New ZealandBali trade agreement cuts red tape for NZ exporters, says forumA new international trade agreement is good news for exporters whose products are held up at borders but will make little difference for consumers, experts say.08 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeMarkets expect increase in OCRWhen it releases its monetary policy statement on Thursday the Reserve Bank is expected to turn up the volume on its warning that it is preparing to remove the support of ultra-low interest rates in place since the recession.08 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Speak up - we can resist the powerfulThe signs are growing that the TPP is in trouble, writes Bryan Gould. As more information is leaked, the chances of a secret deal being agreed are falling quickly.05 Dec 08:30 PM
AgribusinessChina demand lifts dairy pricesInternational dairy product prices are pushing sharply higher, driven by strong demand from China.04 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade run hotSurging dairy prices have pushed the terms of trade to a 40-year high.02 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTerms of trade at 40-year highHigher dairy export prices have driven New Zealand's terms of trade to their highest point since 1973, Statistics NZ says.01 Dec 11:30 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: TPPA end game can only come from dirty compromisesA deal cannot be a foregone conclusion, writes Jane Kelsey. It seems incredible that any trade minister would be so reckless as to put their cards on the table, let alone agree to trade-offs, when the US cannot guarantee to deliver.28 Nov 08:30 PM
BusinessFonterra must do better: chiefFonterra has to lift its game in food safety and quality, and also sustainability, says chief executive Theo Spierings.27 Nov 04:30 PM
Freight and logisticsThe ugly truth about regional manufacturing - and a solutionNew Zealand manufacturers are increasingly moving offshore to stay afloat, but there are other options, says Steve Nicholson26 Nov 12:13 AM
EconomySustainable Business Week: Best companies aim to be force for goodThis is Part 1 of a series of four articles on the role of business and how it may be changing as companies consider social and environmental concerns in the post-global financial crisis world.24 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyJoyce looking for open sesameEconomic Development Minister Steven Joyce has had talks with internet giant Alibaba in China about setting up a New Zealand-based section of the site.24 Nov 04:30 PM
