OpinionAalt Dijkhuizen: The future of NZ Dairy - more with lessCan the NZ and The Netherlands develop farming systems that will satisfy growing demand while being more environmentally sustainable?26 Feb 12:30 AM
CompaniesGold fever fades as $4b erased from fundsJudging by the barometer of hedge-fund interest, there's less to get excited about in gold these days.25 Feb 07:00 PM
RetailHigh dollar doesn't equal bargainThe New Zealand dollar is trading near a record high against the Australian currency but that doesn't necessarily mean bargains for shoppers, a consumer expert says.25 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesMeat prices drop on drought cullDrought in much of the country is helping to drive dairy prices higher, but farmgate prices for beef and sheepmeat are weakening.25 Feb 03:30 AM
BusinessBeer supply falls despite craft brewery boostA big fall in the amount of beer available has lead to a 2 per cent fall in the size of New Zealand's alcohol supply last year.24 Feb 10:55 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Economic issues deserve PMs attentionIraq will inevitably dominate Friday's talks between John Key and Tony Abbott - but it should not obscure progress on the vital transtasman economic agenda.24 Feb 09:30 PM
OpinionSimon Terry: TPP backers have questions to answerExportNZ's Dialogue article in support of the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks failed to come to grips with the issues that matter.23 Feb 08:30 PM
AgribusinessForecast brighter for FonterraFonterra's board will have reason for cautious optimism when it meets tomorrow to review its farmgate milk price forecast for 2014/15.23 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessFalling kiwi helps offset log price declineThe falling dollar has helped to offset declining export log prices, says AgriHQ.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Cheap fuel prices a mixed blessingLower oil prices mean the less efficient carriers with older aircraft than Air New Zealand are back in the game, writes Grant Bradley.22 Feb 06:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar's new record against AussieThe NZ dollar hit 97.07 Australian cents overnight with some analysts saying there is nothing to stop it pushing higher to parity.19 Feb 07:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeKiwi dollar touches new high against OzThe NZ dollar has touched a fresh record against the Aussie, after Federal Reserve meeting minutes suggested officials may favour keeping US interest rates lower for longer.18 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandGlobal fashion war: Crocodile International v LacosteA global war between two corporate crocodiles is again being waged in New Zealand, with fashion companies fighting today over the right to use a famous reptilian logo on clothing here.18 Feb 01:22 AM
AgribusinessDairy prices surge at latest auctionDairy prices posted their fifth consecutive gain at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.17 Feb 06:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeFonterra expands in NetherlandsFonterra Co-operative Group has commissioned a new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the Netherlands, its first wholly-owned and operated ingredients plant in Europe.17 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTim Hazledine: Auckland needs to think hard about port land'Economists make forecasts," said the late, great, economist John Kenneth Galbraith, "not because they know, but because they are asked."16 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBank expects dairy prices to firmANZ said it expects dairy prices to continue this year's firming trend at tomorrow's GlobalDairyTrade auction.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionCatherine Beard: NZ can't afford to miss out on Trans-Pacific PartnershipCatherine Beard writes: Those questioning the value of free trade agreements could do well to examine the results achieved by New Zealand's other agreements.16 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesBoss backs FMA on market manipulationThe boss of a local fund manager has welcomed efforts by the country's financial regulator to crack down on market manipulation.15 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeChina's massive and unsustainable debt increaseHaving chugged along through the financial crisis, China's huge expansion in debt now threatens to destabilise the economy.12 Feb 09:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar has Aussie in sightThe NZ dollar has edged closer to its record against the Australian dollar overnight - briefly touching 96.29 Australian cents this morning.12 Feb 07:40 PM
New ZealandCouncil to ease stance over reclamationPorts of Auckland has won a huge victory allowing it to use more of the Waitemata Harbour to park cars after Auckland councillors yesterday caved in on tough rules for reclamation.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour's cheaper leadership raceLabour's leadership contest roadshow carried less of a punch to the taxpayer's wallet than the last runoff in 2013, according to newly released list of MPs' expenses.12 Feb 01:55 AM
