China government backed Bright Food is understood to be the party in talks to take a stake in Silver Fern Farms.

New Zealand shares fell yesterday to their lowest level this year as offshore volatility weighed on sentiment again with markets across Asia weaker, with the exception of Australia.

Ownership of at least 30 to 40 per cent of New Zealand's biggest meat processor, Silver Fern Farms, looks set to pass to Chinese interests in a $100-million deal, say sources.

Will a Kiwi white knight emerge to fully recapitalise Silver Fern Farms, or will Chinese interests emerge as 50-50 partners with a New Zealand consortium to take the company forward?

Deal would increase dominance of New Zealand's biggest meat exporter but erode farmer control of the industry.

China's move doesn't have to spark rivalry, Japanese visitor tells Herald political editor Audrey Young.

New Zealand is likely to feel the impact of a slowdown in China, say economists.

Created in 2001, Fonterra was heralded as an "icon of economic transformation", a "breakthrough idea", "helping NZ catch the knowledge wave".

Breaking the mold of the London OE, a Wellington principal is encouraging students to see the opportunities in Asia.

Far beyond the big cities, growth in China's west is creating business opportunities for New Zealand companies.

As China guides its currency lower, it heightens default risks on foreign- currency debt and increases the odds of capital flight, which would slam stock prices.

Mainland Chinese consumers have a penchant for labels saying "Made by China" or "Made in China".

Some textile jobs are coming back from Asia to the US after companies are finding it cheaper to produce goods in the South.

Countries with large current-account surpluses need to boost domestic demand to help correct imbalances, says the IMF.

China share-market leverage from sources such as online lenders and umbrella trusts has plunged by 61 per cent.

Just one year ago, it seemed unthinkable that officials in Wellington and Sydney, more typically known for their hawkishness and stubborn independence, would join the global race towards zero.

If the govt delivers on its promise to encourage spending, China's consumer base could hit $67 trillion over the next decade.

Assistant professor of finance Noah Smith asks what if other nations can't pick up the slack when China slows?

Auckland’s top Barfoot & Thompson real estate agent says most of the clients she sells homes to are people who live here, not China.

Chinese shoppers and business owners in Dominion Rd are at odds with their non-Chinese counterparts about the ethnic precinct being branded "Chinatown".

Former Labour party official attacks leadership for singling out Chinese people: "I am Maori. My wife is of Chinese descent. My money is not foreign."

Househunters based in China made up more than half the visitors to New Zealand’s top Mandarin property sales web site, most only looking in Auckland.

While collaboration is known to provide a quick avenue into the Asian markets, it comes with the complexities of managing a partnership.

How do Kiwis really feel about Asian people? Results from a sprawling study show warmth toward Asians has been growing.

The founder of a Mandarin property website says the true buyers from China are migrants and those looking for good schools.

Phil Twyford says Auckland owes a real estate employee who leaked data about thousands of real estate deals a “debt of gratitude”.

Fonterra says it is disappointed about a poor first-half result expected by its Chinese infant formula investment, Beingmate Baby & Child.

Rodney Jones says it's time to take action on the issue of Chinese property investment.

Landlords, lawyers, real estate agents and accountants have presented submissions to the Parliamentary select committee.

The debate about non-resident Chinese buying Auckland houses could hurt bilateral relations and Labour has already done "immeasurable" damage to the links between the two countries, says a top boss.