The commerce commission has proposed to decline a merger of NZME and Fairfax saying the combined entity would substantially lessen competition in a number of markets. Join Tristram Clayton as he finds out more from media commentator Bill Ralston.

What impact would a President Trump have on the global economy and what effect on New Zealand? Tristram Clayton talks to NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann to find out more.

COMMENT: Trump's insular America doesn't bode well for New Zealand businesses hoping to increase trade to the US, Anand Reddy writes.

The New Zealand dollar was little changed and traded in a narrow range ahead of the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Tourism earnings have soared to edge out dairy as New Zealand's top export earner for the first time since 2010.

Cyber-attacks on New Zealand computers and networks have more than doubled over the last five years, data released under the Official Information Act shows.

COMMENT: The Reserve Bank has some explaining to do.

Adjustment to immigration rules could have serious implications for businesses, says BusinessNZ.

Two big banks have upgraded their farmgate milk price forecasts after a modest gain in product prices at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.

International dairy prices improved slightly at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction, gaining by 1.4 per cent since the last sale early this month.

More than 520 new jobs and $111 million of capital investment could be pumped into Tauranga by prospective new businesses.

The New Zealand dollar rose ahead of tonight's GlobalDairyTrade auction amid expectations prices will rise.

Median weekly earnings in Hawke's Bay are surging ahead of other North Island regions.

Bad weather takes its toll on New Zealand milk production at a time when it should be hitting a seasonal peak.

COMMENT: Low interest rates make even big home loans affordable - at least for now.

BIG READ: Artificial intelligence is being touted as the biggest potential advance in our history.

For Labour, it is critical that we have an integrated across government plan to reduce emissions.

WATCH: What's driving the spike in carbon costs? Business Editor at Large Liam Dann talks expert Brian Fallow.

The New Zealand dollar fell to a two-month low as investors see a likely win by Hillary Clinton in the US presidential campaign.

Cruise ships coming to Napier Port are on the up, with 10 more expected this season. Local businesses are expected to reap the benefits with nearly 100,000 passengers expected to visit. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

The kiwi rose to 57.78 British pence at 8:30am in Wellington from 57.56 pence.

New Zealand commodity prices rose for a fifth month in September, driven by dairy.

Watch NZH Focus: The days of Kiwis heading to the UK could be numbered as the British Government announces a crack-down on visas for students and skilled workers.

The decline is the first in five auctions.

Businesses were more optimistic about the state of the economy and their own activity in September.

Greenpeace has erected anti-Ruataniwha dam billboards around Hawke's Bay this week in a bid to "send the message that these elections

COMMENT: Trump has turned international trade into a political minefield with his opposition to agreements like the TPP.

Residents living within industrial earshot of Napier Port may be in for quieter times after the port and its neighbours negotiated

I WROTE a letter to my main bro' John Key about his rock star economy a while ago, and the reality of the regions mostly being about

The New Zealand dollar rose as the nation's relatively robust economy and relatively high interest rates made it a standout as risk appetite abates ahead of today's US presidential debate.