BusinessTPP sceptics won't halt dealTrade Minister Tim Groser has lashed out at public opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership, saying he won't let "anti-trade forces" stand in the way of the contentious deal.25 Aug 05:00 PM
CompaniesChina stocks tumble againThe New Zealand sharemarket staged a comeback yesterday after being 2.5 per cent down at one point but China's sharemarket rout continues.25 Aug 05:00 PM
CompaniesShockwaves after Black MondayNew Zealand experts surveying the fallout from China's "Black Monday" stock market tumble will look to see if it reflects bigger problems in that country's economy, which is a big buyer of our exports and a source of tourists.25 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar rallies after turmoilThe New Zealand dollar bounced from a six-year low after two days of turmoil spurred by the prospect of deteriorating Chinese economy.25 Aug 05:18 AM
CompaniesNZ shares pull out of China nose-diveNZ shares have stabilised, with the S&P/NZX50 index down just 9 points today.25 Aug 02:45 AM
CompaniesBlack Monday fallout: NZX downThe local sharemarket opened down 2.4 per cent, after a wild overnight ride on world markets.24 Aug 10:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slumps to lowest level in six yearsThe New Zealand dollar slumped to its lowest level in six years as equities sank amid concerns about global growth.24 Aug 08:33 PM
CompaniesBlack Monday fallout: Dollar slumpsThe New Zealand dollar slumped to its lowest level in six years after billions of dollars were wiped from financial markets in the US, Europe and Asia.24 Aug 08:25 PM
BDBDCompaniesGlobal selloff pushes NZ shares lowerNew Zealand shares dropped yesterday in a global selloff after weak Chinese manufacturing data added to concern about the world's second-largest economy.24 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar climbs above US67c as greenback fallsThe dollar rose as traders delayed their expectations for US interest rate hikes, broadly weakening the greenback.23 Aug 08:55 PM
EditorialEditorial: Aussies show the way with tax initiativeIf Australia's initiative works well enough, this country should be quick to follow suit.23 Aug 06:33 PM
AgribusinessSoutheast Asia NZ's 'insurance policy'Trade Minister Tim Groser says Southeast Asia is New Zealand's "number one insurance policy".23 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: TPP requires major sales effort to gain acceptanceThe country is not convinced a deal would have plenty of upside, writes Fran O'Sullivan.21 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBank: Risk of recession has increasedInvestment bank says there is a 25 to 30 per cent risk of New Zealand's economy going into recession in the next 12 months.21 Aug 01:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains as traders pare bets on Fed hikesThe New Zealand dollar gained as traders pare back bets for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates next month.20 Aug 08:45 PM
OpinionJohn Luxton: Major TPP players holding their dairy consumers to ransomDairyNZ chairman John Luxton says it some TPP players are seeking to maintain trade protection rather than reduce it.19 Aug 09:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar back above 66 US centsThe dollar jumped after US Fed minutes pushed out expectations for a US interest rate hike, damping greenback demand.19 Aug 08:37 PM
EditorialEditorial: McCully ought to stand aside for enquiryForeign Minister Murray McCully ought to stand aside while the Auditor-General conducts her inquiry into the Saudi sheep deal.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessIncrease in dairy prices give hopeWholemilk powder prices rallied by 19.1 per cent at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.18 Aug 11:10 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed as dairy prices bounceThe dollar was little changed after dairy product prices jumped as expected at auction overnight.18 Aug 08:39 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Feeding the Chinese DragonWe were heading into the global financial crisis but the fire of the dragon's breath kept us warm in the international financial storm.17 Aug 09:11 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar gains ahead of expected pick-up in dairyThe NZ dollar rose ahead of tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction amid expectations whole milk powder prices may gain.17 Aug 08:39 PM
AgribusinessUptick on cards for dairy priceSigns look good for Fonterra that dairy prices will bounce in tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.17 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessKiwi firms urged to take a global focusNew Zealand businesses need to be globally focused and prepared to compete, according to global chair of Kea New Zealand Phil Veal.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey pours cold water on sales to foreignersPrime Minister John Key has downplayed concerns about the sale of large tracts of productive land to foreign buyers, saying the trend was not "alarming".17 Aug 08:21 AM
BusinessChinese companies are facing culture shockHaving made their money in a one-party state, Chinese companies are facing culture shock as they deal with democracies.17 Aug 01:20 AM
New ZealandLabour MPs' TPP protests under fireLabour MP Stuart Nash has dismissed criticism of him by senior minister Steven Joyce for marching and speaking at an anti-TPP rally in Napier.16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Groser under pressure to cave on TPPJapan, Canada and the US are united in pushing NZ to ditch its demands for better dairy export access to their protected markets, writes Fran O'Sullivan.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSaudi deal includes high-tech abattoirTaxpayer money will be spent on an abattoir that could be gifted to Saudi Arabia - part of a deal done partly to secure a free-trade deal with Gulf states.14 Aug 05:00 PM
