BDBDAgribusinessNZ posts trade surplus in AprilNew Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in April as volumes of kiwifruit and apples drove exports.25 May 12:44 AM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Heavy hand of US domestic politics evident in TPPCOMMENT: The US holds the whip hand because the agreement can't come into force without its approval.17 May 01:45 AM
Official Cash RateWe're in a dairy 'super downcycle' says bankDairy prices should start improving 'in the medium term'.17 May 01:30 AM
EconomyPacific growth cities meetAuckland, Los Angeles, Gaungzhou - talking trade and growth at the Tripartite Economic Summit today.15 May 11:20 PM
WorldNZ Herald Focus: 19 April 2016Today, we talk exclusively to the AFFCO meatworker who spent an hour and a half with a meat hook impaled in his head.Watch19 Apr 12:00 AM
BusinessWhy TPP would be bad for ChinaCOMMENT: Recent estimates show that most members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership will make substantial gains, unlike those who opt not to participate.18 Apr 07:00 PM
BusinessAlibaba will open doors for NZNew Zealand trade officials have signed a deal with the world's largest online marketplace, China's Alibaba Group.18 Apr 09:30 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key on critical China missionCOMMENT: Free trade will top PM's priorities, with issues including dairy, territory and extradition.13 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionWhy it's hard to stop multinational corporationsCOMMENT: These days, the worst multinational corporations have names you've never heard.13 Apr 01:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessKey heads to China for trade agreement 'upgrade'Prime Minister John Key will visit China this month to discuss the free trade agreement between the two countries.11 Apr 04:43 AM
RetailBooming demand is making vanilla taste badThe price of the vanilla bean has more than tripled in the past year as output slips and quality suffers.10 Apr 11:00 PM
ManufacturingCandidates call time on free tradeThe long-held faith in open markets is beginning to fade - and it isn't just political rhetoric, reports Bill Powell.07 Apr 06:30 PM
OpinionClive Crook: The case for free tradeCOMMENT: Does economics still believe in free trade?30 Mar 06:20 PM
BusinessPhantom goods disguise billions in China illicit moneyA steep rise in China's reported imports from Hong Kong has raised concerns that trade invoices are being manipulated to get capital.09 Mar 10:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFive other countries interested in joining TPPFive other countries have informally expressed interest in joining the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.07 Mar 01:30 AM
OpinionAlex Malley: United we stand with AustraliaUnder Key and Turnbull's leadership, the relationship between the nations is now stronger and closer than between any other country on earth, writes Alex Malley.06 Mar 10:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade dips in fourth quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade dips in fourth quarter on decline in basic material products.06 Mar 10:27 PM
CommoditiesDe Beers ramps up diamond salesDe Beers is ramping up diamond sales to cash in on a recovery from last year's slump.03 Mar 12:30 AM
AgribusinessEconomy grows despite woesPopulation growth, construction and tourism offset declines in NZ dairy prices.01 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTechnology could unwind decade-long trend in tradeTo the extent that robots become a less expensive input than labor in the production process, multinationals will be encouraged to "onshore" output to move it closer to their customer bases.29 Feb 05:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus surpriseNew Zealand unexpectedly posted a trade surplus last month as exports rose more than forecast, with higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.26 Feb 08:56 PM
AgribusinessObama optimistic about TPPPresident Barack Obama told governors Monday that he remains "cautiously optimistic" that Congress will approve a sweeping trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim nations this year.22 Feb 11:00 PM
AgribusinessDark clouds loom for Ports of AucklandExcess supply in industry augurs tough six months.22 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPorts of Auckland lifts first-half profit 9.5pcPorts of Auckland posted a 9.5 percent increase in first-half profit as the country's third-biggest port slashed its maintenance bill.22 Feb 12:30 AM
BusinessTop tips for Kiwi business in IranNZ Trade and Enterprise has released a new set of guidelines for doing business with post-sanctions Iran.22 Feb 12:20 AM
EditorialEditorial: US elections take adverse turn for NZThreats to tear up Trans-Pacific Partnership have damaging implications for our trade.12 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessPeru trade minister answers TPP criticsMagali Silva says small countries need to enter mega-regional agreements to thrive, writes Fran O'Sullivan.08 Feb 09:20 PM
BusinessTPP high on Parliament's agendaFierce debate that surrounded the TPP signing will move to Parliament today as the Government starts the process to ratify the huge trade deal08 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessFran O'Sullivan: Welcome for NZ's new man in WashingtonUnited States Trade Representative Mike Froman has rolled out a welcome mat to newbie ambassador to the US, Tim Groser.05 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessStan Walker speaks out against TPPMusic sensation Stan Walker has spoken out against supporting the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).03 Feb 06:40 AM
OpinionRaybon Kan: TPP - what could go wrong?Free study far easier to boast about than secretive trade deal that prioritises multinationals.02 Feb 08:30 PM
BusinessFocus already on expanding TPPAs nations gather in Auckland to sign giant trade deal, NZ eyes role as secretariat to steer in more members.02 Feb 04:00 PM
