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Ingestible ID device taste of the future
PayPal is working on a new generation of embeddable, injectable and ingestible devices that could replace passwords as a means of identification.
Will we reach parity today?
The New Zealand dollar is trading close to parity with the Australian dollar and may push through the historic milestone today.
Chinese bank pushes into NZ market
China's biggest bank has begun making inroads into this country's mortgage market.
R&D grant boost for sensory product
Bluelab Corporation will use a new research and development growth grant to speed up taking a new sensory product to market in the next year.
Westpac boss sees NZ as innovation lab
Westpac Group chief executive Brian Hartzer has embarked on a mission to transform the bank into a world-leading service company.
Kiwisaver: Court win for bankrupts
Bankrupts will be able to keep the money in their Kiwisaver accounts under a new court ruling.
Where there's a will there's a way
A protester yesterday jumped at European Central Bank president Mario Draghi during a press conference raising an interesting question: How did she get so close?
NZ dollar rises against weaker greenback; touches fresh record vs. euro
The New Zealand dollar has slipped to 98.84 Australian cents from 99.03 cents yesterday ahead of Australian employment data today.
Super Fund files against central bank
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has filed legal proceedings in Portugal against that country's central bank as it tries to claw back a loan to a failed Portuguese lender that resulted in a $200 million write-off.
Consumers flash cards as spending rises
For the March quarter as a whole core retail sales paid for by credit, debit or charge cards were up 2.7 per cent - the fastest quarterly growth since December 2006.
Oz tipped to suffer in China slowdown
China's worst economic slowdown in 25 years will hit Australia as iron ore prices tumble, says the World Bank.
Businessman tries to involve MPs in High Court case
A real estate company owner in a dispute with an agent over use of a brand name has tried to have two members of Parliament give evidence in the case.
Super Fund tries to claw back $200m
The NZ Super Fund has lined up alongside vulture funds and an Indian steel billionaire in a bid to extract itself from a bad $200 million bet on a toxic Portuguese bank.
Kiwi shoppers hit the tills in March
Latest stats show New Zealand consumers are starting to spend up in the shops, with electronic card spending up 3.7 per cent last month.
NZ dollar rises to new record vs euro
The New Zealand dollar has risen to a fresh record against the euro and commentators say it is likely to continue to break new ground.
NZ bank profits feel the squeeze
Profits were squeezed in New Zealand's banking sector during the final quarter of last year as non-interest income decreased and impaired asset expenses rose.
Ruling won't stop legal fight on fees
The lawyer heading a legal fight against New Zealand's major banks over fees says he won't be throwing in the towel despite a ruling in favour of the ANZ in Australia.
Economy still humming 'rock star' song
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham, who first coined the phrase "rock star" in January last year to describe New Zealand's economic growth.
Easy commute or $50K off mortgage?
Buying a house on the city's outskirts can save Aucklanders up to $50,000 each year in mortgage repayments, despite the added commuting costs.
U-turn on ANZ late payment fee decision
The lawyer heading up a legal fight against NZ's major banks over fees says he won't be throwing the towel in despite a ruling in favour of ANZ in Australia.
Proposed bank will benefit NZ - English
Finance Minister Bill English says New Zealand and Singapore have been at the forefront of negotiations with the Chinese Government over the governance of the proposed Asia Infrastructure Investment....
Editorial: Australia first to see benefit in Asia bank
The Australian Government has announced that it will be involved in negotiations to set up the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. Almost certainly, New Zealand will join.