New ZealandTPP discussion a 'solid meeting' - KeyPresident Barack Obama emerged from a meeting of leaders involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, including Prime Minister John Key, adamant the deal would be done.10 Nov 10:08 AM
Banking and financeChanges to LVR policy signalledLoan to value ratios on bank mortgage lending could be in for a change this week when the Reserve Bank releases its financial stability report.09 Nov 10:02 PM
New ZealandKey, Obama to press Japan on trade accordPrime Minister John Key will join United States President Barack Obama at a meeting in Beijing tonight to put heat on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands protest TPPAThousands of New Zealanders rallied in the streets against a contentious trade agreement.08 Nov 10:56 PM
BDBDCompaniesNZ-India free trade talks back onStalled free trade negotiations with India have taken a positive step forward with a commitment to schedule the next round of talks.06 Nov 07:24 PM
BDBDBusinessKirk seeks to raise up to $44m in tech floatDavid Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million ($44.5 million) in an initial public offer on the ASX of Bailador Technology Investments, an Australian and New Zealand tech fund.06 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeDollar dips below key 77 US cent markThe NZ dollar fell below a key support level of 77 US cents, driven by optimism about the outlook for the world's largest economy.05 Nov 08:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Groser will walk a tightrope in BeijingHeightened tensions between the world's two superpowers will test the diplomatic skills of Trade Minister Tim Groser who arrives in Beijing before John Key for the formal Apec leaders meeting.04 Nov 08:30 PM
AgribusinessDairy auction gives hope to farmersInternational dairy prices showed signs of stabilising at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.04 Nov 04:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessCommodity prices fall for eighth consecutive monthNew Zealand commodity prices fell for the eighth consecutive month in October, to the lowest level since March last year.04 Nov 01:04 AM
Banking and financeNZ dollar dives 2pc in morning tradingA resurgent US dollar and more bearish talk from the Reserve Bank combined to drive the kiwi dollar 2pc lower in active trading this morning.29 Oct 09:42 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: TPP deal keeps disappearing down rabbit holeEverything hinges on a deal on agriculture and automobiles between the US and Japan, writes Jane Kelsey. Despite intense negotiations for more than a year, they remain poles apart.29 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael Potts: G20 NZ's chance to make a real differenceIn a few weeks, Australia will welcome leaders of the world's major economies to Brisbane for the G20 Summit.27 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessNZ eyes a $2 trillion trade prizeNZ exporters will have better access to up to more than $2 trillion worth of government contracts, with a trade deal signed two years ago expected to come into force soon.27 Oct 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGroser has big concerns about dairy in TPPTrade Minister Tim Groser says he has concerns that New Zealand's market access for its dairy products under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be sewn up in private talks.27 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ trade deficit widensNZ's monthly trade deficit has widened more than expected as falling prices for logs and dairy products weighed on exports.23 Oct 10:26 PM