Economy
QV says national house prices up 6.5% in past year; Auckland up 11%, but rate of growth might be slowing now
9th Apr 13, 12:16pm
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QV says national house prices up 6.5% in past year; Auckland up 11%, but rate of growth might be slowing now
NZIER's quarterly survey of business opinion shows most broad-based economic recovery since recession began in 2008
9th Apr 13, 10:12am
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NZIER's quarterly survey of business opinion shows most broad-based economic recovery since recession began in 2008
Latest figures show agricultural lending hits a new high, while household borrowing continues to steadily climb again
8th Apr 13, 3:10pm
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Latest figures show agricultural lending hits a new high, while household borrowing continues to steadily climb again
New Zealand house prices are overvalued - but they will keep rising, according to the BNZ
8th Apr 13, 11:06am
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New Zealand house prices are overvalued - but they will keep rising, according to the BNZ
Mighty River Power offers shares at NZ$2.35-NZ$2.80/share; retail investors to receive 1 loyalty share for every 25 held for 2 yrs
5th Apr 13, 12:34pm
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Mighty River Power offers shares at NZ$2.35-NZ$2.80/share; retail investors to receive 1 loyalty share for every 25 held for 2 yrs
Government's 8-month operating deficit before gains and losses comes in at a lower than forecast deficit of NZ$3 bln thanks to a higher tax take
5th Apr 13, 10:34am
Government's 8-month operating deficit before gains and losses comes in at a lower than forecast deficit of NZ$3 bln thanks to a higher tax take
Barfoot & Thompson says a surge in million dollar house sales has pushed Auckland average price in March to record NZ$646,000
4th Apr 13, 12:38pm
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Barfoot & Thompson says a surge in million dollar house sales has pushed Auckland average price in March to record NZ$646,000
Westpac economists ramp up their forecasts of Fonterra's farmgate milk price and payout for the current season in response to rapidly increasing global dairy prices
3rd Apr 13, 11:04am
Westpac economists ramp up their forecasts of Fonterra's farmgate milk price and payout for the current season in response to rapidly increasing global dairy prices
Opinion: Govt apparently leaves it up to SOE Meridian to stitch up a deal with Rio Tinto and keep the asset sales programme on track. No pressure then
2nd Apr 13, 2:31pm
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Opinion: Govt apparently leaves it up to SOE Meridian to stitch up a deal with Rio Tinto and keep the asset sales programme on track. No pressure then
Negotiation on Tiwai Point aluminium power contract now back in Meridian Energy's hands after Govt's taxpayer subsidy rejected by Rio Tinto
2nd Apr 13, 10:18am
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Negotiation on Tiwai Point aluminium power contract now back in Meridian Energy's hands after Govt's taxpayer subsidy rejected by Rio Tinto
Govt strives to broker a deal to save aluminium smelter and guarantee that 15% of NZ's power remains utilised
28th Mar 13, 12:06pm
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Govt strives to broker a deal to save aluminium smelter and guarantee that 15% of NZ's power remains utilised
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says numbers of offshore-based home buyers will increase; Favours Australian-style controls
28th Mar 13, 11:21am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander says numbers of offshore-based home buyers will increase; Favours Australian-style controls
Strong rises in house building activity in February; Auckland figures particularly strong
28th Mar 13, 10:54am
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Strong rises in house building activity in February; Auckland figures particularly strong
Business confidence slips in March but remains 'elevated' despite the drought, ANZ survey suggests
27th Mar 13, 1:32pm
Business confidence slips in March but remains 'elevated' despite the drought, ANZ survey suggests
Surge in exports to China fuels NZ$414 million February merchandise trade surplus
26th Mar 13, 10:58am
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Surge in exports to China fuels NZ$414 million February merchandise trade surplus
PM John Key heading to China to celebrate two anniversaries and meet new President Xi Jinping
25th Mar 13, 4:31pm
PM John Key heading to China to celebrate two anniversaries and meet new President Xi Jinping
Opinion: The 'should Auckland go up or out' debate misses the real point - the city is already too big for the country anyway
25th Mar 13, 3:45pm
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Opinion: The 'should Auckland go up or out' debate misses the real point - the city is already too big for the country anyway
Rural economic confidence evaporates as drought takes hold, according to latest Westpac McDermott Miller survey
25th Mar 13, 12:41pm
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Rural economic confidence evaporates as drought takes hold, according to latest Westpac McDermott Miller survey
Drought declared in Buller and Grey Districts after local farmers request it of the government
22nd Mar 13, 3:38pm
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Drought declared in Buller and Grey Districts after local farmers request it of the government
ANZ's latest job ads survey suggests unemployment set to continue 'bouncing around' 7% for the next six months
22nd Mar 13, 11:03am
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ANZ's latest job ads survey suggests unemployment set to continue 'bouncing around' 7% for the next six months
GDP grew 1.5% in December quarter; Highest growth since December 2009 quarter; Much stronger than expected; Dollar rises
21st Mar 13, 10:50am
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GDP grew 1.5% in December quarter; Highest growth since December 2009 quarter; Much stronger than expected; Dollar rises
Economists see current account deficit widening further; BNZ sees it as part of the 'bigger slippery slope'
20th Mar 13, 4:21pm
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Economists see current account deficit widening further; BNZ sees it as part of the 'bigger slippery slope'
NZ annual current account deficit higher than expected at 5% of GDP as value of exports falls, net international liabilities at $150.0b, or 72% of GDP
20th Mar 13, 11:28am
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NZ annual current account deficit higher than expected at 5% of GDP as value of exports falls, net international liabilities at $150.0b, or 72% of GDP
Westpac economists say Auckland needs to ramp up house building but many other parts of the country are building enough houses
19th Mar 13, 12:43pm
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Westpac economists say Auckland needs to ramp up house building but many other parts of the country are building enough houses
First NZ Capital analysis shows that after inflation, house prices are still down on 2007, but price rises are expected to run at an annual rate of 8.5% in the near term
19th Mar 13, 9:42am
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First NZ Capital analysis shows that after inflation, house prices are still down on 2007, but price rises are expected to run at an annual rate of 8.5% in the near term