Europe shares tumble 6%, economy concerns mount
Radio New Zealand
Tue Dec 2 07:28:23 2008
European shares slumped on Monday, pressured by banks and commodity stocks, as mounting concerns about a prolonged global slowdown and weaker demand for oil and metals hurt market sentiment.

Rules of climate change deal need to be clear - Govt
Radio New Zealand
Tue Dec 2 07:26:47 2008
As global climate change talks get underway, the Government is pushing for rules on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to be agreed before the size of cuts are decided.

International demand for NZ farm goods 'likely to fall'
Radio New Zealand
Tue Dec 2 05:51:16 2008
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is predicting reduced demand for New Zealand's primary exports as a result of the global economic slowdown.

Asia-Pacific markets start week lower
Radio New Zealand
Mon Dec 1 22:34:33 2008
Markets in Asia dipped on Monday to snap a six-day winning streak, with investors caught between aggressive steps by central bank to alleviate the sharp global downturn and increasingly grim economic data.