ManufacturingWe're doing all right, says English, despite GDP slowdownFinance Minister Bill English says New Zealand is still "reasonably well placed" compared to many other countries despite today's weak economic growth news. 21 Mar 11:40 PM
ManufacturingGrowth slows - GDP up just 0.3pcThe economy grew at an unexpectedly slow rate in the last months of 2011, with GDP stats showing growth of 0.3pc - half what most were predicting.21 Mar 10:20 PM
CommoditiesGlobal battle for rare earth heats up Europium, terbium and yttrium - vital rare earth minerals at the centre of a world trade battle with China. 20 Mar 07:15 PM
BDBDEconomyWorld shares down as China eases growth outlook Equities on Wall Street and in Europe fell amid signs from China and Europe that the economic outlook is dimming.05 Mar 06:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar holds near two-week low as central bank meetings loom04 Mar 08:10 PM
