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New Zealand and UK fail to hit Brexit trade deal target
Officials had hoped to reach an accord by the end of August.
UK-NZ trade deal 'highly possible' by end of August
Insiders said UK trade secretary Liz Truss would be driving a hard bargain.
Premium: British High Commissioner Laura Clarke determined to get FTA
British High Commissioner to New Zealand Laura Clarke remains committed to a Free Trade Agreement as part of the UK’s post-Brexit strategy. Video / Mark Mitchell
NZ secures Apec deal for equitable Covid vaccine access
The 21 Apec countries represent over a third the population and half the world's GDP.
Apec 2021: Minister to push for end to vaccine trade barriers
This Saturday is the first big leaders meeting of Apec 2021, when trade ministers meet.
Britain ends long Brexit journey with economic break from EU
The move just hours ago ended a 48-year partnership with the European Union.
How China's trade attack is backfiring
Recent sanctions have hit Australia hard but also come with a price for China.
Export boom and import plunge drives big trade surplus
Technically good news, the trade surplus is also a reflection of the pandemic-hit economy.
US-China spats rattle world, prompting calls for unity
Caught in the middle, other world governments are trying to defend their own interests.
Dairy exports shore up June trade surplus
June marked another trade surplus as exports continued to hold up well.
Gluckman, Clark, Fyfe: NZ needs clear strategy to open border
Three influential New Zealanders are calling for a plan.
NZ-UK free trade talks kick off
Formal free talks agreement begin for free trade deal as UK enters post-Brexit world.
Romanian President Ceaușescu's 1978 State Visit to UK
President Ceaușescu of Romania arrived in London for a four-day State Visit and was greeted by Her Majesty the Queen. Video / AP
Editorial: It's hard to overstate WTO setback for international law
EDITORIAL: New Zealand has always had a particular need for multilateral agreements.
PM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor
PM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor. Video / Audrey Young
Focus Live Earlier: PM Ardern speaks moments after meeting President Trump in New York
Focus Live Earlier: PM Ardern speaks moments after meeting President Trump in New York.
Disturbing signs ahead for NZ trade
Experts predict change in the global trading environment leaves us on the edge of crisis.
Liam Dann: Hong Kong's tough choice makes NZ look lucky
COMMENT: Clash of ideologies in Hong Kong puts NZ's diplomatic dilemmas in perspective.
Trade barriers for NZ exporters spike - US worst culprit
Donald Trump's trade war has given many countries a green light to increase barriers.
How the trade war is hurting NZ - threat vs reality
As the trade war heats up markets are rattled, but how hard is it really hitting NZ?
Liam Dann: Is this the stupidest thing Trump's ever said?
COMMENT: Never mind Greenland, it doesn't get dumber than Trump's 2018 take on trade wars.
Trump 'hereby' orders US business out of China. Can he do that?
Some see command as more than "cheap talk," saying he has real levers to compel compliance
History complicates Seoul-Tokyo trade dispute
Here's a look at the source of the troubles between Seoul and Tokyo.
Is fall in global dairy trade sign of China's weaker purchasing power?
Are Chinese buyers feeling the pinch as the yuan devalues?
Brian Gaynor: NZ risks being caught in trade war crossfire
COMMENT: China and the US may force us to choose between them.
Liam Dann: Markets on edge as China and US face-off on trade
COMMENT: Can officials broker peace in the trade war that's slowing global growth?
What a hard Brexit could mean for NZ's trade with UK
The rise of Boris Johnson has added more uncertainty to the mix for trade with Britain.
China's economy slows to 27-year low amid trade war with US
Beijing and Washington remain locked in a trade war that has no end in sight.
Liam Dann: Swine fever casts shadow on global economy
COMMENT: Epidemic has potential to change the economic equations for New Zealand.
Sheep milk opens NZ up to whole new market
The White Sheep Co is tapping into two emerging markets.
Parker tells officials to fast track China free trade agreement upgrade
Progress has been made but certain dairy industry proposals are off the table.
Fonterra's Beingmate back in black, looks to avoid delisting
Beingmate expects net profit of $9m in financial year 2018.