Gyles Beckford

The Reserve Bank looks set to sit on the sidelines when it reviews its official cash rate (OCR) on Thursday. Audio

A shortage of hotels and motels is posing a threat to the tourism boom, a commercial real estate company says.

The growth in house prices slowed last month to a national median of $492,000 but the Auckland market remained at record levels.

Data being released this week is expected to show New Zealand's economy growing strongly in the June quarter. Audio

A surge on New Zealand's financial markets has driven the dollar to a 16-month high and the local sharemarket to new records.

Booming passenger numbers and cheaper fuel have powered Air New Zealand to a record annual profit - and its staff to $2500 bonuses.

SkyCity's full-year profit has jumped 13 percent, driven by growth in its Auckland casino and international high-rollers business.

Media company Fairfax New Zealand is to launch a new internet service provider (ISP) business.

Insurance company Suncorp is banking on 12 percent growth in operating earnings in the coming year as it keeps stripping out costs, chases home and motor business, and struggles to settle lingering…

The Financial Markets Authority says there are many easy steps companies can take to improve the quality of information disclosed to investors.

Listed healthcare and animal products company Ebos plans to buy into an Australian pharmacy chain.

A new KiwiSaver provider launched today promising low fees, no profits and a simple product range that it says equals anything else on offer.

The banking sector is showing few signs of feeling any economic headwinds, with profits and growth in assets managing to maintain momentum.

One of China's largest banks is eyeing growth in New Zealand after giving its local branch a substantial capital injection. Audio

The Reserve Bank is set to cut its cash rate next month to a record low and may deliver further cuts later in the year. Audio

Silver Fern Farms, the country's largest meat processor, has warned it will only break even this year because of a slide in sales and weaker profit margins.

The Reserve Bank is proposing property investors nationwide should only be able to borrow from banks if they have a 40 percent deposit.

Surprise moves from Central Banks in New Zealand and Britain have raised expectations of interest rate cuts next month.

The skincare products and treatment company which runs the Caci clinics looks to strengthen and expand ahead of a likely sharemarket listing.

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The government's annual Budget is released this Thursday and expectations have already been largely shaped by a plethora of pre-budget announcements.

The strength of the property market is not just confined to houses, with demand for commercial, industrial, hotel and retail properties at unprecedented levels.

An Auckland-based financial services firm is suggesting non-residents be restricted to buying only new houses. Audio

Business confidence has fallen sharply as financial market turbulence and fears of slower world growth have dented sentiment.

Inflation data has sparked no big surprises with another low figure recorded.