RoyalsPresident's visit a 'defining moment'Barely two years after full diplomatic relations were restored, Xi said his four-day visit would lift the bilateral relationship to "a new height".21 Oct 04:00 PM
CompaniesBig bounces for marketsThe New Zealand share market has regained nearly all the ground it lost during August's China-led market meltdown.20 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionLoss of China growth gauge a big blowOne of the biggest concerns people have with China is the lack of transparency about what is really happening in the economy.20 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDEconomyChina slow to expandChina's economic growth decelerated in the latest quarter to a six-year low of 6.9 per cent despite repeated interest rate cuts and other stimulus measures.19 Oct 06:27 AM
RoyalsRoyals take two paths over ChinaPrince William will record a television programme highlighting the threat to endangered species posed by the trade in illegal wildlife products.18 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyNZ dollar returning to favourThe New Zealand dollar has come a long way since the world equities meltdown in August.15 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessLochinver case goes to courtThe Chinese company behind a bid to buy Lochinver Station is going to court to challenge the Government's decision to block the sale.14 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesShocking pics: Anger over airline's hazing ritualTo make it as a female flight attendant in China, you must have the body of a model and the strength of a martial artist.13 Oct 05:05 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Backing a trade deal has never been so socially awkwardI feel for the Labour Party as it angsts over whether to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership, writes Liam Dann. Supporting trade deals has become extremely socially awkward.12 Oct 05:02 AM
AgribusinessChinese firm cans $42m dealLocal councillor says Chinese company's decision to pull out of a $42m farm purchase because of bureaucratic hurdles is a "slap in the face".12 Oct 02:24 AM
TechnologyE-butler at your beggingVirtual assistant 'Duer' is the latest addition to the roster of search, e-commerce and delivery services provided by Chinese technology giant Baidu08 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionTPP access outweighs imperfectionsIt may be difficult at first for observers to grasp the magnitude of what has happened with the trade liberalisation deal just reached in the TPP.07 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Shareholders risk being shanghaiedThe Notice of Meeting and Independent Report for the acquisition of 50 per cent of Silver Fern Farms by Shanghai Maling are revealing.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM will use UN speech to push reformsPM John Key will use his address to the UN to again call for reform of the Security Council, in a week in which its failings have been on display.30 Sep 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessSFF merger would create 'a big whale'Alliance chairman Murray Taggart says any Silver Fern merger Farms risks making a "big beached whale" of the meat industry.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandChina star delivers safe driving memoChinese TV star Huang Lei is using his status to urge visitors from his homeland to stay safe on New Zealand roads.28 Sep 04:00 PM
Business'NZ a good place for investment'A powerful Chinese politician says New Zealand is seen as attractive to foreign investors and it's a reputation we should value.26 Sep 12:23 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: It's takeover time and China is readyMaling's proposal to acquire 50% of Silver Fern Farms reaffirms that Chinese investors are interested in New Zealand's rural and food-based assets.25 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessDishing up export opportunitiesA business connection made over lunch has dished up an opportunity for Southland beef and lamb in the Chinese city of Xi'an.24 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessAssurance sought after Lochinver vetoChinese Vice-Premier directly asked Steven Joyce for the assurance on New Zealand investment policy in a 45 minute meeting in Beijing yesterday.23 Sep 05:29 AM
AgribusinessSilver Fern hits road to Chinese buy-inSilver Fern Farms embarked on a roadshow to sell farmers on bringing in China's Shanghai Maling Aquarius as a shareholder in its newly formed venture.21 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessSacked agent back in property marketThe real estate agent sacked after the Labour Party was leaked confidential sales data on Asian buyers is back in the Auckland property market.19 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFarming body backs decision on LochinverFederated Farmers said it welcomed the Government's decision to decline the sale of Lochinver Station, near Taupo, to China's Shanghai Pengxin Group.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Offer co-op can't refuseIt will put Silver Fern Farms in a strong position, writes Fran O'Sullivan. But that won't stop the emotion over the injection of Chinese ownership into a company that other players were endeavouring to keep NZ controlled.15 Sep 09:38 PM
AgribusinessChina money eats meat industry debt mountainSilver Fern Farms says $261m Chinese input will help meat processor forge ahead with a growth strategy.15 Sep 07:45 PM
CompaniesNZ at 'crossroads' over China buy-inChinese investment in Silver Fern Farms would be a momentous event for New Zealand, says the former head of a meat industry lobby group.13 Sep 09:43 PM
EconomyChina opens currency to overseas banksChina will open its domestic foreign-exchange market to overseas central banks, making it easier for other nations to hold yuan assets as Asia's biggest economy pushes for the currency to win reserve status at the International Monetary Fund.10 Sep 05:00 PM
Opinion'Golden September' shows bright futureSeptember is early spring in New Zealand and is "Golden Autumn" in China.09 Sep 07:45 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanNZ players can stymie Bright plan for Silver FernThere is already considerable foreign investment in New Zealand agribusiness, writes Fran O'Sullivan. Several Chinese companies have meat interests and there is major Japanese investment in Anzco.08 Sep 09:28 PM
CompaniesDecision lies with farmers, says EnglishThe future ownership of New Zealand's biggest meat processor, Silver Fern Farms, is a matter for its farmer shareholders to determine, says Finance Minister Bill English.08 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessBright Food tipped as Silver Fern bidderChina government backed Bright Food is understood to be the party in talks to take a stake in Silver Fern Farms.06 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanMore than China option in SF playWill a Kiwi white knight emerge to fully recapitalise Silver Fern Farms, or will Chinese interests emerge as 50-50 partners with a New Zealand consortium to take the company forward?04 Sep 05:00 PM
