the face of Canterbury's earthquakes.13 Jul 11:50 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateNZ economy tipped to have grown quickly this yearNew Zealand's economy probably grew at the fastest pace in four quarters in the first three months of 2011, say economists.03 Jul 08:00 PM