BusinessTrump exempts smartphones, laptops, chips in China tariff backdownGood news for iPhone maker Apple and others who make tech products in China for the US.12 Apr 08:05 PM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How NZ’s fiscal policies leave us exposed to trade shocksOPINION: Labour and National have increased debt, leaving NZ vulnerable to shocks.08 Apr 05:00 PM
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BusinessTrade tensions rise as Trump targets imports with tariffsWhat do Trump’s tariffs mean for the economy and for New Zealand?27 Mar 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zealand spent $26.4 billion more than it earned in 2024 – that’s an improvementThe current account deficit has narrowed on improved tourism and dairy exports.19 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionIndia trip shows New Zealand must join the ambitious - Scott St JohnOPINION: India is poised to seize the future, and New Zealand must move quickly.13 Mar 11:15 PM
BusinessStocks advance on US inflation slowing, Ukraine ceasefire planAnnual US consumer inflation slowed slightly to 2.8% in February.12 Mar 07:46 PM
BusinessTrump may rethink plans to double Canada steel, aluminium tariffsUS President Donald Trump says he'll 'probably' reconsider doubling planned tariffs.11 Mar 08:14 PM
BusinessTrump pauses tariffs for cars as Trudeau call yields no breakthroughBig Three carmakers get an exemption - but only for a month.05 Mar 09:49 PM
BusinessMexico says 'Plan B' ready as US tariff deadline loomsFortress North America? New twist in tariffs could marginalise China.03 Mar 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy northern geopolitical upheaval has a big fertiliser provider seeking a southern supplyWorry about geopolitics and NZ energy crisis blight otherwise brighter rural prospects.03 Feb 01:00 AM
BusinessTop NZ company says Trump’s US tariffs will increase costs, share price fallsFisher & Paykel Healthcare makes a lot of products in Mexico, now a target of tariffs.02 Feb 08:56 PM
BusinessTrump says tariffs ‘pain’ will be ‘worth the price’Trump rejects claims of 'Dumbest Trade War in History', hits back about 'poisonous drugs'.02 Feb 05:38 PM
BusinessBurger demand fuels trade, US overtakes Australia to be NZ's second-biggest export partnerNew Zealand recorded a rare trade surplus last month.30 Jan 12:15 AM
BusinessTrump tariffs: Trudeau says ‘everything on the table’ for responseCanadian PM may take aim at toilets and Florida orange juice to strike back at US tariffs.16 Jan 01:13 AM
BusinessTrump says he will create ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffsBut who will foot the bill on tariffs?14 Jan 06:37 PM
BusinessPanama Canal CEO says Trump's plans would 'lead to chaos'There's only one exception to the rules, and that won't change for Trump, canal boss says.09 Jan 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJavier Milei’s next economic mission: affordable air fryersFinancial Times: Libertarian leader scraps tariffs to break open protectionist economy.07 Jan 10:10 PM
BusinessInflation concerns pull rug out from Wall Street rallyConcerns Donald Trump's plans will reignite US inflation.07 Jan 05:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness reportSobering times for NZ wine industry: Costs and taxes rise and exports fallSqueeze on costs collides with rising excises to sour sentiment.05 Jan 10:43 PM
BusinessImports down, exports up in November trade dataBest November trade performance since 2020 revealed a day after dismal GDP data.19 Dec 10:23 PM
BusinessHow many snakes and exotic reptiles have entered New Zealand?Live python at Auckland factory a very unusual specimen.18 Dec 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWall Street bets Trump will fuel further dollar gainsFinancial Times: Trump unlikely to get his wish of a weaker currency, investors say.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCurrent account deficit narrows as Kiwis import lessThe latest figures from Stats NZ show a modest improvement in the trade balance.17 Dec 10:29 PM
BusinessExports up, imports flat in September quarterGoods exports were up 4.4% on the year before.03 Dec 12:45 AM
BusinessTrump names lawyer Jamieson Greer his US trade envoyThe job is crucial to rolling out Trump's agenda on tariffs and trade.27 Nov 02:48 AM
BusinessKiwifruit exports again sweeten merchandise trade, help reduce deficitExports to all the biggest markets up last month, as new data reveals star performers.24 Nov 10:31 PM
Markets with MadisonWhy Resene Paint is under pressureThe family-owned business has been the company of colour for 78 years.21 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhat impact will Trump have on the world economy?Could a new trade war stifle growth, and will Trump's win trigger more inflation?06 Nov 07:56 PM
