Phones, computers exempt from US tariffs
President Trump has granted exclusions from steep tariffs to smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China, providing a big break for US tech companies.
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Fashion for the good of us all
Fashion for the good of us all
Peri Drysdale’s eco-minded fashion business is on a runway heading towards a lighter touch on the planet, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Sharemarket falls to follow global trend
Sharemarket falls to follow global trend
The New Zealand sharemarket mimicked the global trend by falling sharply Friday, as markets seesaw amid global trade volatility.
'Quite a journey': Air NZ uniform revealed
'Quite a journey': Air NZ uniform revealed
Emilia Wickstead hopes Air NZ staff feel “the empowerment and the prestige” when they start wearing their new uniform. Emma Gleeson talks to the London-based Kiwi designer.
Trump trade war with China revives recession fears
Trump trade war with China revives recession fears
President Donald Trump's trade war has rattled global markets anew, as stocks and oil prices sank amid fears China may again respond in kind with higher tariffs.
Business shocked by $566k internet bill
Business shocked by $566k internet bill
What would you do if you got a $566,000 internet bill for just two months usage? That was the predicament for the owner of a Christchurch business.
Tariff frenzy: what does it all mean?
Tariff frenzy: what does it all mean?
New Zealand and many of the world's economies have a ringside seat to what may prove to be the biggest head-to-head trade war between two giants seen in recent history.
NZ share market has best session since 2020
NZ share market has best session since 2020
The New Zealand share market joined the global relief rally in response to the US pausing of hefty tariffs.
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Business as usual after new owners relocate factory
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Business as usual after new owners relocate factory
A pair of Dunedin business owners were so set on staying in the city they decided to relocate their recently bought Auckland beauty company to home turf.
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Tardy taxis taxing
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Tardy taxis taxing
A Dunedin man sick of booked taxis taking "hours upon hours upon hours" to arrive has had enough of waiting.
IRD calls in debt collector in crackdown
IRD calls in debt collector in crackdown
If you owe money to Inland Revenue, you might soon be contacted by Baycorp, chasing it.
Luxon to speak to world leaders on buttressing free trade
Luxon to speak to world leaders on buttressing free trade
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he'll be talking to other world leaders on how to shore up rules-based free trade, in the face of a barrage of US tariffs.
NZ shares surge after Trump tariff pause
NZ shares surge after Trump tariff pause
The New Zealand stock exchange has held on to big gains after the US paused hefty tariffs.
Trump temporarily eases tariffs - but more for China
Trump temporarily eases tariffs - but more for China
US President Donald Trump's stunning decision to pause the hefty duties he'd just imposed on dozens of countries sent battered global stock markets surging, as he ratcheted up a trade war with China.
Tariff war will hurt NZ exports: expert
Tariff war will hurt NZ exports: expert
New Zealand China Council's executive director believes the trade war between China and US will continue until the two countries have "their hands on each other's throats".
Banks begin home loan response to OCR drop
Banks begin home loan response to OCR drop
Kiwibank, ASB and Westpac have announced reductions to their variable home loan rates in response to a drop in the official cash rate.
Official cash rate cut to 3.5%
Official cash rate cut to 3.5%
The Reserve Bank has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%, as widely expected, while warning of rising economic risks.
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Otago near top for ethical chocolate consumption
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Otago near top for ethical chocolate consumption
Otago chocolate lovers are among the most ethical when it comes to getting their sugar fix, with nearly 60% saying they would stop buying the confectionery from brands with ties to child labour.
Trump's latest tariffs take effect
Trump's latest tariffs take effect
US President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries are set to take effect, including a massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war.
Finance Minister: 'We need NZ to be resilient'
Finance Minister: 'We need NZ to be resilient'
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has urged Kiwis to be "resilient" in the face of the global economic turmoil brought on by hard-hitting US trade tariffs this week.