The central bank may begin tapering its $US85 billion a month bond-buying programme later this year if the economy strengthens in line with expectations.

Sky TV unaware its igloo partner was about to jump into bed with startup | Shares slump as deal lays bare new media threat.

Investors snap up all of the $65m worth of shares being sought by intelligence software maker.

Labour's David Parker doesn't want government officials threatened with defamation suits from deep-pocketed people.

The impact of drought in the first quarter is likely to start showing up in the second quarter, while imports are expected to resume their advance.