The most favourable terms of trade for 40 years and a $3.1 billion rise in exports to China were not enough to close the trade gap last year.

Rising inflation poses a threat to NZ's growth and warrant a return to more normal interest rates, Graeme Wheeler says.

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Author Amy Chua, the original "Tiger Mom", now has written a book, with Jed Rubenfeld, called The Triple Package, which promises to again make her everyone's favourite pariah.

When he had to choose between sport or a career, Martin Snedden wasn’t stumped. Now the cricketer, Rugby World Cup and tourism chief goes in to bat for a young sportsman and student. Denise Montgomery reports.

The OCR has been left unchanged this morning, making a March hike now 'a near certainty' according to one economist.

Information and communication technology unlocks the door to greater productivity for many services firms, but more pressure may be needed to shove them through it.

A recruitment firm says NZ businesses should take immediate steps to retain staff this year, with a survey suggesting that almost six out of 10 employees are seeking new roles.

The NZ dollar continues to trade at around eight-year highs against the Aussie dollar but foreign exchange strategists doubt the currency will hit parity with its transtasman counterpart any time soon.

West Texas Intermediate sustained its biggest weekly gain of the year as freezing temperatures in the US boosted demand for heating oil.

KiwiSavers who have taken a break can resume pay deductions any time by simply telling their employer.

Finance Minister Bill English returned from the World Economic Forum in Davos today buoyed by the atmosphere there and saying "the sense of crisis has ebbed away."

A Far North beachfront mansion has had its price slashed after a struggle to sell - and is now being offered for $1.25 million below its valuation.

Kiwis are riding the strong New Zealand dollar overseas and using their newfound purchasing power to enjoy more sights and experiences while they are there.

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