The New Zealand sharemarket continued to lose ground, sliding more than half a percent today to reach levels last seen more than five months ago. more...

The New Zealand dollar managed to arrest a downward slide against US dollar today, as exporters fought against the kiwi being sold off heavily. more...

The Government's proposed tax reforms will promote economic growth and plug holes in the existing tax system, business groups say, but a major union has criticised them. more...

The New Zealand sharemarket dropped in early trading, with Contact Energy down 5c as it remained stuck in a narrow range after falling from a four-month high in early January. more...

A new survey shows business confidence easing in the past month, but remaining firmly positive. more...

The New Zealand dollar opened locally a little softer ahead of Prime Minister John Key's opening statement to Parliament later today, in which he is set to partially unveil the Government's tax reform package. more...

New Zealand agriculture should benefit from continuing global economic recovery this year, with higher food commodity prices and household consumption against a backdrop of restricted world supply, says Rabobank. more...

A rebound in home building consents is expected to continue in coming years, but in a new report industry analyst BIS Shrapnel says the cycle will peak at a lower level of activity compared to the last peak in 2004. more...