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Claire Trevett: Recall Ypres, Hollande? Now sign here

So much for the catchphrase "Don't mention the war" - these days no leader in want of a free trade deal should let a historic war go to waste, writes Claire Trevett.

Dollar trades near 7-year high against yen

The NZ dollar held near a seven-year high against the yen before services sector and retail sales figures that are expected to show the domestic economy continues to grow apace.

NZ expects to benefit from G20 growth pledge

Exploiting Russia sanctions 'a bad look'

John Key says major companies have been asked not to exploit the gap left by other countries' trade sanctions on Russia because to do so would be a "terrible look" for NZ.

NZ part of global push against tax avoidance

There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brisbane.

Liam Dann: South Korea open for business

The free trade deal announced with South Korea is extremely good news for a number of our export industries, writes Liam Dann.

No trade with Russia

Prime Minister John Key says Russia has tried to reignite free trade talks - but New Zealand has made it clear it will not budge until Russia buckles to international demands over Ukraine.

John Roughan: TPP still the most promising talks in town

Sitting around the big table in Brisbane this weekend, the 20 leaders should take a good refreshing breath of the Pacific air, and drink plenty of the water.

Dollar soars to 7-year high against yen

Audrey Young: Trade on the agenda but war on the mind

This year's Apec has been as much a security summit for Prime Minister John Key as a trade and economic summit.

Labour calls for building competition

Labour's housing spokesman Phil Twyford has raised concerns about anti-competitive building industry practices after the world's second biggest wallboard maker said it was reviewing its structure in New Zealand.

Open Country says expect reduced dairy payout

Private dairy ingredient manufacturer Open Country Dairy has told its suppliers to expect a reduced payout in a range of $4.70 to $4.90 per kg of milksolids for 2014/5.

They come in peace (shoot to kill?)

Apec shirts mocked for their similarity to <i>Star Trek</i> uniforms, but there's no shirtfronting as Tony Abbott and Vladimir Putin pose for a portrait.

Dollar slips as US holiday saps trading

Fighting fund to finance TPP battle

New Zealand businesses are planning a "fighting fund" for a pro-TPP campaign once a deal is finished and in the public arena, Prime Minister John Key was told.

Editorial: NZ well placed to ensure quality

The diversity of the countries within the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation bloc has meant it has stayed on the backburner. Until now, that is.