CompaniesUS stocks fluctuate, oil resumes slide as China soothing fadesGlobal shares retreated for a fifth day, poised for their biggest weekly decline since 2011.08 Jan 07:10 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Expect more ups and downs next yearSlower growth, lower returns, and more ups and downs could all form part of the investment roadmap for 2016, writes Mark Lister.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic support for TPP increasesThe number of people who oppose the TPP has gone down since the deal was concluded in October and the number supporting it has risen.27 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessChina top export destination in NovemberChina cemented its position as New Zealand's top export destination in November.23 Dec 12:00 AM
AgribusinessDairy prices eke out small gain in last 2015 auctionDairy prices finished the year on a slightly firmer note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining by just 1.9 per cent.15 Dec 08:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade gains record in 3rd quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade rose in the third quarter as a jump in fruit exports drove the biggest quarterly gain in sales of grocery, liquor and tobacco in more than 20 years.06 Dec 10:00 PM
EnergyBig Oil faces activists' growing ireA cartoon circulating on Twitter carries a warning for the oil industry.02 Dec 11:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZX lifts threshold for block trades of milk powderNZX, New Zealand's financial markets operator, has increased the minimum volume of lots required in block trades of whole and skim milk powder futures, citing increased activity.01 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionAlexandra Macmillan & Rhys Jones: TPP must not block the path to healthy climate actionIn the face of New Zealand's irrational reluctance to walk away from a bad deal, a climate 'carve out' may be our best chance for a healthy climate future, writes Alexandra Macmillan and Rhys Jones.27 Nov 12:49 AM
AgribusinessFutures hint at bounce-back for dairy pricesDairy prices look to have finally bottomed out and tentative signs have emerged in the futures market that they may soon improve.23 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessSmall Japanese companies supported in TPP planThe Japanese government has drafted an outline of comprehensive policies related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact.23 Nov 01:00 AM
BusinessBank of China's push for local trade allianceTwenty Chinese e-commerce companies have been invited to New Zealand to attend the Bank of China's (BOC) 'Building Online Distribution' event to be held on Friday.22 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessNZ injects millions into Asean relationshipNew Zealand is boosting its development funding to the Asean region, Prime Minister John Key announced today,22 Nov 03:55 AM
BDBDEnergyOil glut puts pressure on global storage facilitiesThe world is running out of storage facilities supplies of oil and may soon exhaust tanker space, raising the chances of a plunge in crude prices.20 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessTo learn about gold, speak to an Indian sugar farmerEl Nino weather patterns have led to the driest monsoon season in six years, this has led many Indian farmers to cut back on gold consumption.16 Nov 12:15 AM
EconomyWhere's the economic growth? Sub-Saharan AfricaSub-Saharan has had the fastest economic growth over the last 10 years.11 Nov 12:10 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Regional wine register uncorkedArea labelling is sure to be extended in the upcoming free trade talks with the European Union, writes Audrey Young.05 Nov 08:00 PM
AgribusinessTPP text released: What does it reveal?"The large number of documents released today amount to over 6000 pages of text and market access schedules," Trade Minister Tim Groser said.05 Nov 08:33 AM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Trade negotiations with EU, just as fraught as TPPJane Kelsey explains what the EU has to gain from an agreement with NZ, which has almost no tariffs and Europe is the 2nd largest source of foreign investment.04 Nov 08:33 PM
OpinionPhil O'Reilly: Talks first step to really big dealJust as good as the RWC victory was the news that NZ and the EU are to begin working towards negotiating a free trade agreement, writes Phil O'Reilly.04 Nov 08:24 PM
AgribusinessPayout prospects fall as world dairy prices dropAny chance of an upgrade in Fonterra's farmer payout became more remote today after a big drop in world dairy prices.03 Nov 10:30 PM
BusinessEU Trade talk tactics 'likely to change'Prime Minister says New Zealand likely to take a more transparent approach to trade negotiations with the European Union than other FTAs.29 Oct 06:44 PM
OpinionBill Rosenberg: Shallow justifications for TPPAIf the justification is to help local companies invest overseas, governments have lower-risk methods available that don't compromise sovereignty, such as political risk insurance, writes Bill Rosenberg.28 Oct 10:00 PM
AgribusinessTPP: NZ eyes boost to European tradeTrade talks with EU may take years to start, writes Audrey Young.22 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBig Oil's murky climateTen major oil companies including Royal Dutch Shell, BP and Saudi Aramco declared on Friday that they totally get the climate change thing and would support measures aimed at preventing it.18 Oct 10:45 PM
OpinionEU Commissioner seeks trade with NZYesterday European Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström, announced she would seek approval from the European Union to launch trade negotiations with New Zealand.15 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Govt spin won't stop TPP facts emergingIf governments want to play by secret squirrel rules they can hardly accuse those who raise alarms based on best available information of scaremongering, writes Jane Kelsey.13 Oct 12:56 AM
BusinessIMF: Beware third storm brewingClouds continue to obscure the horizon, as uncertainty about China's slowdown clouds the outlook.13 Oct 12:20 AM
