OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Spies, selfies ... and plonkersThe first rule of spying is: don't get caught. Do so and there's a high risk you'll end up in a windowless underground concrete cell wondering when the goons clock on.28 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Our small NZX and why liquidity mattersTwo of the more important characteristics of any stock exchange are size and liquidity.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Leaked TPPA text has all the dangers Govt promised to negotiate awayYesterday Wikileaks posted a near-ready investment chapter of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) dated January 20.26 Mar 08:30 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwi retailers shocked at slavery claimsPopular pet food brands sold in New Zealand have been caught up in disturbing claims of slavery on the high seas.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpying inquiry a 'good thing' - KeyAn inquiry into NZ’s electronic surveillance agency has been launched, and Prime Minister John Key says he has "absolutely no concerns about it'.26 Mar 03:32 AM
AgribusinessTrade deficit widens to $2.2bThe trade deficit widened to $2.2 billion in the year ended February, the biggest it has been since August 2009.25 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessLogjam at China ports sees prices dropExport log prices dropped for the first time in eight months as shipments to China, the nation's largest market, exceeded demand.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessPort plans to woo AucklandersPorts of Auckland is planning an offensive this week to sell its expansion plans to Aucklanders, using the carrot of releasing Captain Cook Wharf for public use.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy sector tipped to deal with EU boostThe dairy industry can weather the prospect of increased production from the EU once quotas are lifted on April 1, says the chief executive of the farmer-funded DairyNZ.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessBrown loses support on port expansionThe majority of Auckland councillors now want a rethink on the controversial proposed expansion of the port.23 Mar 01:38 AM
New ZealandHow spy agency homed in on Groser's rivalsA top secret document reveals New Zealand's surveillance agency spied on candidates vying to be the director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).22 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessSouth Korea FTA boost for NZ exportersTrade Minister Tim Groser will today seal a free trade deal with South Korea that will essentially steer NZ towards a level playing field with its competitors.22 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessPressure mounts over extension plansThe protest was sparked by port company plans to begin building two massive extensions and Auckland Council voting to ease rules for further reclamation.22 Mar 04:00 PM
Agribusiness'An asset we shouldn't lose'About 2000 people and more than a hundred boats gathered today to protest plans by Ports of Auckland to reclaim more of Waitemata Harbour.22 Mar 04:44 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Confidence helping our economy power aheadThe December quarter 2014 gross domestic product statistics, released this week, show the economy was a top performer last year.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateNZ too low on value chain: BollardAlan Bollard says country misses vital returns by just upping primary production.20 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAuckland Harbour turned 'into a river'Auckland's Waitemata Harbour has been "turned from a harbour into a river", by Ports of Auckland expansion, yachting great Chris Dickson says.19 Mar 10:19 PM
BusinessVietnam trade deals beefed upNew Zealand and Vietnam aim to double trade to around $2.2 billion by 2020. The target announced yesterday was part of an accord between the two countries.19 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTop Kiwis back harbour protestProminent business leaders, sailors, architects, musicians have signed an open letter demanding that Ports of Auckland 'stop stealing our harbour'.19 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ, US escalate WTO action against IndonesiaNZ and the US have escalated a complaint against Indonesia to the World Trade Organisation on import restrictions.19 Mar 12:40 AM
BDBDManufacturingProperty, retail drive economy growthNew Zealand's economy grew 0.8 per cent in the last three months of 2014, led by retail and accommodation, Statistics New Zealand said today.18 Mar 10:50 PM
