New ZealandLobbying bill begins to worry MPsFears that chats with politicians while out shopping or at sport could breach code.26 Sep 10:26 PM
EconomyFonterra net profit down 19pcFonterra said its net profit fell by 19 per cent to $624 million in the 2011-12 year to July 31.25 Sep 11:25 PM
OpinionBruce Wills: Dabbling with monetary policy will not end exporters' woesNational knows it ought to be reining in government spending but frets over the political fallout, writes Bruce Wills.24 Sep 05:30 PM
Small BusinessUS deal big boost to wineryNZ boutique winery SOHO Wine Co has signed a deal with an American distributor that will see the company's production increase by more than 250 per cent.23 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessKiwi high tech for saleIn the past decade, 32 of our biggest and best high-tech companies have been acquired by overseas buyers, according to new data.23 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices up 2.4pcWorld dairy prices were up again in the latest overnight auction, the fourth straight gain.18 Sep 07:30 PM
AgribusinessAiding transtasman tradeProductivity Commissions on both sides of the Tasman recommend waiving rules of origin rules for transtasman goods trade.17 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyNZ's financial stability 'very worrying'New Zealand should be "very worried" about the stability of the country's financial system and active government support is required, says a top financial strategist.17 Sep 07:15 AM
BDBDEconomyEconomy grows: Up 0.6pcThe economy is growing faster than many were predicting, with GDP up 0.6 per cent in the three months to June.16 Sep 11:55 PM