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NZ monitoring Canada dairy plan

Trade Minister Todd McClay says the Government is closely watching Canada's plans to protect its own dairy sector.

OceanaGold mine worth $1.3b

OceanaGold's Haile mine in South Carolina has been valued at A$1.3 billion ($1.34b) with expectations it's on target to pour first gold by December.

Brexit will lead to new opportunities, Brit PM tells John Key

'I think we now have some interesting opportunities for developing trade between UK and New Zealand,' says Theresa May.

Sign TPP or miss out, warns Key

Controversial trade deal a massive opportunity for US, says Key.

Gulf states trade deal a step closer

A free trade deal between New Zealand and the GCC was concluded in 2009 but has not been signed or ratified.

NZ dairy firms seek WTO action over Canada

A group representing New Zealand dairy companies has joined forces with overseas counterparts in a bid to get the World Trade Organisation

Protection vs cost finely balanced

COMMENT: Public interest test aims to find best solution for industry and consumers.

Smythe: Design the edge our steel needs

Comment: Time is ripe for New Zealand Steel to leverage off "possibly the most valuable iron in the world".

Trade rules block path to healthy climate

COMMENT: The science is clear: we must rapidly transition from fossil fuel energy. But industry won't let this happen without a fight.

NZ commodity prices rise as dairy extends rally

NZ commodity prices rose for a fourth month as the rebound in dairy continued, although a strong kiwi dollar limited gains for local producers.

Australia pips NZ in UK free trade talks

New Zealand shouldn't be concerned that Australia appears to be edging ahead in securing a crucial free trade deal with Britain, a local expert says.

The movement to build a Brexit wall

Farmers and industry leaders are pressing the government to support domestic business.

Editorial: Easter trading relief likely to be temporary

Most Western countries have quiet Sundays. We had only one remaining. Councils will probably succumb to their business lobbies, one after another.

Trade narrows, imports fall faster than exports

New Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.

Life calmly goes on after Brexit

The British High Commissioner's message to New Zealand and British businesses trading in the post-Brexit environment is "keep calm and carry on".

If not the TPP, then what?

COMMENT: Critics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal lack a strategic alternative.

Brexit: Thousands of Brits eye NZ

More than 10,500 registrations from people considering moving here from Britain have been lodged with Immigration New Zealand since the Brexit vote.

Brian Fallow: Easing into the future

Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler might be wondering right now what he has to do to move the needle on retail interest rates or the dollar.