AgribusinessCurrent account surplus swung by $1.7b earthquake claimsNew Zealand had a current account surplus of $35m in the September quarter Statistics New Zealand said today, due largely to Canterbury earthquake insurance claims.21 Dec 10:30 PM
Opinion<i>Inside Money:</i> Christmas smells, oh Christmas smellsI'm not the only one who's wondered what The Warehouse smells of.21 Dec 08:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra-troops claim 'preposterous' - Helen ClarkHelen Clark has angrily denied claims her government sent NZ non-combat engineers to Iraq over a Fonterra contract.21 Dec 07:09 PM
BDBDAirlinesGovt approves Air NZ - Virgin Blue allianceAir NZ and Virgin Blue have won approval from Transport Minister Steven Joyce to cooperate on routes across the Tasman.21 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandNZ wary of China's emergence - WikiLeaksNZ was disturbed by China's rising influence in the Pacific region, a WikiLeaks cable shows.20 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyBulls firmly in charge on world marketsInvestors just can't seen to help themselves - and pay no attention to the barrage of bad news.19 Dec 07:45 PM
EconomyVisionary Indian trader spreading the gospel of globalisationRaghupati Singhania says his country shouldn't be judged only by Games glitches, writes Karyn Scherer.19 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessFailed discount plan behind F&P earnings downgradeAn unsuccessful discounting strategy contributed to poor trading results that forced Fisher & Paykel Appliances to downgrade earnings guidance today.17 Dec 12:30 AM
AirlinesAir NZ, Virgin Blue alliance approvedThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given approval for the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.15 Dec 11:54 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices up 2.4pc in overnight auctionDairy prices in Fonterra's latest online auction are up 2.4 per cent.15 Dec 06:45 PM
EmploymentJobs cut at two sawmillsMore than 50 sawmill workers at two North Island sawmills have been told they will lose their jobs.14 Dec 08:39 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateChina adds to positive tone on world marketsEquities on Wall Street began the final five-day trading week of the year on a positive note amid takeover news and optimism about the global economy.13 Dec 06:45 PM
EmploymentKawerau sawmill makes 30 redundantThirty staff at Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts Kawerau Sawmill are losing their jobs.10 Dec 12:00 AM
AgribusinessTerms of trade up 3pc last quarterFalling fuel prices helped lift New Zealand's terms of trade 3 per cent in the September quarter.09 Dec 10:45 PM
AgribusinessFonterra lifts payout by 30cFonterra has this morning announced an increase in its payout forecast for the 2010/2011 season by 30 cents per kilo of milk solids to $6.90.09 Dec 10:25 PM
