WorldThree dead in Greek riotsRiots over harsh new austerity measures left three bank workers dead and engulfed the streets of Athens overnight.05 May 07:14 PM
WorldAthens braces for strikes, riotingA general strike in Greece over the next 24 hours is expected to paralyse the country.05 May 12:24 AM
New ZealandTolley promises 'hard' fight for school fundingAnne Tolley has told secondary schools the Government is serious about education, but the next few years will not see a great deal of new money.04 May 02:08 AM
EconomyFarmers' economic confidence improvesFarmers' economic confidence improved in the first months of 2010, boosted by sheep and beef prices.28 Apr 03:30 AM
EconomyFonterra hikes milk price payout - $500m extra for farmersFonterra has announced it is increasing its forecast milk price payout by 40 cents, to $6.10 per kg.27 Apr 03:15 AM
Small BusinessShoppers face GST price-rise rortConsumers face price increases beyond the likely 2.5 per cent rise in GST later this year, small businesses say.22 Apr 04:00 PM
Small BusinessSmall and medium firms not feeling recoverySmall and medium businesses (SMEs) have lost some of their confidence in an economic recovery.12 Apr 11:51 PM
EconomyOne plus one - does it add up to higher prices?In 2001, Consumers Institute head David Russell warned food prices were likely to rise once the supermarket industry shrank from three big players to two.11 Apr 03:45 PM
OpinionTime for action on pig welfareThe Govt should think carefully when drawing up its new rules for the treatment of pigs, writes Catriona MacLennan.29 Mar 06:35 AM
EconomyChinese would bring innovation to NZ dairy industry - lawyerThe Chinese-owned company wanting to buy the balance of the Crafar farms would be the first vertically integrated dairy business in NZ.25 Mar 04:20 AM
Economy<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Should May Wang be allowed to buy NZ's dairy farms?Kiwis concerned about NZ farms being sold to foreign investors have no one to blame but themselves, writes Bernard Hickey.25 Mar 12:35 AM
EconomyFed Farmers welcomes Fonterra resultFonterra says revenues fell $300 million in the past half year, but that world dairy prices continue to recover.24 Mar 03:00 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of PacificIf Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNo open cast mining on conservation land - PMThere will be no open cast mining on Great Barrier Island or Coromandel, John Key assured Parliament today, while under attack over the Govt's mining plan.23 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier locals at odds over mining planSome Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.23 Mar 04:22 AM
