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NZ current account deficit widens in 4th-qtr, as foreign companies earn more
New Zealand Dollar

NZ current account deficit widens in 4th-qtr, as foreign companies earn more

New Zealand's current account deficit swells to NZD $2.6 billion in Q4, driven by higher foreign earnings from local investments amid a growing economy.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2015
NZ economic growth to slowly come off boil in next three years: NZIER survey
Migration

NZ economic growth to slowly come off boil in next three years: NZIER survey

New Zealand's economic growth to slow over next three years, says NZIER survey. GDP expected to expand 3.3% this year.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
NZ services sector slows, remains in expansion in February as sales pick up
Sales

NZ services sector slows, remains in expansion in February as sales pick up

New Zealand's services sector, which makes up about two thirds of the economy, slowed in February while remaining in expansion, led by sales, with sig.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2015
China economic reform low on government priority list, WSJ commentator says
Partner Programmes

China economic reform low on government priority list, WSJ commentator says

Economic reform in China, one of New Zealand's largest trading partners accounting for 22 percent of exports, is a lower priority than trying to sa.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2015
English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget
National Party

English sets May 21 for National's seventh Budget

Bill English confirms 21 May for the Budget, eyeing stronger public finances amidst global fiscal uncertainties.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may remain rangebound this week amid conflicting forces
New Zealand Dollar

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may remain rangebound this week amid conflicting forces

The New Zealand dollar may be range bound this week as a lack of local data sees its value determined by its higher relative yield in the face of a.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
World Week Ahead: US economy accelerates
Wall Street

World Week Ahead: US economy accelerates

Further evidence of the strong US labour market and a rebound in the price of oil has bolstered the mood on Wall Street as investors await more cor.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2015
NZX January trading volume drops, value edges up
Capital

NZX January trading volume drops, value edges up

The volume of cash trading on New Zealand's share market dropped in January from a year earlier, in what's typically a quiet month, though the valu.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2015
NZ dollar falls as US economy grows more than expected
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls as US economy grows more than expected

The New Zealand dollar fell after data showed the US economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, stoking demand for the greenback on heig.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2014
UDPATE: NZ economy grows 1% in 3Q as primary sector keeps momentum going
Inflation

UDPATE: NZ economy grows 1% in 3Q as primary sector keeps momentum going

New Zealand's economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the September quarter as a good start to the dairy season and increased oil and gas ac.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
UPDATE: NZ dollar tumbles after Fed's Yellen indicates rate hikes are coming
New Zealand Dollar

UPDATE: NZ dollar tumbles after Fed's Yellen indicates rate hikes are coming

The New Zealand dollar tumbled about 1 US cent after US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen indicated higher US interest rates are coming, and was m.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2014
NZ economic growth slows to sustainable pace as one off-boosts fade: NZIER
New Zealand Institute of Economic Research

NZ economic growth slows to sustainable pace as one off-boosts fade: NZIER

Slowing global growth and the overvalued Auckland housing market are key risks to New Zealand's economy, which is slowing to a more sustainable pac.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2014
NZ expects to benefit from G20 commitment to lift economic growth
Productivity

NZ expects to benefit from G20 commitment to lift economic growth

New Zealand expects to benefit from commitments secured at the G20 Leaders' Summit, from the world's 20 biggest economies, to lift economic growth.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
The Duct of Wellington
Digital Transformation

The Duct of Wellington

Ericsson has selected New Zealand's capital to open a new optic fibre duct manufacturing facility, but what does it mean for the city?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Feb 2013

Global Stories

Gross Domestic Produce (GDP) stories

NZ dollar benefits from commodity currency gains after RBA decision, Canadian GDP
Wall Street Journal

NZ dollar benefits from commodity currency gains after RBA decision, Canadian GDP

The New Zealand dollar rose along with other commodity currencies after the Australian Reserve Bank chose not to cut interest rates yesterday and foll.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Fonterra

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week

The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Is low investment holding back NZ business growth?
Unified Communications

Is low investment holding back NZ business growth?

New Zealand ranks as the fourth most dynamic economy globally, but low R&D investment is stifling its business growth potential, warns Grant Thornton.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2013
A sustained effort
DataCentre infrastructure

A sustained effort

Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Tue, 1st Jun 2010