BusinessTPP to be signed in NZThe controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal will be signed into existence in New Zealand.12 Jan 02:34 AM
OpinionSteven Joyce: A chance for a land of milk and moneyAs we head into 2016, a trio of trade agreements signed last year will do much to grow the future incomes and living standards of Kiwis, writes Steven Joyce.12 Jan 01:06 AM
BusinessBig-oil action spurs TPP opponentsA legal dispute over the Keystone XL oil pipeline is giving opponents of a Pacific trade agreement a fresh argument to get the US Congress to kill the pact.10 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessTPP to be signed in NZ next month - reportsThe Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be signed in New Zealand next month, according to media reports.06 Jan 09:55 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ honey exports double on manuka demandNew Zealand honey exports doubled in November as the country benefited from global demand in the $2.1 billion industry.05 Jan 11:46 PM
ManufacturingSoft start expected as jittery Oz market reopensLingering uncertainty about global growth and manufacturing is tipped to fuel a soft start to Australian trade when the market reopens today.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic support for TPP increasesThe number of people who oppose the TPP has gone down since the deal was concluded in October and the number supporting it has risen.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUS ambassador post music to Groser's earsFormer Trade Minister Tim Groser doesn't need to say he feels liberated: he exudes it.27 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessFirst deal under new Korea trade agreementA Whangarei pet care business said it was the first to take advantage of the new free trade agreement with South Korea.21 Dec 11:11 PM
AgribusinessExport deal will boost dairy pricesThe elimination of export subsidies for agricultural exports is a watershed for world trade that will help boost dairy prices, Fonterra says.19 Dec 11:43 PM
Freight and logisticsSlow boats from China getting even slowerEven with fuel at its cheapest price in almost a decade, the ships that carry goods around the world have been cutting speed.17 Dec 09:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time for a rethink on two-tier WTONew Zealand should have a critical rethink about whether it's time to join those that want to get the World Trade Organisation on to a two-tier system and reinvigorate global trade.16 Dec 08:29 PM
BusinessDairy sector report out: changes mootedA series of recommendations have been made to overhaul the dairy sector after a system investigation sparked by the botulism scare.15 Dec 07:50 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade gains record in 3rd quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade rose in the third quarter as a jump in fruit exports drove the biggest quarterly gain in sales of grocery, liquor and tobacco in more than 20 years.06 Dec 10:00 PM
BusinessFree-trade talks between NZ and EUA free-trade agreement between NZ and the European Union has been discussed at a meeting between Prime Minister John Key and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.01 Dec 09:12 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZX lifts threshold for block trades of milk powderNZX, New Zealand's financial markets operator, has increased the minimum volume of lots required in block trades of whole and skim milk powder futures, citing increased activity.01 Dec 12:00 AM
BDBDHealthcareF&P Healthcare record profit riseFisher & Paykel Healthcare's first-half profit rose to a record $62 million.26 Nov 08:50 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Breathing life into carbon fightHouseholds and most businesses face higher power and fuel bills under proposed changes to the emissions trading scheme.26 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessBank of China's push for local trade allianceTwenty Chinese e-commerce companies have been invited to New Zealand to attend the Bank of China's (BOC) 'Building Online Distribution' event to be held on Friday.22 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessNZ injects millions into Asean relationshipNew Zealand is boosting its development funding to the Asean region, Prime Minister John Key announced today,22 Nov 03:55 AM
AgribusinessKiwifruit marketer forecasts for ChinaZespri and the Shaanxi Provincial Government signed a memorandum which may lead to the Tauranga-based kiwifruit marketer growing fruit in China.19 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessTPP signing likely to be in NZThe TPP signing is likely to will place in NZ next year but at Trade Minister level only - had it been elevated to leader level, Barack Obama would be coming.18 Nov 05:21 PM
BusinessKey: TPP should be available to all in ApecPrime Minister John Key last night said any country in Apec that met the standards set in TPP should be accepted into the deal by the 12 foundation countries.17 Nov 04:44 PM
AgribusinessThird fall in a row for world dairy pricesThe August-September price bubble has popped, according to a dairy broker.17 Nov 04:19 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ dollar edges lower, may fall furtherThe New Zealand dollar was little changed against the greenback this afternoon as investors continue to weigh up whether the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates next month.16 Nov 04:57 AM
BusinessTo learn about gold, speak to an Indian sugar farmerEl Nino weather patterns have led to the driest monsoon season in six years, this has led many Indian farmers to cut back on gold consumption.16 Nov 12:15 AM
AgribusinessSlow start hurts AllianceDifficult conditions for sheep meat overseas helped drive Alliance Group's pre-tax profit down by 55.1 per cent to $7.9 million in the year.12 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessOregon's sin industries flourishingMicrobreweries and pot dispensaries aren't the major drivers of Portland's economy, but they loom much larger there than in most U.S. cities.11 Nov 09:20 PM
