CompaniesTwo cases on watchdog's listNew Zealand's financial regulator is probing two possible cases of insider trading and market manipulation, after receiving 15 complaints about such behaviour in the past year.25 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessReserve Bank talking tough on exchange rateThe New Zealand dollar could fall significantly over the next six to nine months and the Reserve Bank would welcome that, says Governor Graeme Wheeler.25 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeExchange rate 'unsustainable' - WheelerReserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler says the NZ dollar is susceptible to a "significant downward adjustment," in a statement issued today.25 Sep 02:50 AM
AgribusinessTrade deficit shrinks to $472mLast month's trade deficit was an unexpectedly small $472 million as imports exceeded exports by 13 per cent.24 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade deficit narrows as imports fallNew Zealand posted a narrower trade deficit in August as exports of live animals and dairy products rise and imports from major trading partners declined.23 Sep 11:22 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar falls to year-low on lower dairy payoutThe dollar declined on concern about slowing growth in China and after Fonterra cut its forecast payout to farmers.23 Sep 08:52 PM
BusinessFonterra deal boosts BeingmateShares in Chinese baby-milk maker Beingmate Baby & Child have rallied sharply since Fonterra entered an alliance with the firm, which includes the Kiwi dairy giant buying a 20 per cent stake in its new partner.23 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains after election resultThe NZ dollar gained after the incumbent National Party's election victory, instilling confidence in the administration's ability to continue pursuing its policy programme.22 Sep 06:47 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar rises after National election winThe dollar advanced after the incumbent National Party won an outright election victory at the weekend, reassuring investors that current economic policies would continue.21 Sep 08:35 PM
EnergyDeeper Saudi supply cuts needed to sustain high oil pricesSaudi Arabia will need to keep cutting oil output to sustain prices above $100 a barrel as global oil demand weakens, analysts say.21 Sep 08:00 PM
EconomyEconomy grows on service sector surgeThe NZ economy grew just ahead of expectations in the second three months of the year, with the fastest growth in the services sector for seven-and-a-half years.17 Sep 11:05 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar plunges to 7-month lowThe Kiwi dollar dropped to a seven-month low after the US Fed raised its expectation for the level of interest rates by the end of next year.17 Sep 08:56 PM
AgribusinessBig drop in exports hits trade balanceThe gap between what New Zealand earns from the rest of the world through trade and investment and what it pays widened in the June quarter as falling dairy exports started to weigh on the trade balance.17 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessBalance of payments deficit hits cyclical low pointNZ's current account deficit rose by $1.4b in the past three months reflecting falling dairy prices and a large revision to investment flows into the country.16 Sep 11:23 PM
AgribusinessEx-Fonterra boss to chair Orion HealthFormer Fonterra boss Andrew Ferrier has been appointed chairman of New Zealand software developer Orion Health16 Sep 02:02 AM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar holds below 82 US centsThe dollar held below 82 US cents overnight after the Reserve Bank yesterday reiterated that is too high and signalled interest rates would remain on hold.11 Sep 08:44 PM
BDBDBanking and financeInterest rates left unchangedInterest rates have been held at 3.5pc as Graeme Wheeler signals he won't be as aggressive with future hikes.10 Sep 09:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar holds near seven-month low ahead of Reserve Bank decision10 Sep 08:29 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar slips as greenback gains on US interest rates expectationsThe NZ dollar declined as investors gain confidence about a recovery in the US economy, increasing demand for the US dollar.09 Sep 09:20 PM
