Banking and finance'No justification' for OCR rise - EMAThe economic recovery will stall if banks have their way and interest rates are lifted in January, the EMA says.21 Jan 09:30 PM
AirlinesAirlines battle for best loungeThere's a new battleground in the fight between airlines and it's on the ground, writes Grant Bradley.21 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionShares push on to 2-month highNZ shares rose to a two-month high, paced by Chorus, Kathmandu and Sky Network Television as the prospects of strong economic growth drew retail investors to the equity market.16 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesXero powers on amid global rallyNZ shares rose yesterday, joining a global rally, as demand for so-called growth stocks drove Xero and Wynyard Group to record levels.15 Jan 04:30 PM
CompaniesBurgerFuel shares continue to climbInvestment firm set up by Subway founders to take 10% stake in listed fast-food chain.14 Jan 09:30 PM
CompaniesProspects for Wynyard 'great if it hits targets'Analyst upbeat about the year ahead for Kiwi intelligence software developer.13 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesSolid US jobless claims buoy marketsA better-than-expected weekly US jobless claims report kept investors on edge for tomorrow's government employment report.09 Jan 08:13 PM
BDBDCompanies100 jobs cut at Otago gold mineOceanaGold plans to scale back its operations and is expected to axe more than 100 jobs at the Macraes goldfield in Otago in response to a falling gold price.07 Jan 09:09 PM
BDBDCompaniesShares fall on the last trading day of 2013New Zealand shares fell on the last trading day of 2013 on perceptions that valuations in the local market have become a little stretched pending more evidence of earnings growth. Xero, Summerset Group and Fisher & Paykel Healthcare paced the decline.31 Dec 01:55 AM
CompaniesStockmarket strong but issues aheadMarket-watchers say New Zealand's share market will be underpinned by a strong economy next year, but higher interest rates and the general election pose challenges.29 Dec 04:30 PM
TelecommunicationsHow to beat call centres (be polite)An even temper, good manners and careful record keeping can help defeat call centres that don't co-operate.16 Dec 04:30 PM
CompaniesNew homes tipped to cool Auckland marketExperts say planned construction good for buyers despite use of some prime areas.16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter Lyons: So long as you catch the mouse ...Many unsavoury events that have occurred in New Zealand over the past few decades can be attributed to our faith that free markets, writes Peter Lyons.16 Dec 04:30 PM
CompaniesWhy a top rating fund manager is buying ChorusA local fund manager says he has begun buying shares in embattled telco infrastructure company Chorus because the company is now at its "maximum point of uncertainty."12 Dec 02:06 AM
CompaniesReserve Bank OCR stays at 2.5pcThe Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent. Interest rates are expected to increase early next year.10 Dec 08:40 PM
Banking and financeMarkets expect increase in OCRWhen it releases its monetary policy statement on Thursday the Reserve Bank is expected to turn up the volume on its warning that it is preparing to remove the support of ultra-low interest rates in place since the recession.08 Dec 04:30 PM
CompaniesGovt confirms 2015 ETS use-by dateThe Govt has confirmed that NZ emitters with obligations under the emissions trading scheme will only be able to use internationally traded Kyoto Protocol emissions units to meet their ETS obligations until May 2015.06 Dec 03:05 AM
CompaniesAsian stocks in the red on US tapering fearsAsian stocks were in the red Thursday after strong US economic data renewed fears that the Federal Reserve may start cutting its monetary stimulus this month.05 Dec 04:50 AM
