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Feta debate likely in trade talks

NZ cheesemakers are expecting the EU to fight for name protections for geographically specialised products when negotiations begin for free trade.

Phil O'Reilly: Talks first step to really big deal

Just as good as the RWC victory was the news that NZ and the EU are to begin working towards negotiating a free trade agreement, writes Phil O'Reilly.

NZ open to ditching old ISDS model under NZ - EU trade deal

Investor-state dispute settlement has been the most controversial aspect of the TPP talks involving New Zealand and a part of EU talks with the US.

TPP: NZ eyes boost to European trade

Trade talks with EU may take years to start, writes Audrey Young.

Germany offers Turkey key sweetener

Germany offered Turkey the prospect of faster progress on its hope of joining the European Union in exchange for badly needed help in stemming the flow of refugees to Europe.

Michalis Rokas: EU seeks partnership with NZ

NZ in line for free trade talks with EU

Europe's chambers of commerce grouping, EuroChambres, has given its blessing to NZ being added to the EU Commission's plans for free trade talks.

Economic golden lining from young refugees

As many others recoil, Europe's greying powerhouse Germany senses opportunity.

Fewer migrant deaths after EU steps in

Fewer than 100 migrants have lost their lives crossing the Mediterranean since the EU boosted its search and rescue operations at the end of April.

How egg sales tell the story of Greece's woes

In a country in the midst of a new and ugly phase in its five-and-half-year-long debt crisis, eggs have become an unlikely barometer of life in a nonfunctional economy.

Greece find salvation in financial collapse

Greece's Parliament has approved a reform package to save the country from financial collapse.

John Roughan: Greece best left to its own devices

It would be better for all concerned if the European Central Bank stopped the supply of credit to Greece and left the country to its own devices, writes John Roughan.

Greece's last-chance bid

Greece has made a final bid for aid from Europe's bailout fund, as it faces a race against the clock to avoid economic collapse.

Bryan Gould: EU power brokers have guilty role in Greek tragedy

Why are the Germans and other creditors determined to force the Greeks into such a damaging dead end? The answer is they care little for the travails of the Greek people, writes Brian Gould.

Greece trap: What next?

Greek voters have given the EU a bloody nose - but the result means we could all end up getting hurt.

NZ Greeks react to 'no' outcome

Members of Auckland's Greek community have expressed relief at the referendum's outcome.