Dene Mackenzie

Justice Minister Amy Adams was awarded top ranking for the year by political publication TransTasman in its annual roll call of how MPs performed in 2016.

New Zealand’s October trade balance was close to market expectations, although wider than the ASB expected,  chief economist Nick Tuffley said.

Otago's economic indicators are flattening, not because conditions are weakening but because they remain at elevated levels rather than continuing to rise.

New Zealand women are closer to getting paid what they are worth, following the decision of the Government to implement the Equal Pay Principles, the Council of Trade Unions says.

Investors globally are focusing on the implications of a Donald Trump presidency but there is a niche industry likely to perform well no matter who is in the White House.

Auckland Airport has had some of its data delayed because of ongoing difficulties being experienced by Statistics New Zealand following the recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake centred on Kaikoura.

The number of migrants to New Zealand continues to defy all predictions, numbers reaching another record in the year ending October.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare (FPH) yesterday announced a record half-year profit for the six months ended September, issued an earnings upgrade and paid a larger interim dividend.

Retail  spending continued to rise in the three months ended September, with much of the increase in the quarter related to the volatile vehicles and fuel categories.

Chartered accountants believe Kiwi taxpayers need more information about Inland Revenue’s upcoming transformation of the way tax is paid.

Scottish clans in Dunedin are joining together to lift the profile of Dunedin's Scottish heritage during Scottish Week.

United States Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen yesterday  again fuelled speculation interest rates might rise as soon as next month.

NHNZ has survived much turmoil in the past 20 years but what started out as a small  natural history unit is now a global leader and producer of factual television.

Job advertisements in New Zealand have not fallen in any month this year, consistent with strong intentions to hire as seen in the ANZ Business Outlook.

Southern companies performed well in the annual Deloitte Fast 50 awards announced this week.

Otago Chamber of Commerce chief executive Dougal McGowan is warning that tourism operators and businesses in the region are likely to face difficulties in the wake of the Kaikoura earthquake.