OpinionPaul LittleTrade always trumps human rightsThe Saudi Arabian visit was a return to the old Key model of jet setting, glad-handing and grandstanding, which we can now see has never worked, writes Paul Little.02 May 05:00 PM
EconomyFonterra move blow to farmersFonterra has fallen into line with market expectations after oversupply and extreme volatility on world dairy markets prompted the co-operative to once again lower its farmgate milk price.30 Apr 05:30 PM
EconomyLesson in iron ore boomNew Zealand should take a leaf out of Australia's book in terms of what not to do in the face of a commodities boom, says Paul Bloxham, HSBC's chief economist for Australia and New Zealand.21 Apr 05:00 PM
EconomyDairy shares dip after global auctionThe price of Fonterra Shareholders' Fund units fell to their lowest point since listing after the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction registered another fall in product prices.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLittle: Target Auckland speculatorsLabour leader Andrew Little says the Reserve Bank should target property speculators to ease the pressures on the Auckland housing market.15 Apr 10:31 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices continue declineInternational dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Apr 05:27 PM
OpinionToby ManhireAn open letter to the New Zealand dollarToby Manhire writes an open letter to the dollar, the plucky little fighter that’s given those Aussies one in the eye.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ place to live, say AussiesAustralians are admitting that New Zealand is now the place to be as its residents cross the Tasman to find a home here.05 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessWorld dairy prices slide 10.8pcDairy product prices declined in the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, led by a slump in prices for butter milk powder and whole milk powder.01 Apr 10:50 PM
PropertyAffordable homes: Best & worst regionsMortgage payments for Auckland's most affordable homes are costing first-time buyers nearly half their take-home pay each week, a new report shows.31 Mar 04:00 PM
EconomySilver Fern boss urges collaborationRationalisation of the New Zealand meat industry could take place through collaboration in processing and freight, rather than through mergers and acquisitions, says Silver Fern Farms chairman Rob Hewett.30 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: RMA looks likely to stay largely intactThe Prime Minister was quick to "rip up" the Government's intended reform of the Resource Management Act after the Northland byelection. Suspiciously quick.30 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Housing call a message to GovernmentBill English says he is not surprised that the Salvation Army has decided against buying state houses from the Government.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand$6m + for seaside padA former NZ Home of the Year which comes with its own private boat ramp, and was once home to a boat builder's yard, is on the market for the first time.22 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ, US escalate WTO action against IndonesiaNZ and the US have escalated a complaint against Indonesia to the World Trade Organisation on import restrictions.19 Mar 12:40 AM
BDBDManufacturingProperty, retail drive economy growthNew Zealand's economy grew 0.8 per cent in the last three months of 2014, led by retail and accommodation, Statistics New Zealand said today.18 Mar 10:50 PM
BDBDEconomyFaint praise for 'meat Fonterra'The industry body that helped fund a major study to reform the red meat sector has damned with faint praise the result, saying it overstates problems in the industry17 Mar 10:45 PM
AgribusinessWinning streak over as dairy prices fallInternational dairy prices fell by 8.8 per cent at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction - the first sale to be held since the 1080 infant formula scare.17 Mar 07:10 PM
AgribusinessCyclone Pam brings relief for farmersCyclone Pam has come with a silver lining for many farmers, bringing much-needed rain to most parts of the North Island.17 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessMeat industry report backs co-op modelA report into New Zealand's meat industry has come out heavily in favour of a single co-operative business model similar to Fonterra's to deal with decades-old issues of overcapacity and too much....16 Mar 08:25 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council not 'fit for purpose'Auckland Council is not yet 'fit for purpose' and in some areas appears out of control, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce in a submission on a new 10-year budget.16 Mar 05:40 AM
ManufacturingGrowth tipped to ease after brisk quarterEconomists expect some easing in the pace of economic growth when the December quarter national accounts are published on Thursday.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandACC in 'excellent' financial health - headThe Accident Compensation Corporation is likely in the strongest financial position in its history, its chair says.11 Mar 11:38 PM
New Zealand1080: Police check history to find linksPolice investigating the 1080 contamination threat have not ruled out a connection to a similar letter drop seven years ago.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFew had access to 1080 used in threatsOnly a few people had authorised access to the 1080 poison most likely used in the baby-milk blackmail letters, says a food safety expert.11 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailPolice contact 1080 opponentsPolice have been contacting known 1080 opponents in a bid to find the person behind a threat to contaminate New Zealand's baby formula stocks.11 Mar 06:10 AM
Retail1080 threat: Retailers ramp up securityThe Warehouse and Foodstuffs are reassuring customers they are doing everything they can to boost security in their stores.11 Mar 01:42 AM
EconomyFormula threat: World reactsNews of New Zealand's infant formula contamination threat has spread across the world. Here is a selection of what the foreign press is saying.10 Mar 08:40 PM
