ConstructionLabour calls for building competitionLabour's housing spokesman Phil Twyford has raised concerns about anti-competitive building industry practices after the world's second biggest wallboard maker said it was reviewing its structure in New Zealand.11 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Trade on the agenda but war on the mindThis year's Apec has been as much a security summit for Prime Minister John Key as a trade and economic summit.11 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessOpen Country says expect reduced dairy payoutPrivate dairy ingredient manufacturer Open Country Dairy has told its suppliers to expect a reduced payout in a range of $4.70 to $4.90 per kg of milksolids for 2014/5.11 Nov 01:08 AM
New ZealandThey come in peace (shoot to kill?)Apec shirts mocked for their similarity to <i>Star Trek</i> uniforms, but there's no shirtfronting as Tony Abbott and Vladimir Putin pose for a portrait.10 Nov 09:38 PM
OpinionEditorial: NZ well placed to ensure qualityThe diversity of the countries within the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation bloc has meant it has stayed on the backburner. Until now, that is.10 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFighting fund to finance TPP battleNew Zealand businesses are planning a "fighting fund" for a pro-TPP campaign once a deal is finished and in the public arena, Prime Minister John Key was told.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTPP discussion a 'solid meeting' - KeyPresident Barack Obama emerged from a meeting of leaders involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, including Prime Minister John Key, adamant the deal would be done.10 Nov 10:08 AM
Banking and financeChanges to LVR policy signalledLoan to value ratios on bank mortgage lending could be in for a change this week when the Reserve Bank releases its financial stability report.09 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandKey, Obama to press Japan on trade accordPrime Minister John Key will join United States President Barack Obama at a meeting in Beijing tonight to put heat on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands protest TPPAThousands of New Zealanders rallied in the streets against a contentious trade agreement.08 Nov 10:56 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ-India free trade talks back onStalled free trade negotiations with India have taken a positive step forward with a commitment to schedule the next round of talks.06 Nov 07:24 PM
BDBDBusinessKirk seeks to raise up to $44m in tech floatDavid Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million ($44.5 million) in an initial public offer on the ASX of Bailador Technology Investments, an Australian and New Zealand tech fund.06 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar dips below key 77 US cent markThe NZ dollar fell below a key support level of 77 US cents, driven by optimism about the outlook for the world's largest economy.05 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Groser will walk a tightrope in BeijingHeightened tensions between the world's two superpowers will test the diplomatic skills of Trade Minister Tim Groser who arrives in Beijing before John Key for the formal Apec leaders meeting.04 Nov 08:30 PM
AgribusinessDairy auction gives hope to farmersInternational dairy prices showed signs of stabilising at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.04 Nov 04:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices fall for eighth consecutive monthNew Zealand commodity prices fell for the eighth consecutive month in October, to the lowest level since March last year.04 Nov 01:04 AM
Banking and financeNZ dollar dives 2pc in morning tradingA resurgent US dollar and more bearish talk from the Reserve Bank combined to drive the kiwi dollar 2pc lower in active trading this morning.29 Oct 09:42 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: TPP deal keeps disappearing down rabbit holeEverything hinges on a deal on agriculture and automobiles between the US and Japan, writes Jane Kelsey. Despite intense negotiations for more than a year, they remain poles apart.29 Oct 04:00 PM
