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Prices are expected to weaken further at latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
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Why it seems everything we knew about the global economy is no longer true
New York Times: The paths to prosperity and shared interests have grown murkier.
Watch: PM Chris Hipkins speaks in Papua New Guinea
PM Chris Hipkins holds a media stand-up in Papua New Guinea. Video / RNZ
UK free trade fast-tracked, Ed Sheeran wins case & King's Coronation nears | Focus Morning Bulletin: 5 May, 2023
NZ's Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom fast-tracked, Ed Sheeran victorious in copyright case and London all set for Coronation weekend in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of dire consequences if Russia captures Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of dire consequences for Ukraine if the country loses the battle of Bakhmut and says he’s ready to speak to Chinese President Xi. Video / AP
ANZ settles with scam victim, Canadian killer in NZ & Govts warning over China | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 March, 2023
New Zealand's biggest bank pays up after scammers target pensioner, why things aren’t all as they seem in the health sector and documents reveal fears our Government has over China in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Texas land port shaping the future of global trade
New York Times: Laredo is primed to become one of the world’s most important land ports.
Bhav Dhillon: NZ-Indians hold key to building bilateral trade
OPINION: It's time to think beyond the cliches of curry and cricket, writes Bhav Dhillon.
What does a bankrupt country look like - and how can it bounce back?
Kiwi Sri Lankan offers a glimpse at what a debt crisis looks like.
Australia to show 'common sense' on 501s, path to citizenship for Kiwis in Oz
The discussion between the two leaders has reflected a 'reset' in relations.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 7 July, 2022
PM rounds off her overseas trip in Sydney, how air pollution’s affecting Kiwis and Boris Johnson clings on in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
PM Ardern talks trade and Covid in Melbourne
PM Jacinda Ardern talked trade and the Covid response with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews while in Melbourne. Video / Sky News Australia
'Culture clash': Did Govt mess up by omitting dairy, meat from EU trade deal?
Not everyone is a fan of the free trade agreement with Europe.
Editorial: NZ's hard sell and painstaking gains in US and Europe
EDITORIAL: It has been Jacinda Ardern's toughest overseas trade mission yet.
Liam Dann: EU trade deal huge win, just don't expect short-term gain
The gains could be much greater for NZ than cheaper prices.
Jacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson: Extension to UK holiday visa scheme on cards
Ardern will meet UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street.
National: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'
National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 July, 2022
New Zealand wins trade deal with the EU, Covid settings reviewed for winter and property value boom turning to crash in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
New Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hour
The deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 June, 2022
The Prime Minister gets into trade negotiations, could we move to the green traffic light setting today and how AT's making streets around schools safer in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: PM outlines her travels plans
The PM outlines her travels plans for the UK, Europe and Australia. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus Live: Nanaia Mahuta and Penny Wong Address the media
Nanaia Mahuta and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong Address the media after bilateral talks. Video / Mark Mitchell
Focus: PM Ardern meets with President Biden
PM Jacinda Ardern and US President Joe Biden discussed issues from trade in the Indo-Pacific to New Zealand's experience with gun reforms. Video / The White House
Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media after meeting with President Biden
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks with media following her meeting with President Biden at the White House. Video / Claire Trevett
Editorial: War in Ukraine could cause famine far away
EDITORIAL: UN official predicts higher prices, famine, more migration & political unrest.
Long-serving Port of Tauranga chair to retire
David Pilkington to be succeeded by Julia Hoare.
Napier Port net profit hits record $23.2m despite Covid disruption
Revenue rose to $109.5 million.
New Zealand and UK fail to hit Brexit trade deal target
Officials had hoped to reach an accord by the end of August.
UK-NZ trade deal 'highly possible' by end of August
Insiders said UK trade secretary Liz Truss would be driving a hard bargain.
Premium: British High Commissioner Laura Clarke determined to get FTA
British High Commissioner to New Zealand Laura Clarke remains committed to a Free Trade Agreement as part of the UK’s post-Brexit strategy. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ secures Apec deal for equitable Covid vaccine access
The 21 Apec countries represent over a third the population and half the world's GDP.