BDBDAgribusinessDairy prices up again - Fonterra auction up 3.9pc The price of milk powder rose to the highest level since Fonterra began its online auctions in July 2008 in last night's auction.15 Feb 07:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateCommodities rally overnight on China demandStocks on Wall Street were mixed as investors awaited a fresh reason to extend the rally, while commodities including oil, gold and copper were boosted on hopes that Chinese demand would remain strong.14 Feb 07:00 PM
AgribusinessTranstasman investment deal on agendaFinalising a new transtasman investment agreement is on the agenda in talks between Julia Gillard and John Key.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGreens oppose Gillard addressing NZ ParliamentAllowing the Australian Prime Minister to address NZ's Parliament could undermine its sovereignty, the Greens say.13 Feb 11:10 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Gillard given unique chance to advance 'shared future'11 Feb 04:30 PM
CompaniesSoaring world copper prices a challenge for $2b industryScrap metal dealers and exporters say soaring commodity prices are bringing challenges to an industry that's worth $2b a year to the New Zealand economy.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandOne arrested after Greenpeace boards shipOne person has been arrested and four remain on a ship which Greenpeace boarded to prevent it from being unloaded in New Plymouth.05 Feb 03:33 AM
BDBDInterest ratesTower may return capital to shareholdersTower, the insurer controlled by Guinness Peat Group, may return capital to shareholders, chairman Tony Gibbs told the annual meeting.01 Feb 10:30 PM
AgribusinessWorld dairy prices up again in Fonterra auctionWorld dairy prices have continued to surge in Fonterra's latest online global dairy auction, rising 7.2 per cent overnight.01 Feb 07:00 PM
BDBDEconomyPositive tone on Wall Street overnight Equities on Wall St were up overnight, lifted by better-than-expected earnings from Exxon Mobil and a pick-up in US consumer spending that surpassed forecasts.31 Jan 07:15 PM
CompaniesMega-payouts remain Wall Street's driving forceLunch still for wimps but technology and social change has toned down macho image30 Jan 04:30 PM
