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
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
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
OpinionJane Kelsey: Pitfalls of a gold-standard trade deal Provide a photo opportunity with the US President and all common sense seems to go out the window.26 Jul 09:30 PM
EconomyNZ dollar soars after Obama pleaThe New Zealand dollar soared to a new 25-year-high, passing 87 cents, as speeches by US President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner showed no progress in lifting the debt ceiling.26 Jul 03:43 AM
EconomyNZ economy to accelerate, even as world soft, says WestpacNew Zealand economic growth will accelerate in the next year or two, despite the global economy hitting a soft patch, Westpac's latest quarterly economic review says.26 Jul 01:45 AM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy and meat push exports up 4.5pc, dollar dipsNew Zealand's trade surplus was $230m in June, missing forecasts and pushing the kiwi dollar down by almost a third of a cent.26 Jul 01:45 AM
