NZ dollar hits 2-week high versus greenback
Kiwi currency joins rally across Asian equity markets.
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A2 Milk leads sharemarket higher
The S&P/NZX50 Index rose 62.07 points, or 0.7 per cent, to 8,452.08.
NZ faces 'fallout' if trade war starts
New Zealand has formally sought an exemption from US tariffs.
NZ hunting for exemption from Trump tariffs
NZ such a small producer that it represents no threat to US manufacturers.
Global hotel developers eye New Zealand
Short-term visitor arrivals reached 3.7 million in the January year.
Sky CEO not losing sleep over Aussie newcomer
Sky TV CEO John Fellet says he is used to competition and isn't losing sleep
Millennials driving demand for wool
Head of Italian textile mill Successori Reda has been in NZ to look at high-quality wool.
Is this the end of the traditional department store?
Department stores need to evolve to combat the rise of online shopping.
Briscoe Group posts eighth record result in a row but analyst says growth is slowing
Retailer Briscoe Group has smashed another full-year results record.
Still use an old phone? It might stop working this week
Will your phone be affected by the change?
Harvesting South Island vegetables to order
Aimee Burton talks about how an ultimatum got her started on her business journey.
Work begins on James Bond-style Herne Bay helipad
Exclusive suburb's residents association unhappy about neighbourhood's new addition.
Comment: Housing inequality threatens fabric of society
The inequality will continue through the generations.
Post-election uncertainty tipped to weigh on economy
2017 was a good year for economic growth.
Watch: Amazon's drone delivery system
Companies want to develop air traffic control network for low-level altitudes.
Comment: Is Trump's 'madman' strategy genius?
Of course, the problem with any high-risk strategy is that it can backfire spectacularly.
Race heats up for US$2 trillion float of oil giant Aramco
Oil company is bigger in production terms than Shell, BP and ExxonMobil combined.
Snakes on a plane - the pitfalls of shipping pets by air
At least 4 million pets are transported by air each year.
EU, Japan pleas for tariff exemptions fall on deaf ears
If 28-nation EU cannot secure an exemption, it has threatened to retaliate.
Obamas in talks with Netflix to create shows
Reagan owned silver screen. Trump dominated reality TV. Can Obama rule streaming?
Sky TV rival good news for consumers
A pay-TV operator is eyeing a move into NZ, offering the possibility of cheaper viewing.
How you can be a homeowner on $30k a year
COMMENT: Save hard and persevere when seeking a loan.
Lucky Country set for Trump tariff exemption
Trump took to Twitter to confirm he and Turnbull were working on a tariff exemption.
Peter Thiel's $1.2 billion victory
Peter Thiel's Palantir has won a massive contract with the US Army.
Restaurant allows you to pay for meal by washing up
The diner offers meals in exchange for 50 minutes' work.
Report claims Apple may kill off the 'notch'
Apple may be preparing to get rid of the 'notch' in 2019.
Amazon could disrupt online travel industry next
A top Wall St firm said the travel sector could be a profitable business for Amazon.
Uni student's $1.6 million idea
At just 26, this university student has already raked in $1.6 million.
KFC reverts to original distributor after chicken crisis
KFC was forced to close hundreds of its UK restaurants after a new supply deal went wrong.
Is this the best office in New Zealand?
Rainbow's End boss Karen Crabb holds meetings on log flume.
Gaynor: New Xero boss has other fish to fry
COMMENT: Shareholders Association wants Vamos to resign from the Fletcher Building board.
Friends help Gattung in time of need
Cecelia Robinson is supporting My Food Bag colleague Theresa Gattung after a health scare
Parker in a conundrum over foreign investors
COMMENT: Unintended consequences have seen companies trek to Wellington.