Asia Pacific investors are caught in a cross current. Data released overnight disappointed in Europe but beat expectation in the US. Continental exchanges dropped, while US indices finished in the green, aided by FOMC minutes that were widely read as dovish.

The updated 2019 Ford Ranger will go on sale in October 2018 with a raft of focused improvements that build on Ranger’s renowned and award-winning off-road capability and on-road versatility.

Vodafone today announced New Zealand’s longest professional naming rights partnership will be extended for another term.

The partnership started in late 1998 and Vodafone CEO Russell Stanners said he’s delighted the relationship is continuing.

Kiwifruit exports rose $197 million (82 percent) in April 2018 compared with April 2017, to reach $438 million, Stats NZ said today. This is a new high for any month.

Registrations are now open for the New Zealand Cruise Association’s 2018 Conference, to be held in Blenheim from 23 - 24 August.

Auckland architect Tim Melville has taken up the role of President of the New Zealand Institute of Architects and will serve a two-year term of office until May 2020.

A unique 5.3-hectare coastal block complete with its own beach on Wellington’s south coast is up for sale.

The latest Retail NZ Retail Radar report shows that the retail market was largely steady in the quarter ended 31 March.

Millennials (also known as Gen Y) are sounding the alarm for businesses to step up their efforts to make a positive impact on society, according to Deloitte’s seventh annual Millennial Survey released last week.

Surfboards will go free, provided they meet certain measurements, when Emirates starts flying between Auckland and Bali next month.