BDBDAgribusinessZespri more than doubles annual profitZespri International, which controls exports of New Zealand kiwifruit, more than doubled annual profit.20 May 10:45 PM
WorldAussie cattle bludgeoned - activistsAustralia's live animal export trade is once again under a harsh spotlight amid claims that cattle are being bludgeoned to death with sledgehammers in Vietnam.20 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessNew term for undiplomatic behaviourTrade Minister Tim Groser said he was not aware his last name had been turned into a verb: "Grossing".20 May 04:26 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slips as US dollar gains on upbeat housing dataThe dollar fell as the greenback strengthened following better-than-expected US housing data.19 May 08:53 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices dip 2.2pcThere's been another fall in world dairy prices, with the GDT index down to its lowest level since August 2009.19 May 07:10 PM
EconomyThe catch-22 of trade deals done in secretLydia DePillis asks if all the secrecy around the Trans-Pacific Partnership is really worth the price.19 May 02:00 AM
BDBDEnergyLower fuel costs drive down NZ producer input, output prices in first quarterProducer input and output prices fell in the first quarter, reflecting lower fuel costs and weakness in prices of meat and dairy products.18 May 11:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar declines against strength of USDThe New Zealand dollar declined as the greenback strengthened on optimism the US economy will rebound.18 May 08:45 PM
BDBDConstructionPowercos rally to push market higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Genesis Energy, Contact Energy and Mighty River Power in a relief rally as Meridian Energy's instalment came due.18 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar falls, speculation of rate cutThe New Zealand dollar fell on speculation that potential developments could give the bank more room to cut interest rates.18 May 06:20 AM
AgribusinessFarm prices still rising despite milk price slumpFarm prices have continued to rise, despite the near halving of milk prices over the last year, according to REINZ.18 May 03:20 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls as govt moves on housing marketThe New Zealand dollar fell after the government stepped up measures to curb Auckland's bubbling housing market.17 May 08:46 PM
BDBDCommoditiesNZ wool auction volumes set to climb 83pc next weekWool auction volumes are set to increase next week as farmers who have been holding out put their bales on the market.15 May 03:21 AM
EconomyClinton's silence on trade hurting US' Asia strategyHillary Clinton has fallen silent on the TPP, an interesting departure from her statements as the nation's top diplomat.15 May 01:50 AM
RetailRetail sales boomRetail sales boomed in the first three months of the year, in what may be an early sign of the "wealth effect" with rising house prices boosting confidence.14 May 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeUnlisted wants support in face of NZX oppositionShare trading platform Unlisted is applying for an exemption from the Financial Markets Authority.14 May 03:09 AM
BDBDBanking and financeMcVitty farm liquidation winds upMcVitty Properties has completed its liquidation, leaving creditor BNZ with a shortfall of about $2.6 million.14 May 12:52 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar advances against greenback on poor US retail figuresThe NZ dollar advanced against the US stoking speculation the Federal Reserve will delay hiking interest rates.13 May 08:46 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar drops after Reserve Bank reportThe dollar weakened after the Reserve Bank governor reiterated the currency was "unjustified and unsustainable".13 May 03:00 AM
AgribusinessDairy an "area of risk": Reserve BankThe Reserve Bank has singled out the New Zealand dairy sector as an "area of risk" for the financial system.12 May 09:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar holds steady ahead of RBNZ reportThe NZ dollar has held steady overnight ahead of the Reserve Bank's Financial Stability Report.12 May 08:42 PM
ManufacturingTrade deal will help Nike hire 10,000 people in US: CEONike said if a trade deal with 12 Pacific Rim countries crossed the line the company might create 10,000 jobs in the US.12 May 03:55 AM
BDBDInvestmentRank Group confirms Carter Holt sell downGraeme Hart's Rank Group confirmed it plans to sell down its stake in Carter Holt Harvey in an initial public offering.11 May 10:31 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar continues decline ahead of RBNZ decisionThe NZ dollar touched 92.82 Australian cents, its lowest level since late January, as traders price in rate cuts.11 May 08:40 PM
AgribusinessMarket braces for low milk price forecastFonterra will late this month release its milk price forecast for 2015/16 and indications are that it will be towards the lower end of market expectations.11 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionTradies crackdown's 'outstanding' resultsA crackdown on tradies' cash jobs is yielding "outstanding" results, says the tax department.11 May 12:46 AM
OpinionBrian FallowTPP fears ill-founded - lawyerMuch of the suspicion around the TPP agreement is fundamentally misconceived says international lawyer Gary Born.07 May 09:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slips to three-week lowThe kiwi touched 74.23 US cents, and was trading at 74.43 cents at 8am in Wellington, from 74.99 cents at 5pm yesterday.07 May 08:50 PM
BDBDCompaniesHeartland shares rise as Quadrant sells 9pc stakeShares of Heartland New Zealand rose after coming out of a trading halt as Quadrant Private Equity sells its 9 per cent stake in the bank.07 May 03:09 AM
