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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BusinessFate of TPP trade deal closer in the USThe fate of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade and investment pact may be known as early as next Wednesday.19 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTPP off life support as fast-track nearsThe fate of the TPP trade and investment pact may be known as early as next Wednesday, after a vote endorsed the elusive 'fast-track authority' for Obama.19 Jun 03:25 AM
LifestyleErectile issues the main source of illegal medicine tradeNew Zealanders seeking treatment online for erectile dysfunction were the main group uncovered in a sting on the illegal trade of medicines.19 Jun 12:50 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar edges up as investors shed greenback on interest rate uncertainty18 Jun 08:51 PM
OpinionEditorial: Be open about farm deal in Saudi ArabiaThe only way of proving or disproving the Prime Minister's claim that the papers would embarrass Labour is, obviously, the release of unredacted versions.18 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Short-sighted of US to turn blind eye to TPPThe TPP deal would be brilliant. Free trade, properly negotiated and willingly agreed to, is to the benefit of all those who sign, writes Mike Hosking.17 Jun 09:45 PM
BDBDCompaniesEconomy slumps as dairy crisis bitesGross domestic product grew just 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year, according to Statistics New Zealand.17 Jun 09:31 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar jumps above 70 US centsThe dollar jumped briefly above 70 US cents after the US Fed Reserve pulled back its projections for future interest rate rises.17 Jun 09:01 PM
OpinionGeorge Laking: Trade deal widens health care gapNew Zealand is heading towards a two-tier health system, and it could get a whole lot worse, writes George Laking.17 Jun 05:00 PM
AgribusinessCurrent account deficit hits $8.6bNew Zealand earned $8.6 billion less from the rest of the world through trade and investment in the year to March than the rest of the world earned from us.17 Jun 05:00 PM
