AgribusinessBaby formula beats drug arrestsArrests of infant formula smugglers have surpassed those of heroin and other drug runners at Hong Kong's border since it introduced new laws restricting how much baby milk - much of which is made in New Zealand - can be carried into mainland China.25 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandGroser's bid to head WTO withdrawnA spokeswoman has confirmed to APNZ this morning that Trade Minister Tim Groser has withdrawn his bid to head the World Trade Organisation.25 Apr 10:53 PM
AgribusinessBaby food story upsets NZ exportersA stoush has erupted in the lucrative infant formula export industry after Chinese media outlets published articles about a newly formed export association.23 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionAlasdair Thompson: Gould long on criticism, short on adviceContributor Bryan Gould says the Key Government's direction will see New Zealand "become an economic satellite or colony of China ... or be first absorbed into a greater Australia on the way".23 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Japan must not undermine TPPEditorial: New Zealand has, with good cause, always harboured mixed feelings about Japan joining the Trans Pacific Partnership.23 Apr 05:29 PM
Official Cash RateShadow board tips OCR holdThe NZIER shadow board thinks the Reserve Bank should keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent tomorrow.22 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrade Minister's travel costs soarTrade Minister Tim Groser's international travel costs soared to almost $250,000 in the first three months of this year as he lobbied for WTO job.18 Apr 12:51 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWorld dairy prices stable as surge recedesPrices of dairy products recorded their smallest gain this year, edging up to a new record.16 Apr 10:40 PM
BusinessDeforestation intentions soar with carbon prices lowDeforestation intentions have soared as the emissions trading scheme, at least at current rock-bottom prices, is no longer seen as a barrier to switching to other land uses.14 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessDollar a threat - exportersStrong overseas demand for the New Zealand dollar is likely to form a major barrier to attempts by the Reserve Bank to bring it down, say analysts.14 Apr 05:30 PM
KahuChairman Mao's NZ cloak headed to Te PapaMaori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples today formally received a Maori feather cloak in Beijing, which will be temporarily loaned to Te Papa for display.11 Apr 04:50 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: NZ gets a lot of attentionWhy does the world biggest country pay so much attention to such a small country as New Zealand?10 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessLive Chat replay: Fed Farmers Bruce WillsJoin us at noon today for a live chat with Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills. You can send in your questions now.10 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis use trade visit to campaignPrime Minister John Key used his visit to Shanghai yesterday to spearhead a co-ordinated drive to increase the number of Chinese tourists coming to New Zealand.09 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key bold before top Chinese meetingKiwi business people will have to be smart. Australia, for instance, is now facing strong competition in the hard commodities space from Africa.09 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessWool-dyeing process tipped a 'fantastic' revenue earnerA New Zealand-developed process for dying wool hailed as a world first in the textile industry has been snapped up by a US active wear manufacturer.09 Apr 05:30 PM
EmploymentRecovery spreading beyond Auckland and Christchurch - expertIf the economy ended 2012 with a reasonable head of steam up, it maintained it over the first three months of this year.09 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandVisa extensions for China's frequent travellersThe length of visas for China's frequent travellers to New Zealand will be extended, Prime Minister John Key has announced in Shanghai.09 Apr 05:44 AM
