BDBDCompaniesMonthly trade deficit widens to new recordNZ's monthly trade deficit widened to a record in September as meat exports dropped to their lowest level in more than three years.27 Oct 04:18 AM
Companies'This could have been my family'Dreamworld CEO Deborah Thomas told a press conference staff are shattered by the events and that her thoughts and prayers are with the families.27 Oct 12:16 AM
BDBDBusinessNZ trade deficit widens to a recordThe country's trade deficit expanded to $1.44 billion in September, from $1.14b a year earlier, according to Statistics NZ.26 Oct 11:54 PM
New ZealandPM John Key's 'warm chemistry' with ModiPM John Key did not get one of Indian PM Narendra Modi's famous hugs, but is confident his visit will progress trade talks and has invited Modi to New Zealand.26 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandJohn Key's red carpet welcomePM John Key gets some pomp and ceremony before heading into talks with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.26 Oct 05:26 AM
BusinessRevealed: NZ easiest place to do businessNew Zealand edged out Singapore as the easiest country for doing business in the World Bank's latest rankings.25 Oct 05:48 PM
BusinessWhy does Trump hate the free market?For a businessman, Donald Trump displays a rare hostility toward economic freedom.25 Oct 06:29 AM
EnergyKey makes it to India after 43 hoursPrime Minister John Key has finally made it to India after a plane breakdown shortened his trip.25 Oct 05:16 AM
EconomyNearly there: Key's long trip to India continuesPrime Minister John Key will land in New Delhi overnight to finally start his India trip after plane problems meant he had to cancel one of only three days in the country.25 Oct 04:27 AM
CompaniesFonterra units steady after arrestsFonterra's NZX-traded units were unchanged despite news over the weekend that 19 people had been arrested in alleged milk powder scam.24 Oct 10:48 PM
New ZealandMcCullum helps to open doors in IndiaCricHQ, which has 113 staff worldwide, started out as cloud-based cricket scoring app but has expanded into many other functions.23 Oct 12:28 AM
BDBDCompaniesEarnings disappoint, equities fallEquities on both sides of the Atlantic fell amid disappointing earnings from Travelers and Nestle.20 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandBainimarama to get red-carpet treatmentFormer Fiji military strongman Frank Bainimarama will deliver the message that Fiji is open for business.19 Oct 04:10 AM
BusinessTruck shop Bestdeals admits 19 trading chargesThe Commerce Commission filed 19 charges against mobile trader Bestdeals 4 You relating to layby sales agreements.18 Oct 01:00 AM
AgribusinessUK, NZ agree to start regular trade talksBritain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.17 Oct 07:05 PM
EconomyBritish PM urged to reveal Brexit planTheresa May is coming under mounting pressure to reveal her Brexit strategy before she triggers formal negotiations.16 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandNZ-India relationship examinedFraud and the risk of exploitation means New Zealand should focus on "quality not quantity" in the Indian student market, a former High Commissioner to India says.14 Oct 07:35 PM
BusinessForeign spies hack NZ phones, laptopsAgents accessed deleted files and installed spy software on trade officials' devices after breaking into hotel room.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelen Kelly a 'relentless changemaker'Tributes are pouring in for the former head of the Council of Trade Unions who died this morning after a battle with lung cancer.13 Oct 07:41 PM
ManufacturingIs Auckland stuck in second gear with China?A question for incoming Auckland Mayor Phil Goff: How will you lift the city's economic relationship with China? One in 12 Aucklanders 12 Oct 04:47 AM
BusinessAussie gearing up for UK trade dealAustralian officials are ready to begin work on a free-trade deal with the UK.10 Oct 08:11 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Spread the word - trade is goodCOMMENT: Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer has a message: "Get out and speak about...07 Oct 04:00 PM
TourismCelebrity start to new cruise ship seasonAlmost 2000 foreign tourists have experienced the Bay of Islands as the cruise ship season kicked off this week.06 Oct 09:30 PM
BusinessRevealed: NZ's cheapest supermarketConsumer's annual supermarket price survey has named this supermarket as the cheapest store in the country's six centres where prices were tracked.06 Oct 07:14 AM
CompaniesGlobal debt hits $152 trillionGlobal debt has hit a record high of $152 trillion, meaning we could be heading toward stagnation or recession, the IMF has warned.05 Oct 11:43 PM
BusinessMegaship's maiden visit to TaurangaWatch NZH Local Focus: The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made its maiden visit to Tauranga.04 Oct 09:11 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMilk price falls 3pc at GDT auctionThe decline is the first in five auctions.04 Oct 05:45 PM
BDBDAgribusinessBusinesses more optimisticBusinesses were more optimistic about the state of the economy and their own activity in September.03 Oct 09:49 PM
Banking and financeInterest rate spike biggest risk - KeyJohn Key has signalled a rapid and unexpected rise in interest rates and "something big that happens internationally" as the biggest threats to the NZ economy.03 Oct 01:41 AM
BusinessLabour MP: Send back palm kernel shipA ship carrying palm kernel extract that's been barred from entering New Zealand for nearly a month should be sent back to Malaysia, says Damien O'Connor.02 Oct 06:14 PM
BusinessFree trade deal to be completedA stalled free trade deal with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries will be completed, Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced.28 Sep 09:12 PM
RetailOrange juice could get more expensiveTopsy-turvy weather in Brazil is pushing up the cost of commodities in your breakfast drink.27 Sep 10:18 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMonthly trade deficit widest in 2 yearsNew Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August.26 Sep 12:11 AM
Energy$390k fine for misleading customersTrustpower has been hauled through the courts and fined $390,000 for misleading consumers over a campaign for an unlimited broadband deal.22 Sep 02:29 AM