BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar weakens amid Greece concernsThe dollar weakened as Eurozone leaders stepped up their demands for Greece reforms at meetings over the weekend.12 Jul 09:14 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar holds steadyThe dollar was little changed as risk sentiment improved following a bounce in Chinese equities and new Greece proposals.09 Jul 08:44 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar jumps back against Aussie"The Australian dollar is among the worst performing major currencies," a BNZ currency strategist says.08 Jul 08:43 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZX 'strongly opposes' Unlisted exemptionNZX says a lack of basic shareholder protections could tarnish the reputation of the country's capital markets.08 Jul 03:06 AM
BDBDAgribusinessMilk powder futures suggest slide will extend"It's pretty negative, there's a lot of selling in the futures and there's not much buying - this market looks completely stuffed."08 Jul 12:12 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar touches five-year low overnightThe dollar fell as commodity prices dropped on concern about waning demand.07 Jul 08:57 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as traders mull Greek crisisThe kiwi dollar was little changed overnight as traders awaited further developments in Greece.06 Jul 08:45 PM
Banking and finance'Hard to be bullish' on dairy pricesNZX dairy futures pricing continues to point to more weakness in the whole milk powder market, following on from the sharp decline at last week's GlobalDairyTrade auction.06 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and finance'No' vote leads to stormy day of tradingGreece’s “no” vote on austerity measures lead to a tumultuous day of trading across equity markets – including New Zealand and Australia.06 Jul 06:51 AM
OpinionCraig Elliffe: Bright-line test for house sales lacks lustreCraig Elliffe writes: The officials' paper indicates an exemption will apply when you inherit a property from a deceased estate or have transferred as part of the property settlement.05 Jul 09:22 PM
BDBDBanking and financeGreece says no, NZ dollar plummetsThe dollar hits a five-year low as Greeks reject austerity in referendum.05 Jul 08:44 PM
BusinessChina offers hope for dairyFinance Minister Bill English says the current review of tariffs in the China New Zealand free trade agreement was one of the things that could benefit the dairy sector.02 Jul 05:00 PM
EconomyPharmac TPP fears dismissedLeading American trade economist Professor Peter Petri is optimistic that the Trans Pacific Partnership will turn out to be less damaging to Pharmac than people fear.02 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTPP leak shows drug company pushA document shows the US was trying to get increased TPP protection for drug company intellectual property.02 Jul 02:10 AM
AgribusinessNZ dollar falls on weak dairy auctionThe New Zealand dollar fell after prices for the nation's largest commodity export declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction overnight.01 Jul 06:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFutures point to further dairy auction fallsThe price for NZ's key dairy export, whole milk powder, is set to decline further at tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction.01 Jul 03:15 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar touches fresh lows as weak economy stokes rates cut calls30 Jun 08:55 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTPP talks about to speed up - GroserTrade Minister Tim Groser says TPP talks should soon pick up steam, with negotiators preparing to put their real cards on the table.29 Jun 10:45 PM
OpinionSimon Power: NZ-US alliance key to futureRight now we have an opportunity to play a part in influencing the future direction of the wider region and, through co-operation with our American friends, writes Simon Power.29 Jun 09:44 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZD falls to fresh lowThe kiwi dollar has fallen gain, as the Greece debt crisis pushes investors into 'safe havens".28 Jun 08:50 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit shrinks in MayFor the month of May, New Zealand had a trade surplus of $350 million, beating expectations for a $100 million deficit.25 Jun 11:50 PM
EconomyTrade deal entering end-gameChances of the Trans-Pacific Partnership being finished are now about 70 per cent, says Trade Negotiations Minister Tim Groser.25 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises from 5-year lowThe New Zealand dollar rose from a five-year low as investors weighed up the outlook for the US economy and interest rate increases.24 Jun 05:43 AM
OpinionMark Lister: Lower dollar reflects loss of momentumCurrencies tend to act like a country's share price, falling to reflect a worsening outlook and rising when things start to look brighter, says Mark Lister.22 Jun 09:26 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar hits fresh five-year lowThe New Zealand dollar hit a fresh five-year low as traders firm up expectations for more interest rate cuts.22 Jun 09:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessDairy access stalled as TPP talks get seriousThe TPP trade pact does not yet include an acceptable deal on access for NZ's most important exports, dairy products, with little more than a month to go before the controversial 12- nation trade deal could be concluded.22 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessNZ seeks better China dealThe Government is looking to China to renegotiate its free trade agreement with New Zealand after China signed a more generous agreement with Australia.22 Jun 05:00 PM
CompaniesSaudi farm deal could cost moreMore taxpayer money could be spent on a controversial demonstration farm in Saudi Arabia but nothing is planned at present, Prime Minister John Key says.22 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Groser pointman at key time in tradeTrade Minister Tim Groser has long been tipped by Wellington's euphemistically labelled "beltway" to be New Zealand's next ambassador to Washington.19 Jun 09:30 PM
