CompaniesNZ at 'crossroads' over China buy-inChinese investment in Silver Fern Farms would be a momentous event for New Zealand, says the former head of a meat industry lobby group.13 Sep 09:43 PM
Opinion'Golden September' shows bright futureSeptember is early spring in New Zealand and is "Golden Autumn" in China.09 Sep 07:45 PM
BusinessBright Food tipped as Silver Fern bidderChina government backed Bright Food is understood to be the party in talks to take a stake in Silver Fern Farms.06 Sep 09:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesSpooked investors push index to year lowNew 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.04 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessChinese eye $100m chunk of Silver FernOwnership 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.04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanMore than China option in SF playWill 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?04 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessChinese want 50pc of Silver Fern FarmsDeal would increase dominance of New Zealand's biggest meat exporter but erode farmer control of the industry.03 Sep 11:50 PM
Banking and financeAsia bank chief sees room for twoChina's move doesn't have to spark rivalry, Japanese visitor tells Herald political editor Audrey Young.03 Sep 05:00 PM
EconomyBroken ChinaNew Zealand is likely to feel the impact of a slowdown in China, say economists.28 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessFonterra - the options for changeCreated in 2001, Fonterra was heralded as an "icon of economic transformation", a "breakthrough idea", "helping NZ catch the knowledge wave".27 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentLondon OE too tough? Head eastBreaking the mold of the London OE, a Wellington principal is encouraging students to see the opportunities in Asia.25 Aug 03:36 AM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: China crisis - how worried should we be?Business editor Liam Dann looks at just how much of a concern the China market crash should be for us here in New Zealand.24 Aug 11:50 PM
EconomyChina's devaluation a peace offering?China's biggest currency intervention for more than two decades has jolted financial markets out of their traditional August lull.22 Aug 10:31 PM
BusinessWestern China ripe for opportunitiesFar beyond the big cities, growth in China's west is creating business opportunities for New Zealand companies.20 Aug 05:00 PM
EconomyChina adds chainsaw to economic juggling actAs 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.15 Aug 12:00 AM
BusinessChina wants Chinese brandsMainland Chinese consumers have a penchant for labels saying "Made by China" or "Made in China".08 Aug 12:00 AM
ManufacturingMade in China - not so cheapSome textile jobs are coming back from Asia to the US after companies are finding it cheaper to produce goods in the South.05 Aug 02:35 AM
EconomyGlobal growth held back by trade imbalances - IMFCountries with large current-account surpluses need to boost domestic demand to help correct imbalances, says the IMF.31 Jul 11:00 PM
EconomyEnd of the affair? China's love of stock leverage is waningChina share-market leverage from sources such as online lenders and umbrella trusts has plunged by 61 per cent.29 Jul 02:45 AM
OpinionWilliam Pesek: Now the markets are doing the bullyingJust 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.27 Jul 09:33 PM
EconomyChina's $67 trillion consumer economyIf the govt delivers on its promise to encourage spending, China's consumer base could hit $67 trillion over the next decade.26 Jul 02:00 AM
EconomyWill the world ever have fast economic growth again?Assistant professor of finance Noah Smith asks what if other nations can't pick up the slack when China slows?24 Jul 11:00 PM
Media and marketingChina backlash on NZ propertyFinance Minister says Chinese counterparts have expressed concern to him, saying debate on foreign buyers more "hard-edged" in NZ than in other countries.21 Jul 12:08 AM
EditorialEditorial: Chinatown decision up to ChineseA cluster of Chinese restaurants does not make a "Chinatown", much as some people might wish it to be so.20 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessChinese agent says clients localAuckland’s top Barfoot & Thompson real estate agent says most of the clients she sells homes to are people who live here, not China.20 Jul 07:44 AM
RetailIs it okay to call it 'Chinatown'?Chinese shoppers and business owners in Dominion Rd are at odds with their non-Chinese counterparts about the ethnic precinct being branded "Chinatown".19 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessUnder fire for singling out ChineseFormer Labour party official attacks leadership for singling out Chinese people: "I am Maori. My wife is of Chinese descent. My money is not foreign."17 Jul 12:10 AM
BusinessHalf of hits on property site from overseasHousehunters 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.16 Jul 06:56 PM
OpinionSiah Hwee Ang: More than one way to reach a marketWhile collaboration is known to provide a quick avenue into the Asian markets, it comes with the complexities of managing a partnership.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ attitudes to Asian people improvingHow do Kiwis really feel about Asian people? Results from a sprawling study show warmth toward Asians has been growing.16 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessEducation driving China property interestThe founder of a Mandarin property website says the true buyers from China are migrants and those looking for good schools.15 Jul 10:10 PM
Business'Govt did not want Aucklanders to know'Phil Twyford says Auckland owes a real estate employee who leaked data about thousands of real estate deals a “debt of gratitude”.15 Jul 09:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's Chinese partner expects lossFonterra says it is disappointed about a poor first-half result expected by its Chinese infant formula investment, Beingmate Baby & Child.15 Jul 05:00 PM
