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
CommoditiesWhen I tried to buy crude oilOil may be king of the commodities, but its physical form is tough to come by.09 Nov 01:00 AM
AgribusinessGreg Muir: Farming and the future of foodFarming is largely a long term intergenerational business. But what could that future look like?06 Nov 12:10 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Regional wine register uncorkedArea labelling is sure to be extended in the upcoming free trade talks with the European Union, writes Audrey Young.05 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandFeta debate likely in trade talksNZ cheesemakers are expecting the EU to fight for name protections for geographically specialised products when negotiations begin for free trade.05 Nov 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTPP text released: What does it reveal?"The large number of documents released today amount to over 6000 pages of text and market access schedules," Trade Minister Tim Groser said.05 Nov 08:33 AM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Trade negotiations with EU, just as fraught as TPPJane Kelsey explains what the EU has to gain from an agreement with NZ, which has almost no tariffs and Europe is the 2nd largest source of foreign investment.04 Nov 08:33 PM
OpinionPhil O'Reilly: Talks first step to really big dealJust as good as the RWC victory was the news that NZ and the EU are to begin working towards negotiating a free trade agreement, writes Phil O'Reilly.04 Nov 08:24 PM
