New ZealandTrade Me's weirdest sale itemsA posterior tattoo canvas and erotic eggplant are among the site's oddest hits of 2016.29 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessTrump's trade policies spell disasterDonald Trump's assault on trade is escalating. First the foes were China and Mexico. Now it is the world.28 Dec 09:17 PM
LifestyleUnwanted prezzies already hawked off onlineNot even 24 hours after Kiwis unwrapped their annual Christmas haul, almost 8,000 unwanted prezzies are being hawked off online.25 Dec 08:47 PM
EditorialEditorial: A year marked by backward stepsA year always feels like it has flashed by until we look back at some of the events that happened.25 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanCooler heads can keep US out of isolationCOMMENT: With TPP supporters in Trump's Cabinet, trade deals may still have life.23 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessNZ wins beef trade battleTrade barriers have cost New Zealand's beef sector up to $1 billion.22 Dec 10:04 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall Street slips, oil gainsEquities on both sides of the Atlantic slipped, as did the US dollar, while oil moved higher.22 Dec 07:54 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ trade deficit narrows in NovemberNZ's monthly trade deficit narrowed in November as imports declined from earlier periods which were boosted by aircraft arrivals.20 Dec 11:53 PM
OpinionKey sets high bar in relationship with ChinaCOMMENT: John Key was aware of the high stakes when it came to New Zealand and China, but his commitment was clear, writes Stephen Jacobi.20 Dec 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsRakon's shares soar after $14.4m dealA Taiwanese investor is providing a shot in the arm which could be a "game-changer".19 Dec 07:57 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St moved higher, treasuries, gold gainWall Street moved higher, as did US Treasuries and gold, as investors remained upbeat about the outlook but also stocked up on more defensive assets.19 Dec 06:57 PM
WorldChina to return seized US droneChina is to return a US Navy underwater drone after its military scooped up the submersible in the South China Sea.17 Dec 08:33 PM
RetailShoppers out in droves in final weekend before ChristmasShopping centres were packed with shoppers today as the scramble to buy last-minute Christmas presents intensifies.17 Dec 03:55 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWhole milk powder price likely to be flatThe price of whole milk powder, New Zealand's key commodity export, is likely to be little changed next week.16 Dec 12:59 AM
New ZealandSir Jerry heads to LondonA new trade agreement is going to be a priority for New Zealand's new High Commissioner to London.16 Dec 12:46 AM
BusinessTheresa No-Mates: EU snubs UK PMAn "awkward" video of Theresa May at the EU summit has emerged in which the Prime Minister appears to be ignored.15 Dec 08:01 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St climbed, greenback rallyWall Street climbed, a day after the Federal Reserve signalled a steeper path for interest rate increases.15 Dec 06:58 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St climbs to fresh records, againWall Street climbed to fresh records, again, while US Treasuries slid.13 Dec 07:49 PM
CompaniesStrict penalties for insider tradingInsider trading is a complex, controversial offence with a reputation for being under-detected and under-prosecuted but are the penalties fair?12 Dec 08:54 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St mixed, oil ralliesWall Street was mixed, after both the Dow and the S&P 500 touched record highs again, while oil prices rallied amid a fresh agreement 12 Dec 07:04 PM
RetailBusiness reacts: Bill English as PMThe business community is welcoming Bill English's appointment to Prime Minister, but asking: can he keep up Key's skillful diplomacy?12 Dec 07:45 AM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra urges new PM to continue push for trade dealsFonterra has told investors in the cooperative's unit fund that it's critical the government continues driving regional and multi-lateral trade agreements.12 Dec 04:01 AM
BDBDBusinessNZ wholesale trade rises 1pcSeasonally adjusted sales rose 1 per cent in the three months ended September 30, following a 1.7 per cent gain in the second quarter.11 Dec 10:24 PM
New ZealandYoung builder 'sacked by text message'A young Christchurch builder allegedly sacked via text didn't tell his family and for a week pretended to go to work every morning.09 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St climbs to fresh recordsWall Street climbed to fresh records as optimism about the outlook for the US economy prevailed.08 Dec 07:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St hits fresh recordsWall Street rose, pushing both the Dow and the S&P 500 to record highs.07 Dec 07:20 PM
New ZealandJohn Key tipped for IMF jobOutgoing Prime Minister John Key has been tipped as a potential candidate to head the International Monetary Fund.06 Dec 11:55 PM
BusinessCarrier union says Trump deal a lieCarrier union leader says Trump's big deal is a lie and jobs are still set to go.06 Dec 10:54 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDelegat to raise wine price in UKDelegat Group, the owner of Oyster Bay wine, has warned it will have to increase prices in the UK due to the sustained weakness of the pound.06 Dec 02:48 AM
EconomyKey's surprise exit creates uncertaintyJohn Key's surprise resignation has created an environment of uncertainty and leaves many unanswered questions, says Auckland Chamber 05 Dec 07:11 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St rose, Dow hits record highWall Street rose, with the Dow climbing to a fresh record, as did oil prices.05 Dec 07:06 PM
BusinessTrump says companies face 'retribution'Donald Trump issued a dramatic warning to companies that they would face "retribution" if they move American jobs overseas05 Dec 05:32 AM
AgribusinessNZ business reacts to Key resignationThe New Zealand business community says the economy is in good shape, but an impact could be seen at the next election.05 Dec 01:45 AM
Personal FinanceHarmoney fined $292k for misleading consumersHarmoney misled consumers into thinking they had been pre-approved for a personal loan.04 Dec 09:36 PM
