CompaniesMarket Watch: Why do investors buy bonds with negative returns?As interest rates and bonds head for negative territory, what keeps investors interested?06 Sep 08:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettBeehive Diaries: PM skips KiwiBuild, Bridges plays cricketClaire Trevett dissects the week in which Shane Jones turned 60 and KiwiBuild shrunk.06 Sep 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentRobertson holds nerve on spending as growth slowsIs it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.05 Sep 06:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyAudrey Young: 'A live wire' - Meet NZ's top trade officialNew Zealand's trade officials are facing tumultuous times, says minister David Parker.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Small BusinessOn the Map podcast: End of the golden weather for trade?Josie Pagani asks talks if trade wars are coming in part one of our new podcast.02 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldPresident Trump disses China over tradeThe president told reporters China tariffs are "on".31 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingHow the trade war is hurting NZ - threat vs realityAs the trade war heats up markets are rattled, but how hard is it really hitting NZ?30 Aug 10:55 PM
WorldPhoto that proves the White House wrongThe White House said Trump had a scheduling conflict. He didn't.27 Aug 06:58 AM
WorldTrump has no idea why he's losing the trade warCOMMENT: The clearest proof yet that Trump is in fact the world's worst negotiator.27 Aug 05:25 AM
WorldIran's foreign minister makes surprise trip to G-7, catching Trump off-guardPresident Trump said only "no comment" when asked about the unexpected guest.25 Aug 05:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Is this the stupidest thing Trump's ever said?COMMENT: Never mind Greenland, it doesn't get dumber than Trump's 2018 take on trade wars.25 Aug 04:31 AM
WorldPresident Donald Trump's list of grievances for G7Trump has been laying the groundwork for what could become a combative G7.24 Aug 07:21 PM
Companies'Senseless disputes': Trump's trade wars 'damaging global economy'G7 could be 'last moment to restore our political community', the EU President warned.24 Aug 06:42 PM
BusinessTrump 'hereby' orders US business out of China. Can he do that?Some see command as more than "cheap talk," saying he has real levers to compel compliance24 Aug 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$1 billion puzzle: Why A2's record result still not enoughAlternative milk company A2 Milk continues to invest in growth.22 Aug 06:12 AM
EmploymentWestpac's warning: Economy will get worse before it gets betterGDP growth has slowed and while lower rates will provide a boost, it maybe short lived.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Trade wars' flow-on effects start to showAround one third of government bonds are now offered with negative interest rates.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMike Taylor: Interest rates – a race to the bottomWe all know that greed is the undoing of most, if not all investors.20 Aug 06:23 AM
BusinessClues for the future of Brexit may be found in New ZealandThe only relevant historical case named by the Bank of England governor is 1973 NZ.18 Aug 08:13 PM
WorldU.S. seeks seizure of Iranian oil tanker in new escalationWashington is seeking to take control of an Iranian oil tanker.17 Aug 09:41 PM
CompaniesA recession will come, but how bad will it be?Despite this week's warning signs, we have little idea when.17 Aug 01:44 AM
New ZealandBoris Johnson super keen for FTA deal: ArdernJacinda Ardern shared a phone call with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson last night12 Aug 08:56 PM
Small BusinessFormer Wagamama staff say they're owed thousandsStaff say they're struggling to get what they're owed.11 Aug 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: NZ risks being caught in trade war crossfireCOMMENT: China and the US may force us to choose between them.09 Aug 09:11 PM
EconomyChina 'manipulating' world into new GFCTrump's trade war with China just took a nasty turn.06 Aug 10:03 AM
CurrencyUncertainty rules as US, China slug it out in trade and currency warThe New Zealand sharemarket finished 1.66 per cent down.06 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandNZ still near front of UK's trade queue: MinisterDavid Parker received the same commitment from Liz Truss and he got from Liam Fox.31 Jul 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Markets on edge as China and US face-off on tradeCOMMENT: Can officials broker peace in the trade war that's slowing global growth?27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat a hard Brexit could mean for NZ's trade with UKThe rise of Boris Johnson has added more uncertainty to the mix for trade with Britain.25 Jul 06:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: What BoJo's new job means for NZUntil the UK-EU trade relationship is sorted out, nothing else will get a look in.24 Jul 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFran O'Sullivan: Ardern's line in the sand on FTA with USArdern discloses bottom lines after Winston Peters' bold pitch for a bilateral deal.21 Jul 05:00 PM
EconomyWinston's big pitch in Washington DCWinston Peters visited the White House West Wing where Mike Pence has an office.17 Jul 03:59 AM
BusinessChina's economy slows to 27-year low amid trade war with USBeijing and Washington remain locked in a trade war that has no end in sight.15 Jul 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesBrian Fallow: Living in fear of FarmageddonInterest rates are only one of the risks farmers face.12 Jul 05:55 AM