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
OpinionJane Kelsey: Secret talks breed scepticismTPPA negotiations in Auckland comes to an end the New Zealand public has still not been told what is being discussed behind closed doors.11 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionDan Bidois: Bold reforms needed to improve NZ living standardsIn 2060, China and India's share of global GDP looks set to surpass the combined share of GDP from today's most industrialised countries.11 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionCatherine Beard: Manufacturing's future has a new faceThere is no denying that making products in New Zealand is vital to having a healthy economy.10 Dec 04:30 PM
EconomyFonterra boosts forecast payoutFonterra has revised its forecast payout range for the 2012/13 season to $5.90-$6 per kg of milksolids, up 25c per kg compared with the previous forecast.10 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessNZ firms pick dollar to peak above US86cKiwi businesses expect the New Zealand dollar to peak against the US dollar in June next year at US86.2c, according to ASB's kiwi dollar barometer.10 Dec 04:30 PM