Economy

The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence survey for February was little changed at 96.6, after edging through the 100 point optimism level for the first time in three years in December.

Businesses are increasingly more confident of New Zealand's economic recovery, ANZ says, as interest rates lower and they anticipate more spending.

Hot dry conditions and below average rainfall have affected pasture growth and farmers have had to feed-out or sell livestock earlier.

The state-owned bank's half-year profit has fallen as the weak economy hit its margins and increased costs, but it lent more money.

AI tech firm Nvidia's latest earnings announcement has been positive, with all eyes on the firm amid challenges from new tech emerging from China.

Live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman sea dominated talks between Foreign Minister Winston Peters and his counterpart. Audio

The Prime Minister has arrived for his first trade mission of the year, with a business delegation of tech, food and beverage, and education heavy-hitters in tow. Audio

Overseas online transactions are growing at a faster rate than domestic, with statistics showing we spent more than 6 billion online last year. Audio

Energy precincts or special economic zones could be used to strengthen New Zealand's fuel and energy security.