AgribusinessSaudi farm deal: Lambs 'suffered high death rate'Lambs born after the airfreighting of 900 pregnant ewes to a businessman’s Saudi farm suffered an extremely high death rate, it has been claimed.17 Jun 06:07 AM
BDBDAgribusinessSurplus bigger than expectedThe account surplus was larger-than-expected in the first quarter as spending by tourists widened the services balance.16 Jun 10:53 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed after dip in dairy pricesThe dollar was little changed, holding below 70 US cents, after a relatively small decline in dairy prices.16 Jun 08:55 PM
AgribusinessDairy Auction: Dairy prices slip againDairy prices slipped again at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index falling by 1.3 per cent.16 Jun 07:50 PM
SharesThe trader who became 'The Hound of Hounslow'Navinder Singh Sarao is accused of helping to wipe more than $1 trillion off financial markets five years ago.15 Jun 11:11 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slips against euro overnightThe NZ dollar has slipped against the euro as breakdown in Greek debt negotiations stoke fears it will leave the Euro.15 Jun 09:05 PM
BDBDCompaniesDollar falls as traders await dataThe New Zealand dollar extended its decline after sinking below US70c last week for the first time in five years, with traders awaiting economic data for clues to the track of interest rates.15 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeDairy prices tipped to stay weakMore falls in dairy prices are expected in the next few months, but futures market pricing suggests a mild bounce-back might take place at tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls below 70 US centsThe NZ dollar touched 69.41 US cents ahead of the New York close, the lowest level since July 2010.14 Jun 08:51 PM
New ZealandUS urged to fast-track TPPIf the United States Congress does not pass "fast-track" authority for the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) within the next few weeks it will stall until 2018 at the earliest.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrucial vote affecting TPP taking placeA crucial vote affecting the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be held in the United States House of Representatives overnight.12 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeNZD tipped to hit US60c this yearThe New Zealand dollar could fall as low as US60c against the greenback this year following today's official cash rate cut, a market strategist says.11 Jun 06:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar edges ahead of RBNZ OCR decisionThe NZ dollar edged up ahead of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy statement tomorrow.09 Jun 08:46 PM
AgribusinessPrimary industries revenue forecast to drop 8pcMPI forecasts revenue from primary industries will drop to $35.2 billion in the year to June.08 Jun 10:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains as greenback weakensThe dollar advanced as the greenback weakened following reports Obama raised concerns of US dollar strength.08 Jun 08:41 PM
Agribusiness$11m taxpayer grant aids businessmanA taxpayer grant of $11 million to farm wagyu cattle will benefit an overseas businessman at the centre of the Saudi farm controversy.08 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDRetailPrimary sector leads trade contractionNew Zealand's wholesale trade shrank in the first three months of the year with a decline in goods derived from the primary sector leading the contraction.08 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline this weekThe dollar may fall this week as traders bet the Reserve Bank could reduce interest rates.08 Jun 01:12 AM
BusinessKiwi in Mexican Happy MealsEvery Happy Meal sold at a McDonald's in Mexico from this weekend will include a New Zealand kiwifruit.08 Jun 01:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls againThe kiwi touched 70.25 US cents over the weekend, its lowest level since August 2010.07 Jun 08:46 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Criticism slides off Teflon-coated MPTry as they might, Labour and NZ First failed to turn the Great Saudi Sheep Saga into the Great Saudi Sheep Scandal, writes John Roughan.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasThe secret diary of ... Murray McCullyNew Zealand's top spy Steve Braunias deciphers the scrawlings of Murray McCully's secret diary.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Putting Murray McCully in the dockHerald political editor Audrey Young sets out the case for the Foreign Minister losing his job over the $11m Saudi sheep deal.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: TPP stakes are high, so harden upChile's no-nonsense stance on contentious trade deal sets an example for New Zealand, writes Jane Kelsey.04 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandGoff on Labour 'deal': PM made it upPhill Goff says there is nothing in the papers to embarrass Labour nor is there any reference to a "commercial solution" as Mr Key suggested.04 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesRestaurant Brands sales up 15pc thanks to KFCRestaurant Brands increased its FQ sales 15pc as revenue jumped at KFC, and it added more Carl's Jr stores.03 Jun 10:22 PM
BusinessNZ's extreme position in trade talksA local academic says a massive leak of documents shows New Zealand has adopted an "extreme" position in international trade discussions.03 Jun 09:18 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar drops to 4-month low against euroThe dollar touched a four-month low against the euro after the European Central Bank lifted its inflation forecast.03 Jun 08:47 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Saudi deal lacked controlMurray McCully's controversial $10m deal bypassed the normal Govt control channels, writes Fran O'Sullivan. "The deal is now being challenged as an outright bribe."03 Jun 07:00 PM
AgribusinessSixth drop in a row for dairy pricesThe yawning gap between supply and demand once again made its presence felt at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction.03 Jun 05:00 PM
