BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar climbs above US83c as equities reboundThe New Zealand dollar rose back above 83 US cents this morning, as global equity markets rebounded strongly for the second time this week.11 Aug 08:30 PM
OpinionBroadsides: NZ dollar interventionNational's Nikki Kaye and Labour's Jacinda Ardern on whether the Government should act to lower the NZ dollar.09 Aug 10:32 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: China ready to fight for its pound of fleshTrade Minister will be under pressure in Beijing to live up to the terms of the FTA.09 Aug 09:30 PM
Freight and logisticsTechnology drives better ways of getting aroundSmart roads and clever apps could hold the key to solving Auckland's congestion problems, writes Steve Hart.08 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyNZ stocks steady after early fallsThe New Zealand stock exchange closed today down 2.78 per cent after sharp falls earlier today, but more markets around the world are continuing to suffer from investor concerns about the downgrading of the US credit rating.08 Aug 06:11 AM
EconomyNZ facing potential export driven slowdownStandard & Poor's is warning that New Zealand may face an export-driven slowdown, due to weaker demand or lower export prices.08 Aug 02:31 AM
EconomySmall investors flee as NZX dropsUpdate: The NZX-50 has fallen 2.7 per cent today, as smaller investors spooked by global uncertainty, sell out. The ASX opened down 2.2 per cent.08 Aug 01:02 AM
EconomyEU leaders move to stabilise economyFrance and Germany have moved to try and head off fresh market turmoil this week, by saying they want action to safeguard Europe's single currency. 07 Aug 07:45 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateGlobal markets crash exposes Kiwi dollar 'safe haven' mythThis morning's rapid fall in the New Zealand dollar proves recent talk of the kiwi becoming a 'safe haven' currency was hot air, say economists.04 Aug 11:00 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ dollar falls below 87c as fear swamp marketsThe New Zealand dollar fell below 87 US cents on the back of weaker equity markets as investors refocused their attention on the stumbling US economy and Europe's sovereign debt crisis.02 Aug 08:35 PM
BDBDCurrencyWorld dairy prices dip 1.3pc overnight Average prices of dairy products fell for the fourth sale in a row in Fonterra's latest online auction, tracking a broader decline in global commodity prices.02 Aug 08:00 PM
BDBDEconomyEconomic concern sinks US stocks overnightAn agreement on the US debt ceiling did little to stem investors' concern overnight that the world's largest economy is faltering, which will hurt corporate earnings down the road.02 Aug 07:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessLogs and dairy fall, kiwifruit up in latest commodity indexNew Zealand commodity prices were stable last month, with weakness in logs and dairy products, while kiwifruit prices rose, according to the latest ANZ Commodity Price Index.01 Aug 01:45 AM
Small BusinessCrisis to rival 2008 credit crunch if US debt talks failHigher interest rates and an economic shock could be in store for Kiwis if US debt crisis talks fail.29 Jul 05:30 PM
TelecommunicationsCatch me if you can: Illegal downloadersWhen the fangs are bared in the latest US episode of Anna Paquin's <i>True Blood</i>, Bernie will be watching within a few hours.29 Jul 05:30 PM