Tradies crackdown's 'outstanding' results
A crackdown on tradies' cash jobs is yielding "outstanding" results, says the tax department.
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TPP fears ill-founded - lawyer
Much of the suspicion around the TPP agreement is fundamentally misconceived says international lawyer Gary Born.
NZ dollar slips to three-week low
The kiwi touched 74.23 US cents, and was trading at 74.43 cents at 8am in Wellington, from 74.99 cents at 5pm yesterday.
Heartland shares rise as Quadrant sells 9pc stake
Shares of Heartland New Zealand rose after coming out of a trading halt as Quadrant Private Equity sells its 9 per cent stake in the bank.
Z Energy operating earnings rise 10pc
Z Energy posted a 10 per cent increase in full-year operating earnings, as fuel and refining margins improved and the service station chain sold more fuel.
Dollar holds at lower levels overnight
The kiwi dropped yesterday after data showed annual wage inflation in the private sector slowed to a 0.3 per cent pace in the three months ended March 31.
Trade agreement 'bad news' for teachers
A teachers' organisation says a leaked document shows New Zealand has joined a group of countries pushing for education to be included in a murky trade deal.
Dairy Auction: Prices fall again
International dairy prices fell for the fourth time in a row at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction.
IRD chasing taxes from 'hidden economy'
Auckland tradies are being targeted by the Inland Revenue Department in a bid to recoup unpaid income tax.
We're next in line for Gulf FTA, Key
New Zealand should be the next cab off the rank in securing a free-trade deal with the Gulf Co-operation Council, with Prime Minister John Key "much more positive" about it.
Dairy sector can tough it out - Groser
New Zealand dairy farmers are looking down the barrel of a low payout this season, and possibly next season, but Trade Minister Tim Groser says the sector can tough it out.
Commodity prices plunge - led by dairy
New Zealand commodity prices had their biggest decline since the height of the global financial crisis in 2008, led by falling dairy product prices.
Fonterra move blow to farmers
Fonterra has fallen into line with market expectations after oversupply and extreme volatility on world dairy markets prompted the co-operative to once again lower its farmgate milk price.
Key meets with Kuwait dignitaries
Prime Minister John Key has met dignitaries and enjoyed a Burger Fuel meal in Kuwait, on the final stop of his Gulf States tour.
Night milking producing melatonin-rich milk
Milking cows under the cover of darkness has helped to produce a milk powder high in the sleep-promoting hormone Melatonin.
Key addresses Saudi human rights
Prime Minister John Key has met with the Saudi Arabian king and raised the issue of human rights.
Cattle alliance beefs up on trade push
Representatives from the Five Nations Beef Alliance are in Maryland this week pushing for beef trade liberalisation through the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal.
US dry could support dairy prices
Drought conditions are biting into California's dairy production, which could end up being supportive for international dairy prices, say analysts.
PM to urge Saudis on trade
John Key will arrive in Saudi Arabia today with the hope of getting high-level commitment from the new King to a free trade agreement with the Gulf states.
TPP critical for our future trade ... it's a pity the idea hasn't been sold to the public
If the "West" doesn't get to shape the chess board on which Asia-Pacific economies play - China will, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Horticultural production tops $7b for first time
Horticultural production has topped $7 billion for the first time, with good growth in nearly all the main industries, including wine, apples, potatoes, and onions.