Japan's association with TPP marks a remarkable sea-change in Japanese policy and is full of consequence for New Zealand.

A far cry from the stinking ruins of the war-ravaged city New Zealand's war veterans saw here 60 years ago, Seoul is now an attractive destination.

Silver lining for some of the non-mining cities and industries as interest rates and currency decline, writes Mark Lister.

China's so-called "economic miracle" has hit some speed wobbles, but a top NZ economist says this country should be insulated from any direct impact.

What happens to NZ if China's mothers decide breast is best?

There is a huge value in the fact that in New Zealand we have clean water and beautiful forests to enjoy, so why doesn't our GDP reflect this?

The kiwi is expected to appreciate further against the Australian after the cross rate hit a near five-year high this week.

A weaker exchange rate more than offset lower world prices for most of the country's export commodities last month.

Don Bowman, one of the pioneers of New Zealand's software industry, has died. He was 77.

The Government has announced a plan aimed at strengthening and protecting the country's 'food assurance systems' to match rapid growth in infant formula exports.

Helen Thompson-Carter, General Manager, of Kagi jewellery, a designer jewellery brand, owned and designed by Kat Gee

Carol Priest, co-founder of Plantæ Certified Organic skincare.

Alistair Sedcole, general manager, Allpress Espresso spoke at last week's University of Auckland Business School Entrepreneurs' Challenge about the new professional advisers the company took on before it entered the UK market in 2010.

Richard Prout, managing director of 1791 Diamonds which makes engagement rings, diamonds rings and wedding bands.

Simon Peacocke, Managing Partner BDO Auckland.

Affluent young Chinese women may be the future of New Zealand's wine industry.

You may have thought a glass of vino with your popcorn was the height of class at the cinema snack bar.

About 150 firms have gone through the Beachheads programme and they all tend to make the same mistakes.

Henry Studholme, owner Prime Foods NZ based in Hororata began production from a new joint venture plant in the Philippines two years ago from where it now exports.

Greg Thompson, general manager of FootScience International, an exporter of orthotic insoles, based in Christchurch.

Geoff Blackwell, CEO PQ Blackwell on his experiences with exporting.