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Auckland house prices surge 13 per cent
Auckland house prices surged 13 per cent in the last month alone and are up $83,000 annually, according to REINZ's latest figures.
Hotel figures hit record high
Occupancy at Auckland hotels reached a record high in what has been described as a golden summer for tourism.
New rules for natural health
Claims made about the benefits of natural health products such as vitamins will need to be backed by evidence under a new system.
Spilt milk for Fonterra
Units in the Fonterra Shareholders' Fund fell to their lowest point since listing on the NZX in 2012 on the back of growing farmer and investor unrest.
Performance shows Meridian float too cheap
Mark Lister says the Crown got $1.8b for selling a Meridian stake now worth more than $3.2b.
Auckland market 'a ponzi scheme'
Auckland's housing market is a giant Ponzi scheme, one economist says, as residents pay each other to get in, driving prices up.
Think Sydney's expensive? Try Auckland
Sydneysiders take comfort...Aucklanders are suffering more when it comes to buying a house.
Firms with Oz presence feel pinch
The New Zealand dollar's record-breaking strength against its Aussie counterpart could prompt earnings downgrades from local listed companies with exposure to the Australian market, says an....
Parity party on hold as NZ dollar falls
The Reserve Bank of Australia failed to live up to market expectations and left its official cash rate unchanged, sending the NZ dollar tumbling.
Kiwi dollar falls against Aussie
The NZ dollar fell by almost A1c against the Aussie dollar after the Reserve Bank of Australia opted to leave its cash rate unchanged, falling short of parity.
Mad Butcher store failures 'coincidence'
The owner of the Mad Butcher brand says the liquidation of four of its franchisee-operated budget meat outlets this year is "coincidence".
Kiwi dollar nudges parity with Aus
The Kiwi dollar could equal the Australian dollar in value today, with some saying it's just one more index of disparity to dissolve between the two countries.
Do-ups a reality for first-home buyers
Entry-level Auckland home buyers are opting for older houses on smaller sections in need of considerable DIY work.
Crowdfunding taking off, but beware
Equity crowdfunding is taking off, but prominent market figures warn about the potential dangers facing investors.
Iran and Saudi moves push oil prices up
Oil rose after Iran's nuclear accord with world powers left the timing of increased crude supplies from the Opec member uncertain and as Saudi Arabia raised prices for shipments to Asia.
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.
Rival's IPO unlikely to weigh on Xero
The arrival of MYOB Group, the Australian accounting software firm, on the Australian Stock Exchange is unlikely to weigh on dual-listed rival Xero's share price, says an analyst.
No pressure to leave: Warehouse boss
The Warehouse Group boss Mark Powell is to leave after a four-year stint in which he oversaw a major strategic shift, including acquisitions and a nationwide revamp.