Banking and financeTraders pay price for Swiss franc moveGlobal fallout from the shock decision by Switzerland's move to remove the cap on the franc has widened with more traders and hedge funds closing or facing escalating losses.18 Jan 04:00 PM
EnergyOil gains as drilling slows in USOil advanced after the International Energy Agency lowered forecasts for supplies from outside Opec and an industry report showed US companies had reduced drilling activity.18 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessConfidence draining in key dairy regionsFalling milk powder prices have hit consumers' economic confidence in the key dairy regions of Southland and the Waikato, says Westpac.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully praises peaceful elections in Sri LankaThe Minister of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the peaceful elections in Sri Lanka and congratulated the country's new president after a shock election result.11 Jan 02:01 AM
BDBDCompaniesNZX trades down last month in volume and valueThe volume and value of cash trading on New Zealand's stock exchange fell last month from a year earlier.08 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar up to 21 month high vs EuroThe Kiwi dollar rose to a 21-month high against the euro after data showed the Eurozone slipped into deflation.07 Jan 08:20 PM
AgribusinessPrices rise at latest dairy auctionDairy farmers were offered a respite from what has so far been a dismal season for prices after the GlobalDairyTrade index gained 3.6 per cent at the first auction for 2015.07 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNew Zealand dollar's new highThe NZ dollar has hit a fresh post-float high against the Aussie dollar - touching 96.22 Australian cents. Why is it doing so well?06 Jan 09:50 PM
AgribusinessPrices up in first dairy auction of 2015The international dairy trade has started 2015 on a positive note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, up 3.6 per cent on last month's auction.06 Jan 05:20 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZD hits record high against AussieThe New Zealand dollar rose to its highest against the Australian dollar since the Aussie was floated in 1983.30 Dec 08:07 PM
New ZealandThe 'must-see' night marketsTurning carparks into eateries where diners sit on plastic stools and share their table with random strangers may not sound like a recipe for success.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Companies'Humdinger' rally but analysts waryUnited States markets head into the last week of the year with a "Santa Claus rally" having lifted them to record highs, picking up momentum from outstanding GDP numbers in the world's biggest economy.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPortable cots put kids at riskA survey of portable cots for sale in New Zealand has uncovered potentially fatal safety defects - including folding mechanisms that could trap a child's neck.27 Dec 04:00 PM
CurrencyMeat export rise shrinks trade deficitNew Zealand posted its smallest November trade deficit in four years, beating economist forecasts, as falling dairy prices were offset by a rise in meat exports.23 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessS Korea 'huge deal' for ecostoreNew Zealand cleaning products company ecostore has signed a deal that will see the company export to South Korea from next year.21 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Your trash can be treasure on auction siteThe attack of the new clutter - otherwise known as Christmas - is on its way....19 Dec 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices improve at latest auctionDairy prices mostly improved at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining 2.4 per cent.16 Dec 06:15 PM
