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
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
OpinionPeter Bills: Answer to Obama's election prayerThe president they've got is no great shakes, but Americans could find it hard to vote for the alternatives.08 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
OpinionInside Money: LED lights on a debt ceilingA full-immersion experience in the world of fixed income ...06 Jul 09:30 PM
WorldObama's dead! Fox's Twitter hackedHackers broke into Fox's Twitter account, posting updates saying President Barack Obama had been assassinated.04 Jul 10:12 PM
