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?

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.

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.

Business editor Liam Dann looks at just how much of a concern the China market crash should be for us here in New Zealand.

China's biggest currency intervention for more than two decades has jolted financial markets out of their traditional August lull.

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?

Finance Minister says Chinese counterparts have expressed concern to him, saying debate on foreign buyers more "hard-edged" in NZ than in other countries.

A cluster of Chinese restaurants does not make a "Chinatown", much as some people might wish it to be so.

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.

A group of Chinese individuals and businesses are planning on taking out a full-page advertisement in the Herald to speak out against housing claims.

Juwai.com has surveyed users and found 36 per cent of people spoken to bought property in New Zealand for investment.