New Zealand'Strategic move': Tourism town's bid to attract more Chinese touristsTourism agency inks partnership with Air China to 'strengthen ties'.19 Feb 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessReserve Bank on track for ‘more cuts sooner’ but reduces forecast for house pricesThe RBNZ warned of uncertainty around US tariffs and geopolitical events.19 Feb 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDoes uncertainty harm the economy? Business leaders are about to find outNew York Times: The US economy is about to test this.18 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnalysis: How Trump’s one-for-one tariff proposal threatens the global economyNew York Times: White House plans are sowing uncertainty and risking inflation.17 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Could Trumponomics ruin plans for a rate cut recovery?Local food prices are rising again and US trade policy threatens to lift global inflation.15 Feb 09:12 PM
BusinessCanadian steel firms face turmoil after US ‘stab in the back’'Like brothers to us', but after decades of trade that may be about to change.12 Feb 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: The return of ‘voodoo economics’ - do lower taxes generate more revenue? Liam Dann takes a deeper look at the logic behind low tax regimes and the options for NZ .11 Feb 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Trump's tariffs and why we can't lose sight of basic economic conceptsOPINION: You would think the world wouldn’t have to relearn basis economic lessons today.07 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTrump, the Panama Canal and the Hong Kong firm at the heart of a showdownNew York Times: What is CK Hutchison, and who is this tycoon?06 Feb 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannInside Economics: Trump’s trade war – counting the ways it could hit Kiwis in the back pocketOPINION: Why do economists hate tariffs? And what will they do to your mortgage rate?05 Feb 02:00 AM
BusinessDonald Trump hits pause on Canada, Mexico tariffs after last-minute dealsThe US President announced a 30-day halt in the tariffs due to be imposed on Canada.03 Feb 11:20 PM
BusinessTrump agrees to ‘immediately pause’ Mexico tariffs as world markets slumpFears of a global trade war earlier sent US, European and Asian markets into a fall.03 Feb 04:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMarket close: F&P Healthcare shares plunge on Trump tariff newsThe New Zealand sharemarket slumped to its biggest single-day-fall since December 19.03 Feb 05:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTrump trade wars: What impact tariffs will have on Kiwi businessesNew Zealand will feel the indirect impact of America's policy on world trade, experts say.03 Feb 03:57 AM
BusinessTop NZ company says Trump’s US tariffs will increase costs, share price fallsFisher & Paykel Healthcare makes a lot of products in Mexico, now a target of tariffs.02 Feb 08:56 PM
BusinessTrump says tariffs ‘pain’ will be ‘worth the price’Trump rejects claims of 'Dumbest Trade War in History', hits back about 'poisonous drugs'.02 Feb 05:38 PM
WorldChina, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffsCanadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.02 Feb 02:59 AM
PoliticsNew UK Trade Envoy to NZ quits X after abuse targeting clothes, hairIt comes just days after her appointment. 31 Jan 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: Better times ahead for NZX-listed dairy companies?Synlait is back in action after a terrible 2024, while trade tension overhangs FPH.30 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessBurger demand fuels trade, US overtakes Australia to be NZ's second-biggest export partnerNew Zealand recorded a rare trade surplus last month.30 Jan 12:15 AM
BusinessTrump, Musk and AI: What happened at DavosStress less and chill out, WTO boss tells people about tariffs at meeting of global elite.23 Jan 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTodd Muller: NZ's place in Trump's muscular trade stanceOPINION: I thought Trump would be a short-term phenomenon - I was wrong.22 Jan 02:00 AM
BusinessCanada vows strong response, Mexico urges calm in face of Trump threatsFentanyl fixation and illegal immigration issues strain relations.21 Jan 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ braces for impact of US trade policiesOPINION: The 47th US President's policies may challenge New Zealand trade dynamics.21 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's plan to double exports is easier said than doneOPINION: Maybe doubling exports is aspirational. But there is room for improvement.21 Jan 02:00 AM
BusinessChina set to post sluggish growth as doldrums deepenSluggish local demand and gathering storm clouds over the country’s trade outlook.16 Jan 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Business optimistic on New Year despite uncertain recoveryOPINION: But cuts to the Official Cash Rate will take time to flow through to borrowers.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Luxon promises laser-focus on economy, but will his aim be off?OPINION: Luxon's State of the Nation speech should outline urgent, bold reform.16 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessTrump tariffs: Trudeau says ‘everything on the table’ for responseCanadian PM may take aim at toilets and Florida orange juice to strike back at US tariffs.16 Jan 01:13 AM
BusinessRenewed US trade war threatens China's 'lifeline'Exports have historically been a key engine in the world's second-largest economy.15 Jan 04:06 AM
BusinessUS bans imports from dozens of Chinese firms over 'forced labour'Uyghur forced labour claims have consequences for mining, textiles and solar industries.14 Jan 09:47 PM
BusinessTrump says he will create ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffsBut who will foot the bill on tariffs?14 Jan 06:37 PM
BusinessUS announces new restrictions on AI chip exportsIndustry backlash and most countries will face a cap on advanced chip imports.14 Jan 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLogistics groups move Chinese staff to help companies tackle Sino-US trade tensionsFinancial Times: Firms redeploy Mandarin speakers to help manufacturers set up overseas.12 Jan 09:25 PM