BusinessNew vehicle sales top 100,000 for third time in 23 yearsCar yards proved to be one of the more resilient segments of the retail sector last year, according to figures compiled by the Motor Trade Association.09 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar climbs higher against USThe New Zealand dollar rose against the greenback, even as US stocks fell, in what may be a run of safe-haven buying that's also lifted the Australian dollar.07 Jan 08:20 PM
BDBDBusinessGlobal dairy prices bounce backThe price of dairy products rose 2 per cent in the first GlobalDairyTrade auction of the year, recovering losses through the tail-end of last year.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMall fever takes over at Boxing Day salesShoppers took to the Boxing Day sales with gritted teeth yesterday, battling full carparks, queues and crowds to snap up bargains.26 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRock stars of NZ business worldThis has been another testing year for New Zealand businesses as they rock along the decade of "grumpy growth".25 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionRebuild helps economy grow 0.2pcThe New Zealand economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the September quarter, pushed up by increased building activity.19 Dec 10:47 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices up 1.1pc overnightWorld dairy prices have risen in the last online auction of the year.18 Dec 08:40 PM
BusinessNZ Post sells properties for $33mIn one of the biggest commercial property deals of the year, New Zealand Post has sold two Auckland properties for about $33 million.17 Dec 04:30 PM
RetailConfidence highest since pre-CupConsumer confidence has lifted to its highest level for more than a year, the Westpac McDermott Miller survey has found.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandDiplomatic wives' talesWhen plans to slash $25 million from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's budget emerged early last year, Joanna Woods' book Diplomatic Ladies suddenly became a lot more topical.17 Dec 04:30 PM
CompaniesDatacom unruffled by saleDatacom manages IT services for firms and has more than 4000 staff in New Zealand and overseas.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandUS keen on NZ-China linkThe United States not only approves of New Zealand's close relationship with China, it is counting on it, says Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, who was in Wellington at the weekend for strategic talks.16 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessSanford lands $5m of fresh deals at China trade showNZX-listed fishing firm Sanford says its attendance at a major Chinese trade show hooked the company a number of new customers.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHorrific workplace injuries revealedSpider bites, the bends, exposure to chemicals and chafing have all resulted in serious workplace injuries to Kiwi workers, according to new figures.14 Dec 03:58 AM