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UK Trade Minister makes surprise visit to NZ

Liz Truss says the UK has an eye on joining the CPTPP.

Liam Dann: Hong Kong's tough choice makes NZ look lucky

COMMENT: Clash of ideologies in Hong Kong puts NZ's diplomatic dilemmas in perspective.

Liam Dann: A strange and interesting time to be in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong business leaders are still trying to focus on strategic commercial goals.

'She's a hard road finding the perfect trade deal' - On the Map podcast

Commentators discuss what kind of trade deals are best.

Trade barriers for NZ exporters spike - US worst culprit

Donald Trump's trade war has given many countries a green light to increase barriers.

Market Watch: Why do investors buy bonds with negative returns?

As interest rates and bonds head for negative territory, what keeps investors interested?

Beehive Diaries: PM skips KiwiBuild, Bridges plays cricket

Claire Trevett dissects the week in which Shane Jones turned 60 and KiwiBuild shrunk.

Robertson holds nerve on spending as growth slows

Is it time for emergency fiscal stimulus? "We're not there yet," says Finance Minister.

'Senseless disputes': Trump's trade wars 'damaging global economy'

G7 could be 'last moment to restore our political community', the EU President warned.

Trump 'hereby' orders US business out of China. Can he do that?

Some see command as more than "cheap talk," saying he has real levers to compel compliance

$1 billion puzzle: Why A2's record result still not enough

Alternative milk company A2 Milk continues to invest in growth.

Westpac's warning: Economy will get worse before it gets better

GDP growth has slowed and while lower rates will provide a boost, it maybe short lived.

Letters: Trade wars' flow-on effects start to show

Around one third of government bonds are now offered with negative interest rates.

Mike Taylor: Interest rates – a race to the bottom

We all know that greed is the undoing of most, if not all investors.

Clues for the future of Brexit may be found in New Zealand

The only relevant historical case named by the Bank of England governor is 1973 NZ.

U.S. seeks seizure of Iranian oil tanker in new escalation

Washington is seeking to take control of an Iranian oil tanker.