OpinionWhy it's hard to stop multinational corporationsCOMMENT: These days, the worst multinational corporations have names you've never heard.13 Apr 01:00 AM
BDBDAgribusinessKey heads to China for trade agreement 'upgrade'Prime Minister John Key will visit China this month to discuss the free trade agreement between the two countries.11 Apr 04:43 AM
RetailBooming demand is making vanilla taste badThe price of the vanilla bean has more than tripled in the past year as output slips and quality suffers.10 Apr 11:00 PM
ManufacturingCandidates call time on free tradeThe long-held faith in open markets is beginning to fade - and it isn't just political rhetoric, reports Bill Powell.07 Apr 06:30 PM
OpinionClive Crook: The case for free tradeCOMMENT: Does economics still believe in free trade?30 Mar 06:20 PM
BusinessPhantom goods disguise billions in China illicit moneyA steep rise in China's reported imports from Hong Kong has raised concerns that trade invoices are being manipulated to get capital.09 Mar 10:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFive other countries interested in joining TPPFive other countries have informally expressed interest in joining the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.07 Mar 01:30 AM
OpinionAlex Malley: United we stand with AustraliaUnder Key and Turnbull's leadership, the relationship between the nations is now stronger and closer than between any other country on earth, writes Alex Malley.06 Mar 10:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade dips in fourth quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade dips in fourth quarter on decline in basic material products.06 Mar 10:27 PM
CommoditiesDe Beers ramps up diamond salesDe Beers is ramping up diamond sales to cash in on a recovery from last year's slump.03 Mar 12:30 AM
AgribusinessEconomy grows despite woesPopulation growth, construction and tourism offset declines in NZ dairy prices.01 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTechnology could unwind decade-long trend in tradeTo the extent that robots become a less expensive input than labor in the production process, multinationals will be encouraged to "onshore" output to move it closer to their customer bases.29 Feb 05:10 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus surpriseNew Zealand unexpectedly posted a trade surplus last month as exports rose more than forecast, with higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.26 Feb 08:56 PM
AgribusinessObama optimistic about TPPPresident Barack Obama told governors Monday that he remains "cautiously optimistic" that Congress will approve a sweeping trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim nations this year.22 Feb 11:00 PM
AgribusinessDark clouds loom for Ports of AucklandExcess supply in industry augurs tough six months.22 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPorts of Auckland lifts first-half profit 9.5pcPorts of Auckland posted a 9.5 percent increase in first-half profit as the country's third-biggest port slashed its maintenance bill.22 Feb 12:30 AM
BusinessTop tips for Kiwi business in IranNZ Trade and Enterprise has released a new set of guidelines for doing business with post-sanctions Iran.22 Feb 12:20 AM
EditorialEditorial: US elections take adverse turn for NZThreats to tear up Trans-Pacific Partnership have damaging implications for our trade.12 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessPeru trade minister answers TPP criticsMagali Silva says small countries need to enter mega-regional agreements to thrive, writes Fran O'Sullivan.08 Feb 09:20 PM
BusinessTPP high on Parliament's agendaFierce debate that surrounded the TPP signing will move to Parliament today as the Government starts the process to ratify the huge trade deal08 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessFran O'Sullivan: Welcome for NZ's new man in WashingtonUnited States Trade Representative Mike Froman has rolled out a welcome mat to newbie ambassador to the US, Tim Groser.05 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessStan Walker speaks out against TPPMusic sensation Stan Walker has spoken out against supporting the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).03 Feb 06:40 AM
OpinionRaybon Kan: TPP - what could go wrong?Free study far easier to boast about than secretive trade deal that prioritises multinationals.02 Feb 08:30 PM
BusinessFocus already on expanding TPPAs nations gather in Auckland to sign giant trade deal, NZ eyes role as secretariat to steer in more members.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionWaitangi grandstanding wasted opportunity for MaoriThis year's Waitangi "issue" has been selected. It has been determined that the TPP is the most pressing issue on the Maori agenda, writes Jon Stokes.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMaking world safe for big businessBenefits from tariff cuts under the TPP trade pact will amount to a mere $40 a year for every New Zealander, writes Tim Hazledine.02 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessLobbyists plump for TPP in open letter to KeyBusiness and industry group leaders have lent their support to the TPP free trade agreement in an open letter to Prime Minister John Key.01 Feb 04:00 PM
AgribusinessBeijing seeks to restrict formula brandsAsia's biggest economy looks to limit manufacturers to three labels and impose stricter safety procedures.01 Feb 04:00 PM
EconomyMaori see TPP benefits, risksSome Maori business leaders say there are risks with the TPP, but people should look at it again to see the benefits it offers for the Maori economy.01 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionCharles Finny: TPP deserves praise from Maori, not condemnationFormer MP Hone Harawira has stated some complete falsehoods about Trans Pacific Partnership, Maori and the Treaty of Waitangi, wirtes Charles Finny.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Tune up for trade pactsTrade liberalisation is an ongoing process and there is still much for NZ to aim for.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionStephen Jacobi: What Labour's not seeing in TPP dealIn an open letter to Andrew Little, Stephen Jacobi argues Labour should take closer look at the TPP deal.31 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTPP: Here's what the world is sayingHere's what the international media think of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).27 Jan 11:00 PM
