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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key woos ChinaPM's aim is for the two countries to create food supply chains, writes Fran O'Sullivan.07 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessFonterra's new China planDairy giant to pick up the premium it has so far left on the table, writes Fran O'Sullivan.07 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: PM's turn to be gung-ho on ChinaKey's bilateral talks with Chinese premier Li Keqiang have a serious agenda.07 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessMaking the most of Middle earth<i>The Hobbit</i> is providing an incentive for Tourism NZ to promote NZ to Chinese visitors writes Brierley Penn.07 Apr 05:30 PM
