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 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
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
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
WorldMy son, the 'American Taleban', is innocentJohn Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.15 Jul 11:52 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relationsAs John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.15 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: It's time for more gravitas from KeyWe need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.15 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Debt-reduction plans only delay inevitableInvestors need to be wary of risks posed by overseas economies.15 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: I'll take boring over US loony extremesBiggest economy wouldn't default over politics, would it?08 Jul 05:30 PM
