ManufacturingTractors cut a path to record tradeDemand for machinery - including tractors - pushed imports values to a record in January27 Feb 04:06 AM
BDBDAgribusinessRecord imports and exports in JanuaryThe annual trade deficit for the year ended January was $3.22 billion.26 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandArdern's first big foreign affairs speechArdern spoke of US in terms of difference and China in terms of leadership.26 Feb 08:47 PM
BDBDBusinessArdern: NZ govt will not single out China for criticismArdern did not comment on China's proposal to extend presidential terms beyond ten years.26 Feb 08:26 PM
WorldTurnbull's big plea to TrumpPM Malcolm Turnbull says there's one thing the US could learn from Australia.24 Feb 10:23 PM
AgribusinessPort of Tauranga profit lifts 13 percentNZ's biggest port posted a net profit of $47 million, up from $41.9 million last year.22 Feb 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingBooming economy? How this one ratesAs we head into a 10th year of economic growth how does this era rank against other booms?22 Feb 04:00 PM
EconomyWarning signs flash as Trump stumbles towards trade warTrump has already imposed new tariffs on washing machines and solar panels.22 Feb 08:29 AM
New ZealandStudents lose thousands as NZQA closes schoolDeregistered school charged varying fees up to $16,000 but paid only partial refunds.22 Feb 02:32 AM
New ZealandSoper: Being part of the CPTPP is a no brainerImports likely to decline without the new international trade deal.21 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionPramuk Perera: What is NZ's Sri Lanka plan?COMMENT: The country can become a trade channel to rest of South Asia.20 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessPros and cons of Trans-Pacific Partnership due WednesdayThe Labour-led administration signed up to the regional trade and investment pact19 Feb 03:42 AM
BusinessIs US about to protect steel and aluminium with tariffs?Relying on foreign sources for critical materials poses threat to national security17 Feb 11:13 PM
BusinessTrump pressured to rejoin TPPUS farmers and food producers paint gloomy picture if America left out of trade deals.12 Feb 09:46 PM
OpinionDrain of USD liquidity could squeeze US$11t debtCOMMENT: The key lines of defence have held on Wall Street.12 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy giant Fonterra expanding in RussiaDairy giant quietly pours tens of millions into sensitive St Petersberg joint venture.11 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Parker pushes fair deal for allCOMMENT: David Parker's theme is on-song with challenges that ABAC is grappling with.06 Feb 04:00 PM
EconomyRiding the bitcoin wave in search of a golden shoreWhat's driving people to join the craze: "Bitcoin is my potential pension".04 Feb 01:26 AM
Employment'NZ has to change how it does business' - CTUNew Zealand needs to improve employment to improve the country says NZCTU03 Feb 11:42 PM
EconomyEconomy has been humming but is there trouble ahead?New forecasts from Infometrics paint a slower growth path for the NZ economy in 2018.01 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessParker: US has weakened its TPP positionParker says multinational tax behaviour has not helped the reputation of trade.28 Jan 05:45 AM
BusinessTrump's high-risk reversal of 70 years of trade progressDonald Trump slapped giant tariffs on the washing machine and solar-cell industries27 Jan 07:40 PM
BusinessChina tells world: It's us or the USChina has asked global leaders to choose Xi Jinping's global outlook or Donald Trump's.27 Jan 02:00 AM
BusinessBrian Fallow: NZ takes the right trade pathGains tough to measure, but deal better than protectionism25 Jan 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanLabour's female PMs merit salute for trade dealTwo women have shown principles and pragmatism24 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters had to support dealAfter Canada's no-show, Japan pressed to sign TPP, with or without Canada.24 Jan 05:58 AM
BDBDBusinessNZIBF praises concluded TPP negotiationsThe revised agreement will be signed by 11 nations in March.23 Jan 09:33 PM
New ZealandTPP deal is back onA year after the US withdrew from the TPP, a revised deal will be signed by 11 countries.23 Jan 07:05 PM
EconomyTrump's tariffs may put solar power workers in the darkThe request for protection was opposed by much of the domestic US solar industry23 Jan 07:50 AM
BusinessCoca-Cola boss' warning to Donald TrumpJames Quincey is adding to the chorus of leaders urging the US to preserve free trade.20 Jan 12:00 AM
ManufacturingAmerica's hypersonic spy planeLockheed Martin has been developing a successor to one of the fastest planes ever seen.16 Jan 07:08 PM
Banking and financeKiwi dollar firm, but seen drifting lower in 2018The NZ dollar's new-found strength may not last.08 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel Dunne: Foreign investment laws need reformCOMMENT: NZ companies with small shareholders from abroad can be caught up in OIO net.08 Jan 04:00 PM
CurrencyPorsche for Bitcoin on Trade MeBitcoin payment increasingly offered by sellers, but with a warning from Trade Me08 Jan 02:15 AM