BDBDBanking and financeDollar sinks further on air crash, Gaza offensive newsThe Kiwi dollar extended its slide as the crash of a Malaysian jet in rebel-held Ukraine and a ground offensive in Gaza sapped risk appetite worldwide.17 Jul 09:02 PM
EconomyFonterra hails end of EU quotasBig changes lie ahead for the international dairy trade when the European Union (EU) dismantles its 30-year-old quota system next year.17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Dairy boom over? Don't count on itAgriculture reporter Jamie Gray looks at reasons why it’s not yet doom and gloom for the dairy sector following this morning's drop in global dairy prices.16 Jul 01:30 AM
AgribusinessFonterra forecast under threat as dairy prices plungeThe pressure is on Fonterra’s $7.00 a kg farmgate milk price forecast for this year after another sharp fall in international dairy prices overnight.15 Jul 10:48 PM
Banking and financeChinese bank sets up shop in NZCompetition among banks to attract companies trading in the fast-growing market between New Zealand and China is ramping up15 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessSonar firm reels in Japanese investor to boost R&DFuruno Electric Co, best known for its fish finder systems, has purchased a 10 per cent stake in Electronic Navigation, owned by the Hodson family.15 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeWorld-beating dollar seen topping out near recordNew Zealand's dollar is the most overstretched in three years, trading patterns suggest, putting in jeopardy its chances of surpassing a record high.13 Jul 09:02 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises to 13-month high against EuroThe New Zealand dollar touched a 13-month high against the euro overnight.10 Jul 09:15 PM
OpinionEditorial: Trade deal costlyJapan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, must have noticed a striking difference between New Zealand and Australia when he visited the countries on consecutive days this week.10 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeDollar poised to pass record highThe New Zealand dollar is within striking distance of its post-float high against the US dollar and may surpass it, says an analyst.09 Jul 01:30 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Japan playing hardball on trade dealShinzo Abe didn't quite throw his weight around when he met John Key at Government House in Auckland this week.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbe chews over issues but no word on tariffsIt may have been a little early for wine, but Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, was on a tight schedule in Auckland so lunch at Villa Maria winery started about 11.45am.07 Jul 05:00 PM
EmploymentTrade Me jobs up across NZThe country is enjoying high job growth, which is encouraging people to stay here rather than pack up for Australia, Trade Me says.07 Jul 02:45 AM
AgribusinessFonterra milk collection up 10pcFonterra said milk collection across New Zealand for the month of June reached 9 million kg of milksolids, 10.1 per cent higher than the same month last year.07 Jul 02:29 AM