Banking and financeShutdown: Will the damage last?It's going to take a lot more political bungling to do any permanent damage to America's reputation or wreck its financial markets.17 Oct 07:40 PM
AgribusinessDairy scare 'gift' to China GovtFonterra's botulism scandal was one of the "greatest gifts" the company could have given to the Chinese Government, according to a visiting foreign correspondent.17 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessBotulism scare cost Danone $500mFrench food giant Danone says it will lose more than half a billion dollars in sales in the current financial year as a result of Fonterra's botulism false alarm.16 Oct 11:20 PM
New ZealandEmployer cleared over security guard deathThe Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is calling for an appeal to be launched after the Waitakere District Court ruled that the death of a young security guard is not the responsibility of his employer.14 Oct 09:35 PM
BDBDCompaniesUS stand-off pushes NZ dollar upThe NZ dollar has continued edge amid the ongoing stand-off between US legislators which is threatening a default on debt obligations of the world's biggest economy.14 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionMartin Jacques: NZ has a headstart in growing strategically with ChinaThere is understandable concern that the recent food contamination scandals in China could have a corrosive effect on the trading relationship between China and New Zealand.13 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey raises issue of Kiwi protestorsJohn Key has raised the issue of two Kiwi protestors being held in Russia with Russian President Putin - but it was not by way of protesting their treatment.08 Oct 07:18 PM
New ZealandSilly shirts make a comebackAfter falling out of favour during the global economic turmoil, Apec's propensity for dressing up its leaders in "silly shirts" returned with gusto.08 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: PM moves on to next regional talksApec's focus is trade liberalisation, writes Audrey Young. The East Asia Summit focus is wider; leaders will talk about regional questions of the moment, including security issues such as North Korea.08 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTrans Pacific nations set deadlinePrime Minister John Key is signalling it is crunch time for the Trans Pacific Partnership talks and countries need to decide if they are in or out.08 Oct 04:30 PM
EconomyRecovery getting broader - surveyThe New Zealand Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey of business opinion has found the sector in good heart and evidence of a recovery that is becoming broader-based.08 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessOnly one chance for comprehensive TPP - KeyPrime Minister John Key says there is only one chance to get a comprehensive Trans Pacific Partnership and it would be worth waiting a little longer to get one.07 Oct 09:05 PM
CompaniesTPP draft text probably not possible - GoffLabour's trade spokesman and a former Trade Minister Phil Goff says he understands why the Government is not releasing text of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement but says it could be doing more to communicate with New Zealanders.07 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandKey seeks sideline meeting with PutinPrime Minister John Key will seek an opportunity today to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of Apec in Bali.07 Oct 05:39 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Mystical Bali missing the magicThe absence of US President Barack Obama from the Apec leaders summit leaves a gaping hole, and a lot of disappointment, if not misery, writes Audrey Young.07 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandGoff favours comprehensive TPP agreementLabour's trade spokesman and a former Trade Minister Phil Goff says he understands why the Government is not releasing text of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.07 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessLet's not be hasty on TPP, Key cautionsBetter to have patience and aim for a comprehensive trade pact, PM says.07 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Kiwis can be proud NZ has leading role in trade talksEditorial: Kiwis will be mildly amused that their PM has stepped into the breach left by Barack Obama's inability to be at Bali this week - but should be proud too.07 Oct 04:30 PM
