Most agree that the kiwi is overvalued and some say the solution is for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates. But two differing perspectives argue it's not that simple. Add your comment to the debate.

World dairy prices dipped in last nights online global dairy products auction.

NZ commodity prices rose for a second month in September, in the strongest monthly gain in a year and a half.

Wasteful and cruel shark-finning is prohibited in many countries, but NZ allows it - with provisions, writes Alexander Gillespie.

For everything you know about India, the exact opposite is also true, says Indian economist Reuben Abraham.

Making it in China: Blunt umbrellas.

Fears that chats with politicians while out shopping or at sport could breach code.

Fonterra said its net profit fell by 19 per cent to $624 million in the 2011-12 year to July 31.

National knows it ought to be reining in government spending but frets over the political fallout, writes Bruce Wills.