Mercedes Benz E 250: so clever it can drive itself
MERCEDES-BENZ E 250 What exactly is it? A substantially updated version of what many think of as the quintessential Mercedes-Benz. Aside from styling changes, the latest E Class carries a new package of safety features [...]
NZ winemakers woo China
Jun 24, 2013 Chris Yorke. Photo / Sarah Ivey Affluent young Chinese women may be the future of New Zealand's wine industry The exponential growth in China in the past decade has helped New Zealand's [...]
Current account gap narrows on dairy, tourism spend
Jun 19, 2013 Photo / Richard Robinson. New Zealand's current account deficit narrowed as expected in the first quarter as volumes and prices of dairy exports rose and visitors spent more, lifting the balance on [...]
Google launches high up in the Kiwi sky
June 17 New Zealand has backed Google’s balloon-powered internet project, set to encircle the globe. Sending balloons into orbit from Christchurch, the internet search giant plans to beam internet access to billions as a result. [...]
Export confidence growing
Jun 18, 2013 Many companies are taking advantage of the high New Zealand dollar by importing. Photo / Brett Phibbs Businesses are finding ways to deal with the stubbornly high dollar and most exporters are [...]
Which country is the biggest offshore investor in NZ?
Monday June 17, 2013 Who is the biggest offshore investor in NZ? Fears that Chinese investors are buying up swathes of New Zealand assets could be misplaced: Australia is the much larger offshore investor in [...]