What is coronavirus? 2019-nCoV is a worrying new addition to a large and diverse family of viruses, ranging from the common cold to the notorious acute respiratory syndrome – better known as Sars.Its symptoms - fever, coughing... Source: NZ Herald Business News
New Zealand shares sank for a second day as investors remained fearful that the spread of covid-19 could dent global growth.The S&P/NZX 50 Index dropped 185.37 points, or 1.6 per cent, to 11,533.86. Within the index, 45 stocks fell,... Source: NZ Herald Business News
An Auckland foreign exchange broker who described himself as having an "ultra-ego" argues he should be given more credit for alerting authorities to his $7m Ponzi scheme.Kelvin Clive Wood is serving a prison term of six years and... Source: NZ Herald Business News
The New Zealand dollar was weaker as alarm over the spread of coronavirus builds and as warning signs of its impact on the New Zealand economy emerge.The kiwi was trading at 63.18 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 63.47 cents at... Source: NZ Herald Business News
Here's something to think about before you next shake hands. READ MORE:• Vodafone shifts to 'limitless' mobile data plans New Zealanders' mobile phone habits are, quite literally, in the toilet. Call it the new bog-standard.A... Source: NZ Herald Business News
New Zealand shares joined a global rout after the spread of coronavirus cases outside China caused stocks across Europe and the US to plunge as investors sought to avoid the risk of a global pandemic.The S&P/NZX 50 Index declined... Source: NZ Herald Business News
The New Zealand dollar firmed, with traders expecting the currency's slide to resume as more news emerges on the spread of coronavirus beyond China.The kiwi was trading at 63.47 US cents at 5pm in Wellington from 63.24 cents at... Source: NZ Herald Business News
The Government would consider direct assistance to tourism industry players if the fallout from coronavirus lasts well beyond the first half of the year.In the meantime, the Government's $11 million package to boost tourism will... Source: NZ Herald Business News
NZME says its pursuit of rival Stuff is progressing, with "active engagement" with the Government about taking on a Kiwi Share obligation.NZME, publisher of the NZ Herald, has sought the Government's support to buy Stuff, which... Source: NZ Herald Business News
We have a female Prime Minister, more women than men on the Supreme Court and our head of state is a woman. But in New Zealand, women are still paid an average of 9.2 per cent less than men according to Statistics New Zealand -... Source: NZ Herald Business News