OpinionNick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth<strong>Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond</strong>18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: Trade truths behind great milk 'rip off'Having lots of cows and sheep is no guarantee that we will get cheap milk and meat.17 Aug 05:30 PM
EmploymentCheap imports see bed factory jobs goCheaper imported furniture means job losses at part of company owned by makers of Sleepyhead beds.16 Aug 11:45 PM
BDBDEconomyWorld markets down as Euro talks disappointDisappointment about the outcome of a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy ruled investor sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic overnight. 16 Aug 07:40 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateKiwi dollar tipped to gain as equity markets recoverThe New Zealand dollar may rise this week, as equity markets recover from a three-week selloff following the US credit rating downgrade.15 Aug 02:45 AM
Economy Japan's economy shrinks 1.3 per cent Japan's economy shrank an annualised 1.3 per cent in the latest quarter, beating market expectations of a 2.7-per cent contraction.15 Aug 01:15 AM
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