Business News

A cooling housing market is generating investment opportunities while making it easier for first-time buyers with a deposit to get into the market.

Manufacturing activity has picked up slightly but the sector's job intentions appears to have soured.

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler of Hobson Wealth Partners.

The Federal Reserve now looks almost certain to cut its benchmark interest rate later this month.

Strong demand for office and industrial property is driving up rents but the situation is mixed for retail properties amid tough trading conditions.

The infrastructure investor, Infratil, has the all clear to buy a half share of Vodafone New Zealand, without needing to sell its stake in Trustpower.