EconomyWill Auckland property ever be affordable?Auckland housing affordability has fallen 10.2pc in the quarter - and 25 per cent over the previous 12 months.02 Jul 01:52 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar touches fresh lows as weak economy stokes rates cut calls30 Jun 08:55 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up, Euro markets down as Greek deadline loomsWorld stockmarkets have moved only slightly overnight, as the news from Greece changes minute by minute.30 Jun 08:17 PM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares fall overnight on Greek fearsWorld shares have slumped on concern Greece is headed for default and exit from the euro zone.29 Jun 07:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZD falls to fresh lowThe kiwi dollar has fallen gain, as the Greece debt crisis pushes investors into 'safe havens".28 Jun 08:50 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateDollar still too high, says Reserve BankTraders in the local currency are sensitive to suggestions that the Reserve Bank may intervene in the market to lower its value.26 Jun 01:20 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall St down as Greece deal gets shakyWall St moved lower overnight with European equities as the posturing between Greece and its international creditors continued.24 Jun 08:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises from 5-year lowThe New Zealand dollar rose from a five-year low as investors weighed up the outlook for the US economy and interest rate increases.24 Jun 05:43 AM
BDBDCompaniesWorld shares consolidate overnightGlobal shares traded in a narrow range overnight as investors assessed data pointing to a brighter outlook and awaited Greek bailout news.23 Jun 08:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar hits fresh five-year lowThe New Zealand dollar hit a fresh five-year low as traders firm up expectations for more interest rate cuts.22 Jun 09:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St up as Greece, US deals bolster moodWall Street rose overnight, pushing the Nasdaq to a record, amid optimism Greece and its international lenders are finally nearing a deal.22 Jun 07:40 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar edges up as investors shed greenback on interest rate uncertainty18 Jun 08:51 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar jumps above 70 US centsThe dollar jumped briefly above 70 US cents after the US Fed Reserve pulled back its projections for future interest rate rises.17 Jun 09:01 PM
OpinionWhy Janet Yellen sounds more like a hawkYellen has long been categorised as what Fed watchers call a "dove," someone who favours looser monetary policy.17 Jun 07:10 PM
EconomyUS citizens will still double China's income by 2061The United States will still have more than double China's per capita income by 2061 even as Chinese income levels grow.17 Jun 04:14 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar little changed after dip in dairy pricesThe dollar was little changed, holding below 70 US cents, after a relatively small decline in dairy prices.16 Jun 08:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slips against euro overnightThe NZ dollar has slipped against the euro as breakdown in Greek debt negotiations stoke fears it will leave the Euro.15 Jun 09:05 PM
BDBDCompaniesGreek dance worries world share marketsWall St moved lower overnight amid concern about the hardening of stances in talks between Greece and its international creditors as this month's deadline looms large.15 Jun 08:10 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls below 70 US centsThe NZ dollar touched 69.41 US cents ahead of the New York close, the lowest level since July 2010.14 Jun 08:51 PM
Banking and financeNZD tipped to hit US60c this yearThe New Zealand dollar could fall as low as US60c against the greenback this year following today's official cash rate cut, a market strategist says.11 Jun 06:00 AM
EconomyFalling dollar could hit NZ cruisingA cruise industry leader says the falling Kiwi dollar against the United States currency could be an impediment to growth in cruising by New Zealanders.11 Jun 01:25 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateHSBC drops mortgage rate to 4.95pcBanks have slashed mortgage rates this morning in reaction to the Reserve Bank cutting the Official Cash Rate to 3.25 per cent.11 Jun 12:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar edges ahead of RBNZ OCR decisionThe NZ dollar edged up ahead of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy statement tomorrow.09 Jun 08:46 PM
