AgribusinessPM: We're eyeing up surplus Crown landThe Government is eyeing up surplus Crown land to boost Auckland's chronic land supply shortage.26 Jan 11:30 PM
BusinessTPP national assessment analysis releasedThe release comes two weeks earlier than expected in a bid to counter opposition.25 Jan 10:20 PM
EconomyKeep calm and carry on - analystsLocal fund managers are not pushing the panic button despite plunging world sharemarkets and plummeting oil prices.21 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessPM will back TPP on maraePrime Minister John Key says he will promote the merits of the TPP free trade agreement on the lower marae at Waitangi.21 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessTPP ministers to sign deal at SkyCitySky City's been named as the location for Asia Pacific trade ministers to sign the Trans Pacific Partnership deal on February 4.20 Jan 09:30 PM
EconomyWhy cheap oil is not an economic blessingThere are two different flavors of "supply side" economics.20 Jan 06:00 PM
EconomyGlobal survey reveals bosses' fears about year aheadNew research has revealed a gloomy outlook among chief executives, particularly about growing geopolitical risks.19 Jan 04:00 PM
EconomyIran's back, but goalposts have shiftedIt won't be business as usual for Iranian oil exporters. Much has happened since sanctions were tightened.17 Jan 07:43 PM
BDBDBusinessJapanese firm plans $23m Otago sawmilling expansionThe New Zealand forestry unit of Japan's Oji Group plans to invest $23 million to consolidate and expand capacity at its sawmilling and drying facilities in Otago.15 Jan 10:42 PM
CompaniesUS stocks fluctuate, oil resumes slide as China soothing fadesGlobal shares retreated for a fifth day, poised for their biggest weekly decline since 2011.08 Jan 07:10 PM
OpinionMark Lister: Expect more ups and downs next yearSlower growth, lower returns, and more ups and downs could all form part of the investment roadmap for 2016, writes Mark Lister.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic support for TPP increasesThe number of people who oppose the TPP has gone down since the deal was concluded in October and the number supporting it has risen.27 Dec 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessChina top export destination in NovemberChina cemented its position as New Zealand's top export destination in November.23 Dec 12:00 AM
AgribusinessDairy prices eke out small gain in last 2015 auctionDairy prices finished the year on a slightly firmer note at this morning's GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index gaining by just 1.9 per cent.15 Dec 08:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade gains record in 3rd quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade rose in the third quarter as a jump in fruit exports drove the biggest quarterly gain in sales of grocery, liquor and tobacco in more than 20 years.06 Dec 10:00 PM
EnergyBig Oil faces activists' growing ireA cartoon circulating on Twitter carries a warning for the oil industry.02 Dec 11:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZX lifts threshold for block trades of milk powderNZX, New Zealand's financial markets operator, has increased the minimum volume of lots required in block trades of whole and skim milk powder futures, citing increased activity.01 Dec 12:00 AM
OpinionAlexandra Macmillan & Rhys Jones: TPP must not block the path to healthy climate actionIn the face of New Zealand's irrational reluctance to walk away from a bad deal, a climate 'carve out' may be our best chance for a healthy climate future, writes Alexandra Macmillan and Rhys Jones.27 Nov 12:49 AM
AgribusinessFutures hint at bounce-back for dairy pricesDairy prices look to have finally bottomed out and tentative signs have emerged in the futures market that they may soon improve.23 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessSmall Japanese companies supported in TPP planThe Japanese government has drafted an outline of comprehensive policies related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact.23 Nov 01:00 AM
BusinessBank of China's push for local trade allianceTwenty Chinese e-commerce companies have been invited to New Zealand to attend the Bank of China's (BOC) 'Building Online Distribution' event to be held on Friday.22 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessNZ injects millions into Asean relationshipNew Zealand is boosting its development funding to the Asean region, Prime Minister John Key announced today,22 Nov 03:55 AM
BDBDEnergyOil glut puts pressure on global storage facilitiesThe world is running out of storage facilities supplies of oil and may soon exhaust tanker space, raising the chances of a plunge in crude prices.20 Nov 05:00 PM
BusinessTo learn about gold, speak to an Indian sugar farmerEl Nino weather patterns have led to the driest monsoon season in six years, this has led many Indian farmers to cut back on gold consumption.16 Nov 12:15 AM
EconomyWhere's the economic growth? Sub-Saharan AfricaSub-Saharan has had the fastest economic growth over the last 10 years.11 Nov 12:10 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Regional wine register uncorkedArea labelling is sure to be extended in the upcoming free trade talks with the European Union, writes Audrey Young.05 Nov 08:00 PM
AgribusinessTPP text released: What does it reveal?"The large number of documents released today amount to over 6000 pages of text and market access schedules," Trade Minister Tim Groser said.05 Nov 08:33 AM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Trade negotiations with EU, just as fraught as TPPJane Kelsey explains what the EU has to gain from an agreement with NZ, which has almost no tariffs and Europe is the 2nd largest source of foreign investment.04 Nov 08:33 PM
OpinionPhil O'Reilly: Talks first step to really big dealJust 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.04 Nov 08:24 PM
AgribusinessPayout prospects fall as world dairy prices dropAny chance of an upgrade in Fonterra's farmer payout became more remote today after a big drop in world dairy prices.03 Nov 10:30 PM
