AgribusinessTrade stats show dairy exports still boomingThe total value of goods exported in February was $3.9 billion - 17 per cent higher than the same month last year.28 Mar 10:20 PM
EconomyCentral bank backs fund to invest mining cashAustralia may benefit from setting up a fund to collect extra revenue generated by high commodity prices and invest it overseas, a Reserve Bank of Australia research paper has shown.28 Mar 09:23 PM
BDBDEconomyUS consumers lift world sharemarketsStocks on Wall Street and in Europe eked out gains amid data that showed the all-important US consumer spent more than expected last month.28 Mar 06:45 PM
BDBDEconomyCurrent account deficit shrinks to $4.3bNew Zealand's annual current account deficit shrank to a lower-than-expected $4.38 billion, or 2.3 per cent of GDP.22 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandTravel contest breached rules, says commissionA radio competition which failed to adequately mention that winners would need to purchase overseas flights to claim their prizes has fallen foul of the Commerce Commission.22 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ to give $1m to Red Cross in JapanCabinet agreed today to give $1m to support the Red Cross effort in Japan, Prime Minister John Key announced this afternoon, and also confirmed four NZers were still in Libya.21 Mar 03:58 AM
BDBDEconomyNZ, Aust dollars tumble vs yen as currency hits record highThe New Zealand and Australian dollars have tumbled against the yen as Japan's currency broke through key resistance levels to reach a record high against the greenback.16 Mar 10:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNew Zealand dollar falls against greenback as Japan crisis worsens16 Mar 07:45 PM
BDBDEconomyStocks sink further overnight on world marketsEquities on Wall St slid again overnight, as Japan's nuclear crisis showed no signs of abating and analysts tallied up the potential economic costs of the devastation.16 Mar 07:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices fall 8.2pc in overnight auctionPrices in Fonterra's latest online auction have fallen 8.2 per cent.15 Mar 08:00 PM
