BUSINESS

NZ central bank raises OCR by 25 basis point to 3.5% but hints at period of pause before further hikes.

Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa agree on a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.

The taskforce also called on ministers to treat computer science as a fourth "core science" subject.

Lufthansa, Air Berlin and Air France suspend all flights to and from Ben Gurion International Airport.

Ukraine government sets up committee specifically to impose sanctions against Russia.

It is the second time this year its parent company eBay has been hacked

There is 'sharp rise' in the numbers of people who are in trouble because of the agreements.

The commission says research suggests diverse boards produce better performance.

Ultra-violent jihadists control revenue-generating oil facilities in Syria and Iraq.

Report suggests Apple worked with the NSA to incorporate surveillance mechanisms into iOS devices

India wants to increase oil imports from South America and Africa.

Egypt says it will settle its debts to foreign oil companies by 2017

TalkTalk posted its sixth consecutive quarter of growth

The yuan has reversed almost a quarter of the decline in the past three months, helped by stronger trade and growth numbers over June and July.

Pakistan's national airline warned by Dubai airport authorities to observe time slot

ABB net profit drops 17% in April-June quarter to $636m.

Retail sales were up by +21% in July

PayPal earlier successfully tested service in US, lending $140m loans to SMEs since September 2013.

MPC minutes show policymakers grappling with labour market paradox on which rates hike hinges.

The AGR says the sectors have the largest predicated vacancy increase on last year.

The regulator claims the Financial Group's two subsidiaries failed to supervise and control current staff

Xi Jinping met the ageing revolutionary leader on a two-day state visit to Cuba.

Flights to Peshawar, Pakistan resume following the June 24 PIA airline attack.

CIPD says firms are beginning to adjust their recruitment practices to make them more youth-friendly

Foreign buying and higher Asian stocks boosts NSE's Nifty.

BBA figures show 68,121 mortgage approvals in June, ending four months of decline.

Boakes has 13 alleged offences relating to an unauthorised investment scheme

Bats President William O'Brien has stepped down from his role.

US Senator Carl Levin presides over near five-hour inquiry.