Official Cash RateOCR hike not till December, say bank economists Global turmoil in global markets means the next OCR hike is now likely to be December, not September, say a growing number of bank ecnomists.10 Aug 02:30 AM
TechnologyCouncil sued for unmasking Twitter userThe first Briton to have his Twitter identity forcibly revealed by a court is seeking to sue the council that blew his anonymity and force a judicial review of the case.09 Aug 06:30 PM
BDBDEconomyWall St plunges - Dow down 5.5pcWall St has followed European markets sharply down overnight, with the Dow Jones falling 5.5 per cent, the Standard & Poor's 500 index down 6.6 per cent and the Nasdaq down 6.9 per cent. 08 Aug 08:22 PM
EconomyWhat will the dollar do?Experts say the NZ stock exchange will not be taking a hammering when it opens tomorrow morning despite shockwaves from the US.06 Aug 05:30 PM
Small BusinessCrisis to rival 2008 credit crunch if US debt talks failHigher interest rates and an economic shock could be in store for Kiwis if US debt crisis talks fail.29 Jul 05:30 PM
EconomyDebt showdown: Obama's dire warningBarack Obama has warned of "incalculable damage", in a rare prime time speech, if the US debt...26 Jul 12:38 AM
BDBDEconomyUS debt standoff keeps investors on sidelines of world marketsA Mexican standoff in the US debt talks, with a potential credit ratings downgrade and a government default at stake, kept investors on the sidelines overnight.25 Jul 07:30 PM
WorldDebt stakes rising as deadline loomsThe stakes are still rising in the game of financial chicken that now threatens the immediate future of the global economy.25 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTiny NZ a big part of US trade growth plansA proposed Trans Pacific Partnership is the top trade priority for Barack Obama and John Key.22 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrans-Pacific trade deal top of agenda at White HouseCloser NZ-US ties move up a notch with leaders' meeting and symbolic visit of Marines next year.22 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDEnergyWorld markets rise as momentum grows in debt talksWorld markets were up overnight, as positive debt reports came out of the United States and Europe. 21 Jul 08:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesDebt concern offsets Apple's overnight Wall St climbApple's solid profits failed to take away investors' concern about the political wrangling in the US.20 Jul 07:45 PM
