BDBDOfficial Cash RateSigns of US weakness hits world markets overnightStocks in Europe and the US fell after worse-than-expected US economic data bolstered concern about growth.15 Jul 08:15 PM
EconomyIMF head says Asia will help prevent global double-dipEconomic growth in Asia and Latin America will help the rest of the world avoid a double dip recession, says the head of the IMF.13 Jul 11:15 PM
New ZealandBiggest fall in food prices for 50 yearsFood prices dropped by 2 per cent in the past year - the largest annual fall since records began more than 50 years ago. 13 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandAccess to Ikea goods in NZ comes at a costA Parnell business is making Ikea products available to Kiwis - at a premium.13 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: NZ behind eight ball on China's pool tableNew Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast.13 Jul 04:00 PM
Economy<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Why we all need to learn MandarinShould our first thoughts about our political relations with China always be about human rights and democracy? 12 Jul 09:30 PM
Personal FinanceNZ dollar edges higher against greenback, euroThe New Zealand dollar edged up against the greenback and euro overnight as markets waited for firms in the United States to start reporting second-quarter earnings results12 Jul 08:45 PM
Banking and financeNZ dollar pushes higherThe New Zealand dollar pushed up to its highest level in more than a week.11 Jul 09:10 PM
Small BusinessMade in NZ (yes, still)Global recession hit hard, but it hasn't killed off New Zealand manufacturing. Suzanne McFadden went looking for signs of life.11 Jul 03:45 PM
EmploymentNZ dollar peeks above US71c on risk appetite boostThe NZ dollar peeked above US71c for the first time since late June as good economic data from the US and Australia restored faith in the global economic recovery.08 Jul 09:10 PM
New ZealandGovt uses rugby diplomacy to boost China tiesThe Government is using "rugby diplomacy" - sending former All Blacks to China - to strengthen trade links.08 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey announces new trade agreements with ChinaFood safety, science and film production are the latest areas to benefit from New Zealand's free trade agreement with China.07 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandKey aims to double trade with ChinaPrime Minister John Key wants to get an agreement to double New Zealand's trade with China within five years.07 Jul 03:09 AM
AgribusinessDairy prices down 14pc in Fonterra online auctionFonterra says milk powder prices in its monthly internet auction fell around 13.7 per cent overnight.06 Jul 10:45 PM
Official Cash RateNZ dollar gains on weakening US dollarThe New Zealand dollar gained on a weakening greenback after comments from the Reserve Bank of Australia yesterday spurred traders' appetite for high-yielding currencies.06 Jul 09:15 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Pandering to China on Key agendaPrime Minister John Key will launch his own version of 'Panda diplomacy' in Beijing today.06 Jul 04:00 PM
