EU ministers struggled overnight to work out a new rescue mechanism for troubled governments in an attempt to keep markets from targeting weaker eurozone members before Asian markets open this morning.

The kiwi dollar has surged in value after a stunningly low unemployment stat and a speech by Alan Bollard.

John Key's decision to attend the funerals of three Air Force servicemen has been criticised as "short-sighted and irresponsible".

It can be a bit daunting for a business to enter the social media environment but it's something that must be committed to, writes Scott Unsworth.