BDBDEconomyConsumer confidence falls to 18-month lowNew Zealand consumer confidence has sunk to an 18-month low suggesting retailers have little reason to expect Christmas cheer to be reflected in sales.15 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandOne-year-old chokes on TwistieA one-year-old baby is in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital after choking on a Twistie on Friday. The baby was brought in to Te Kuiti Hospital in the afternoon with choking and seizures after reportedly eating a "Twistie" snack.05 Dec 01:55 AM
Wellington PhoenixSoccer: Big shuffle central to Phoenix victoryRicki Herbert gambled by reshuffling his pack last night, and it paid off as his Phoenix returned to their winning ways.24 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeEuro fears weigh on Aussie stocksThe Australian share market closed steady yesterday after regaining early losses as investors bought into stocks weakened by concerns about European sovereign debt and tensions on the Korean peninsula.24 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeOz shares catch ride on rail floatThe Australian stock market closed higher on a day when trade was dominated by the public float of Queensland freight railways, QR National.22 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentBank chief parties like it's 1989New Zealand's highest-paid executive knows that when your salary package is $5.59 million, you need to roll your sleeves up.19 Nov 04:30 PM
Interest ratesKiwibank cuts rates to spark quiet property marketKiwibank has cut its 2 year fixed mortgage rate to 6.59pc, to try and spice up housing demand.18 Nov 11:18 PM
OpinionTamsyn Parker<i>Stock Takes</i>: Fyfe wins award for navigating through turbulence18 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentNZ's highest ever paid exec revealedWestpac's New Zealand chief executive George Frazis appears to have set a new record for executive pay in New Zealand.16 Nov 02:00 AM