New Zealand dollar drops after US Federal Reserve talked up the chances of US rate hike.

The oil and gas sector is heading into one of the quietest summers for years, with permits surrendered and smaller players gobbled up by bigger companies.

An oil company with an exploration licence off Northland has been accused by Greenpeace of trying to secretly get onside with iwi leaders.

Russia's energy pivot toward Asia faces its sternest test next month when Vladimir Putin visits Beijing amid slumping oil prices and concerns over China's economic slowdown.

Publicly-owned Waterfront Auckland has won $10m from oil giant Mobil to pay for a cleanup of part of the Wynyard Quarter.

An insider trading inquiry into A2 Milk Co suitor, Dean Foods, is understood to have scuppered its takeover attempt.

An expert in the Chinese travel market says the devaluation of the yuan will have a mixed impact on the China visitor market but is advising New Zealand operators not to panic.

The fall in the New Zealand dollar to US65c from US85c a year ago has been a blessing and a curse, writes Bernard Hickey.

Todd is the chief operating officer and finance director of Kathmandu - which is the subject of a hostile takeover.

Dairy giant yesterday revealed its latest payout forecast, dealing a blow to individual farmers, and the wider economy.

Kathmandu today rejected a takeover offer from Briscoe's Rod Duke.

Trilogy International, the skincare products and scented candle maker, said first-half revenue is likely to exceed $23 million, a year-on-year increase of more than 50 per cent, following strong....

New Zealand shares rose. Heartland New Zealand advanced after the bank affirmed its profit guidance.

New Zealand Oil & Gas says exploration drilling of the Barque prospect in the Canterbury Basin, which has the potential to be the nation's biggest-ever hydrocarbon discovery, is expected to start in 2017.

IkeGPS is mulling a US listing but is first looking for a cornerstone shareholder from its major market.

Hawaii tourism boss thanking Max Key for giving island tourism a boost with his social media postings and video.

I could never be a currency trader. Uncertainty exists in all markets, but in currency markets you can be certain about very little.

The Super City has earned $391 million from shares in Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland, which could be sold by the cash-strapped council.

Briscoe Group's takeover push for outdoor equipment and clothing retailer Kathmandu is gaining momentum.

The sale of shares in Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland will be included in a wide-ranging review of new financing sources for Auckland Council.