RetailOnline tax gets closerConsumers appear set to pay 15 per cent more for nearly all foreign products bought online.03 Aug 09:11 PM
CompaniesWhen the underdog beat Wall StreetHinds County bucked the trend when it netted US$6.7 million in an interest rates swap deal with a New York derivatives dealer.03 Aug 02:00 AM
CompaniesMicrosoft to invest in UberMicrosoft has agreed to invest about US$100 million ($152 million) in Uber Technologies at a valuation of around US$50 billion, a source says.02 Aug 06:49 PM
OpinionWilliam Pesek: China's market intervention just another method of QEIt's time to call Beijing's stock-market intervention what it really is: quantitative easing, Chinese style, writes William Pesek.02 Aug 05:00 PM
ManufacturingResMed aims to boost position in ChinaSleep disorder device supplier Resmed will acquire Curative Medical in a move it says will give it a leadership position in the Chinese market.02 Aug 05:00 PM
CompaniesSerco in need of Churchillian diplomacyHighly regarded grandson of Sir Winston took over leadership of company after its business name was tarnished in the UK.31 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDollar's slump boosts exportersIn Stock Takes today, the NZ dollar's slump against the greenback bodes well for a number of NZX-listed exporters, notably Fisher & Paykel Healthcare.30 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesCoats says sale of crafts unit set to be completedThe British-based threadmaker announced the sale of its Europe, Middle East and Asia crafts unit for US$10 million ($14.95 million) in February.29 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDAged careRyman sets 70% growth targetRyman Healthcare plans to increase resident numbers by 70 per cent in the next five years in New Zealand and Australia as it also mulls an ASX listing.29 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesUS companies giving out benefits instead of raisesThe annual raise is turning into a relic of the pre-crisis economy as companies turn to cheaper ways to compensate employees.29 Jul 02:00 AM
AgribusinessOverseas investors eyeing dairy farmsInternational investors from Europe, the United States and Australia are likely to consider buying more New Zealand dairy farms, says an expert.28 Jul 05:00 PM
RetailShanton sold to mystery buyerShanton Fashions has been sold to a mystery buyer who wants to remain confidential.28 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeC+M civil action dropped by FMAThe parked civil action against convicted directors of Capital+Merchant Finance has been dropped.28 Jul 04:01 AM
OpinionWilliam Pesek: Now the markets are doing the bullyingJust one year ago, it seemed unthinkable that officials in Wellington and Sydney, more typically known for their hawkishness and stubborn independence, would join the global race towards zero.27 Jul 09:33 PM
CompaniesGold is doomed - here's whyA little less than four years ago, the world looked like it was about to end and gold hit an all-time high. Now it has lost its lustre.26 Jul 11:55 PM
BDBDAgribusinessOnion exports drop on increased competitionGermany is the largest export market for New Zealand onions, followed by Indonesia and Japan.26 Jul 11:45 PM
OpinionLiam DannFonterra at crossroadsPressure is building on Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings as the dairy industry faces up to a winter of discontent, writes Liam Dann.26 Jul 09:41 PM
CompaniesReal estate bosses backs buyers registerTop Auckland real estate chief executive Peter Thompson says it's time for a register of foreign buyers in the residential housing market.26 Jul 07:01 PM
OpinionChristopher NiescheWhy Chinese buyers are goodThe reason the Chinese are singled out is because of a handful of well-publicised transactions, writes Christopher Niesche.26 Jul 06:23 PM
Banking and financeSuited-up Daniell plays by the rulesJosh Daniell says he doesn't have any trouble being taken seriously as a millennial running a finance business.26 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Crunch time draws nearJamie Gray writes: For Fonterra's farmers, investors and employees the severity of the dairy downturn will become clear early next month.26 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesComvita CEO stepping downBrett Hewlett announced at the company's annual shareholders meeting today that he will be step down in March 2016.23 Jul 02:30 AM
Banking and financeBNZ tips dairy price recoveryBNZ has lowered its 2015/16 milk price forecast for Fonterra but says it expects dairy prices to recover late this year.22 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesNZ rising in global reputationNew Zealand has increased its ranking to seventh in a list assessing the reputations of 55 countries. Last year it was eighth.21 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Gold optimists on riseGold prices have been weak lately, recently falling below US$1100 ($1516) an ounce for the first time since 2010, writes Mark Lister.21 Jul 05:00 PM
CompaniesGold price plunges - Kiwis hold onGold prices have plunged to a five year low, but a local expert says Kiwi investors will hold out until prices lift again.20 Jul 11:30 PM