EconomyPrices drop in Dec - inflation now 0.9pcPrices unexpectedly fell by 0.2 per cent during the December quarter, said Statistics NZ this morning, taking the annual rate of inflation to just 0.9 per cent. Seasonal falls in vegetable prices helped push the CPI down.17 Jan 10:25 PM
OpinionSir James Dyson: Let's get inventing to create jobs and prosperityInvention creates jobs, it creates exports, and it creates wealth, writes Sir James Dyson. Both in the UK and in New Zealand, we need to do more to ease the skills shortage.16 Jan 08:30 PM
Banking and financeForecasters tipping tiny inflation riseEconomists expect next to no inflation when the December quarter consumer price index is released on Friday.13 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyThis year looking good for beef, dairyThe signs are mildly positive for the dairy and beef sectors this year, but the outlook for sheep farmers does not look quite so rosy.13 Jan 04:30 PM
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
