BDBDAgribusinessTerms of trade at new 40-year highNew Zealand's terms of trade held at a 40-year high in the second quarter, as a high New Zealand dollar pushed down the price of imports, offsetting a decline in exports.01 Sep 12:31 AM
CompaniesHow NZers' grocery habits are changingWe're eating more fresh fruit and vegetables, visiting supermarkets more often, spending more and seeking more self-service checkouts, says a supermarket boss.31 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's new ally sees falling salesFonterra is pinning its hopes on a tie-up with Chinese infant formula giant Beingmate as it pushes into China's lucrative baby milk market.28 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessKey: Only National will deliver major free trade dealsNational is trying to position itself as the only party which will deliver major free trade agreements, saying that Labour's trade policies will be scuppered by any potential coalition partners.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls as expectations for local rate hikes pushed outThe New Zealand dollar weakened overnight, weighed down by a rising US dollar and changing expectations for Reserve Bank interest rate rises.26 Aug 08:59 PM
AgribusinessFall in export prices hits trade balanceFalling prices for dairy and forest product exports drove the trade balance into the red last month.26 Aug 05:30 PM
Aged careMetlifecare tipped as value buyingListed retirement giant Metlifecare is tipped to be trading cheaply, well below its peers even after a good financial result out yesterday.25 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeS&P upbeat on US growth picking upViewed from the vantage point of Standard & Poor's global chief economist the world economy does not seem too inhospitable a place right now, but not without risks either.25 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDollar takes a surprise dipThe New Zealand dollar took a sudden and unexplained dip in early trading yesterday, fuelling speculation that the Reserve Bank may have chosen to exploit thin trading conditions.25 Aug 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPort of Tauranga lifts profit as container volumes fallThe Port of Tauranga said its underlying group net profit rose by 1.3 per cent to a record $78.3m thanks to an increase in bulk cargo.20 Aug 11:49 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices slip to 2-year lowDairy prices showed signs of stabilising overnight, with the GlobalDairyTrade main price index slipping by just 0.6 per cent.19 Aug 10:07 PM
AgribusinessRussia's beef industry rounds up help amid sanctionsRussia is scouring the world for produce ranging from Chilean salmon to Egyptian oranges to fill a big hole left by its ban on Western food imports.18 Aug 01:55 AM
CompaniesKiwi firms thinking globalA study of NZ businesses finds they are aiming higher than ever, according to new research commissioned by ASB.17 Aug 07:50 PM
New ZealandTelemarketer fined $168,750A telemarketing company which switched broadband customers to Slingshot without their consent has been fined almost $170,000.15 Aug 05:00 PM
