The spread of the coronavirus from China weighed on the New Zealand dollar although no cases have been reported here yet.The kiwi was trading at 65.90 US cents at 5pm in Wellington, although it had recovered from the day's low at... Source: NZ Herald Business News
The chief executive of Wellington's regional economic development agency has decided to call it quits after two years in the role. Lance Walker has decided to pursue "new opportunities outside of the local government sector" and... Source: NZ Herald Business News
New Zealand shares rose as the resilient local market provided an attractive harbour for investors anxious about the spread of coronavirus in China. Defensive stocks such as utilities and property companies led the gain.The S&P/NZX... Source: NZ Herald Business News
The New Zealand dollar weakened after data showed the services sector fell to its lowest level of activity in more than seven years.The kiwi was trading at 66.07 US cents at 5pm in Wellington, up from the day's low at 65.93 cents... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Cigarette manufacturer Imperial Tobacco has announced a proposal to close its Petone Factory, putting 122 jobs at risk.The factory and its employees will now enter a consultation process.Kirsten Daggar-Nickson, head of corporate... Source: NZ Herald Business News
A Wellington woman has posted a unique listing offering a room to rent at her property for just $25-per-week - but there's a catch.A flatmate listing , posted on Trade Me on January 9, is wanting a free live-in nanny who will pay... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Retailer Pak'nSave has landed in hot water with the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) over the use of the phrase "ruck me" on a billboard advertisement. Running during the Rugby World Cup on a street corner in Auckland, the... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Holidaymakers are being warned about dodgy travel agents after hundreds of customers have had their plans wrecked or have been by a rogue operator. Auckland firm Travel Globe this month went into liquidation after months of issuing... Source: NZ Herald Business News
New Zealand shares fell today with Gentrack leading the market lower as the software company painted a grim picture for future earnings.The S&P/NZX 50 Index fell 53.26 points, or 0.5 per cent, to 11,746.95. Within the index, 25... Source: NZ Herald Business News
The New Zealand dollar largely tracked sideways as markets remain cautious ahead of upcoming data both here and in Australia. The kiwi was trading at 66.20 US cents at 5pm in Wellington versus 66.13 late Friday in New York.The... Source: NZ Herald Business News