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
AgribusinessFonterra's new China pushFonterra will launch its own infant formula brand in China this year as it looks to grab a slice of the booming market for the product in the Asian superpower.07 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionDavid Green: Chinese appetite food for thoughtThe key to unlocking the huge opportunities for NZ's food and beverage exporters in China will be found on the plates and in the shopping baskets of the increasingly wealthy urban Chinese, writes David Green.07 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRod MacKenzie: China not market for dilettantesThe groundwork has been laid for a successful relationship, says Rod MacKenzie.07 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessVisitors enjoy cultural experienceInternational tourists who take part in Maori cultural experiences spend more and stay longer on average Maori culture is creating an entree for New Zealand businesses into the lucrative Chinese market.07 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessChina Southern aiming to build bigger profile in NZChina Southern Airlines says New Zealand should be doing more for the growing number of Chinese tourists coming here.07 Apr 05:30 PM