OpinionOpinion: Trade policy needs total rethinkCOMMENT: This is the perfect time to launch a fundamental rethink of New Zealand's trade policy that starts from first principles.08 Sep 11:06 PM
BDBDCompaniesMilford Funds profit tumbles 71pcMilford Funds, posted a 71 per cent decline in annual profit and incurred costs to introduce new processes in response to regulatory requirements.07 Sep 12:47 AM
AgribusinessNZ dollar rallies after GDTWorld dairy prices put on their third significant gain in a row at the latest GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) auction overnight.06 Sep 06:25 PM
AgribusinessStubbornly strong kiwi hits exportsManufacturing exports slumped by more than 20 per cent in July as a persistently strong Kiwi dollar puts pressure on the sector.06 Sep 05:00 PM
Business'Distracting' plumber refused roleAn award-winning Auckland plumber has claimed her original request for an apprenticeship was turned down because she may have "distracted" male staff.05 Sep 02:40 AM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ commodity prices rise as dairy extends rallyNZ commodity prices rose for a fourth month as the rebound in dairy continued, although a strong kiwi dollar limited gains for local producers.05 Sep 01:50 AM
BusinessAustralia pips NZ in UK free trade talksNew 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.04 Sep 07:05 AM
BusinessThe movement to build a Brexit wallFarmers and industry leaders are pressing the government to support domestic business.31 Aug 12:52 AM
EditorialEditorial: Easter trading relief likely to be temporaryMost Western countries have quiet Sundays. We had only one remaining. Councils will probably succumb to their business lobbies, one after another.28 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade narrows, imports fall faster than exportsNew Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.23 Aug 11:50 PM
BusinessLife calmly goes on after BrexitThe British High Commissioner's message to New Zealand and British businesses trading in the post-Brexit environment is "keep calm and carry on".23 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionIf not the TPP, then what?COMMENT: Critics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal lack a strategic alternative.22 Aug 04:24 AM
BusinessBrexit: Thousands of Brits eye NZMore than 10,500 registrations from people considering moving here from Britain have been lodged with Immigration New Zealand since the Brexit vote.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Easing into the futureReserve 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.18 Aug 09:30 PM
AgribusinessAvocados are going to be cheaperThe new season is predicted to be the biggest New Zealand has ever seen.17 Aug 06:24 PM
AgribusinessKiwi honey, wine face new Chinese rulesChinese regulations that caused upheaval in New Zealand's infant formula industry two years ago are set to be extended to honey and wine exporters.15 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Trade, gulags and black boxesCOMMENT: The week has provided plenty to pique an observer's interest.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrade upA chronic shortage of apprentices has sparked a national campaign to promote New Zealand's need for more skilled people in trades and services.11 Aug 11:53 PM
BusinessZespri suspends shipping to ChinaZespri won't be exporting to its biggest market by volume until new checking protocols are in place.05 Aug 09:40 PM
BDBDCompaniesBank of England cuts rates overnightWall Street was little changed as investors eyed Friday's US jobs data to gauge the odds of a Federal Reserve rate increase this year.04 Aug 09:26 PM
BDBDCompaniesWall St, retailers slide overnightWall Street slid with shares of retailers and car makers amid concern that a better-than-expected pace of consumer spending is not sustainable.02 Aug 07:53 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices up 6.6pc overnightWorld dairy prices have shot higher at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, with the GDT price index gaining 6.6pc.02 Aug 07:20 PM
OpinionNZ a pearl in China's string of dealsCOMMENT: The broader downstream benefits to New Zealand exporters from increased investment in trade routes and infrastructure are self-evident.02 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessScrutiny a technical issue: ZespriZespri and the Government are batting away suggestions that politics has played any role in increased scrutiny of New Zealand kiwifruit entering China.02 Aug 08:25 AM
BDBDCompaniesEnergy stocks slide with oil overnightWall Street was mixed to start its week, with energy stocks falling alongside a drop in the price of oil.01 Aug 08:36 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: NZ must raise voice on world stageCOMMENT: New Zealand should grab the opportunity to be at the forefront in creating the new narrative for global trade.31 Jul 05:00 PM
RetailAlibaba floats airport free-trade zoneChinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has floated a proposal for a free trade zone to be created in Auckland near to the airport.31 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDCommoditiesOceanaGold first-half profit almost triplesThe gain in first-half profit reflects a recovery in the price of gold.28 Jul 10:47 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Tide going out on global tradeCOMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.28 Jul 10:15 PM
BDBDCompaniesShares in Ford sink overnightWall Street was mixed amid disappointing earnings from Ford Motor and better-than-expected results from Facebook.28 Jul 08:54 PM
EnergyBusinesses in limbo after tax rulingTrustpower may now have to pay nearly $15 million in tax and interest after losing a Supreme Court appeal.26 Jul 10:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFruit exports jump, led by kiwifruitNew Zealand fruit exports have been the shining star of commodities over the past year.26 Jul 12:14 AM
BDBDCompaniesWall St down as earnings home run awaitedWall Street slid with the price of oil, pushing down shares of Chevron and Exxon Mobil, as investors awaited a host of key events.25 Jul 08:05 PM
AgribusinessStatus quo amid Brexit 'divorce'Uncertainty persists as to what Britain's exit from the European Union will mean for New Zealand primary producers.25 Jul 05:00 PM
