EconomyChina powerhouse set to keep growingChina shows no sign of relinquishing its title as the dynamo of the global economy.10 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyIt's time to take on the Aussies, says EnglishThe Finance Minister says more competition should drive the transtasman economic relationship.08 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe kiwi and the dragonSimon Collins gives an overview of the impact of China on NZ's economic and cultural landscape.08 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyWhere everyone gets a Chinese bargainRetail buyers who stock the big chains say NZ production has almost disappeared.08 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Wrong time to focus on long-term woesWhy yank the reins on a poor old horse that isn't moving?06 Apr 05:30 PM
CompaniesAussie stocks: Market ends higherThe Australian share market closed higher for a sixth consecutive trading day with activity subdued after the Reserve Bank (RBA) left interest rates unchanged.05 Apr 08:00 AM
Official Cash RateNZ currency: Dollar little changedThe New Zealand dollar remained below US77c against the greenback, unable to regain that level after reaching it for the first time in nearly eight weeks yesterday.05 Apr 05:43 AM
EconomySurging export returns offer hopeExport commodity prices hit new highs last month, raising the prospect of a substantial boost to the wider economy.04 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ dollar firm on ongoing risk appetiteThe New Zealand dollar reached a seven-week high against the greenback today on further evidence of rising commodity prices while investors continued to be more comfortable with risk.04 Apr 07:47 AM
BDBDEmploymentWorld shares up on US labour recovery signsEquities in Europe and on Wall Street advanced overnight amid optimism about a recovery in the US labour market.30 Mar 07:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: US trade demands a real sore pointGovt should beware of US intellectual property demands...30 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessMilk analysis may scrutinise supermarketsCommerce Commission plans to look at the supply of raw milk and manufactured dairy products may also open up the "cosy duopoly" of two big supermarket chains to scrutiny, Green MP Sue Kedgley says. 30 Mar 06:07 AM
BusinessWatchdog mulls milk price inquiryThe Commerce Commission is investigating whether it needs to carry out a full-blown probe of the retail prices charged for milk, despite last week telling Parliament's commerce select committee it would not hold an inquiry into milk prices.30 Mar 04:11 AM
BDBDManufacturingRakon on track to triple capacity with Chinese facilityRakon, which makes crystal oscillators used in navigation systems and smart phones, is on track to triple production when its new Chinese factory opens in July.29 Mar 10:00 PM