The Trump bump? US economy grew by 3.5 per cent over last year
The US economy posted its best back-to-back quarters in four years
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The financial sector still regards itself as 'too big to be allowed to fail'
Shares fall again as 'Red October' keeps bleeding
Another sharp drop for local shares takes "Red October" losses close to 10 per cent.
NZ fails to secure US steel and aluminium tariff exemption
Minister not optimistic about NZ's chances of securing an exemption in the future either.
a2 Milk board wants $415k increase to fee pool
Shareholders Association to give fee hike careful scrutiny.
Import firm opens the door to Aussies
Container Door is gearing up to disrupt Australia's retail sector.
Controversial CPTPP trade deal passes third reading
The controversial CPTPP trade deal has passed its third reading in Parliament.
Steel & Tube board under pressure
Nothing short of perfect execution of strategy will suffice.
Steel & Tube fined $1.9m over mesh claims
Steel & Tube slapped with biggest ever fine under Fair Trading Act.
Trump's trade war to kill $1 yoga pants
Thousands of dirt-cheap listings from China-based companies will likely disappear.
National put up Chinese millionaire for QB honour list
National Party said to be behind Queen's honour for Chinese businessman.
Comment | Decade of high debt and loose money comes home to roost
Clouds currently darken the economic horizon.
Jane Kelsey: Nafta II is a game changer we need to confront
COMMENT: We need to think smarter and recognise that Nafta-II is a massive game changer.
Big read: The biggest opportunity for NZ business isn't where you expect
New Zealand needs to take inspiration from Sinbad, the sailor.
Teachers, cafe managers may get immigration fast-track
Immigration NZ wants to add 14 jobs to essential skills list.
NZ sharemarket tumbles in one of its worst days ever
Nearly every single stock on the benchmark S&P/NZX50 index was in the red.
Mobile traders who ignore 'do-not-knock' house stickers risk big fines
Legal whip will hurt door-to-door traders who ignore instructions to leave.
Foreign water bottlers 'actively' sought by Government
Government officials helped broker a deal with Chinese buyers in the Bay of Plenty.
The view of Mt Eden costing Auckland $1.4b
PwC says Auckland's policy around protecting views of volcanic cones "could be optimised".
Comment: Petrol prices to finish 2018 closer to $3 and it's a big risk for Govt
COMMENT: Risk to economic growth as crude oil prices spike and the dollar falls.
Mood of the Boardroom: 150 CEOs deliver their verdict on the Government
Mood of the Boardroom survey confirms Coalition confidence wobbles and some wins.
'Revamped Nafta no great worry for NZ'
There was one big surprise in the Nafta 2.0 says Stephen Jacobi, and it involves China.
NZ firms most pessimistic in nine years - research
Business sentiment has plunged to its lowest level in nine years.
Canada joining US and Mexico in trade deal
The move preserves the format of the original NAFTA deal.
NZ officials keeping an eye on China trade regulations
Trade officials are keeping a close on changes to China's e-commerce regulations.
Comment: Jacinda Ardern speaks with silence to Trump
PM Jacinda Ardern is developing her own style - and her own gang - on international stage.
Winery in receivership as Las Vegas lawsuit hits business
Mahana Winery was on the market but has asked its bank to appoint a receiver
Watch: PM pushes UN on gender equality - 'Me Too must become We Too'
PM speaks at UN, expected to give response to Trump, talk climate change.
Barry Soper: There are times you have to bite your tongue
COMMENT: What parts of Donald Trump's speech did you agree with?
Trade time: Ardern, Trudeau's united front against US
The leaders met on trade in the US which is under fire for moves such as tariff increases.
Good news for Govt as business confidence lifts
The business confidence blues have subsided in the latest survey.
Shipley and co-directors accused of ignoring Mainzeal risk for almost 10 years
Witness says there were warning signs as early as 2004, when Shipley became a director.
Comment: Will cannabis really be a pot of gold?
COMMENT: Like alcohol and tobacco, cannabis looks poised to become a huge global market.