Trump's promise: TPP, trade deals axed
COMMENT: The politics of President Obama's signature trade deal simply became too toxic for Donald Trump.
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New Zealand export expectations have peaked to their highest level in six years.
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Fonterra Cooperative Group is assessing the impact of a big drop in milk production this month on its contract book and future production plans.
UK, NZ agree to start regular trade talks
Britain and New Zealand have agreed to set up trade policy talks to help push for greater trade liberalisation.
Monthly trade deficit widest in 2 years
New Zealand's trade deficit widened to the biggest monthly gap since September 2014 as dairy and meat exports slumped in August.
Trade narrows, imports fall faster than exports
New Zealand's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in July as imports such as crude oil fell faster than exports such as milk powder and meat.
If not the TPP, then what?
COMMENT: Critics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal lack a strategic alternative.
Ports of Auckland plan to cut staff by 50
Ports of Auckland will go ahead with plans to partially automate its container terminal.
Ports of Auckland, Napier Port unveil new alliance
Ports of Auckland and Napier Port have announced a strategic alliance they say will help improve services for freight customers.
Brian Fallow: Tide going out on global trade
COMMENT: Looking beyond dairy, the picture is one of faltering growth in world trade volumes and mounting protectionism.
Shared Kiwi container company heads to Oz
Bulk retailer Container Door is taking its disruptive shopping concept to the Australian market.
Monster container ship bound for NZ
The biggest container ship to visit New Zealand will visit Port of Tauranga later this year.
NZ exporters welcome reassurances after Brexit
News that a free trade agreement with the EU is still on track, despite Brexit, has been welcomed by New Zealand's export sector.
Is Trump right about the TPP?
Donald Trump has taken his anti-trade tirades to a whole new level.
Port of Tauranga chair slams Auckland 'super-port' idea
Tauranga shareholders will take some convincing that a new port to serve the upper North Island would be a good move.
MP backs Northport option
Northland MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters says Northport is the logical place to take Auckland's shipping freight, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Shippers name preference for Auckland port move
Shipping operators favour a future replacement for the current Auckland port to be sited at the Firth of Thames over Manukau Harbour.
Commodity prices lift in May as horticulture shines
Horticulture led the rise in New Zealand commodity prices last month.
NZ, Philippine ties stronger at 50
NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.
Mayors: 'Moving port vital for city'
The Ports of Auckland must be moved for the growth and prosperity of the city, say three mayoral candidates.
NZ connection to slaves
New Zealanders and their pets have consumed more than 600 tonnes of seafood sourced from a Thai conglomerate condemned for its use of slave labour.
Key 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.
NZ commodity prices fall 1.3 per cent
Commodity prices fell 1.3 per cent in March as weaker dairy, forestry and seafood prices outweighed meat prices.
Five other countries interested in joining TPP
Five other countries have informally expressed interest in joining the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.
Wholesale trade dips in fourth quarter
New Zealand wholesale trade dips in fourth quarter on decline in basic material products.
Technology could unwind decade-long trend in trade
To 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.
Trade surplus surprise
New Zealand unexpectedly posted a trade surplus last month as exports rose more than forecast, with higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.
Dark clouds loom for Ports of Auckland
Excess supply in industry augurs tough six months.
Avocado prices spike
Avocado prices have spiked to over $3 each after a "moderate" growing season and surging demand.
Ports of Auckland lifts first-half profit 9.5pc
Ports of Auckland posted a 9.5 percent increase in first-half profit as the country's third-biggest port slashed its maintenance bill.
TPP: Here's what the world is saying
Here's what the international media think of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Thai rubber tappers in a sticky place
As rubber prices slump, 20 of 30 workers who drain sticky latex from trees on Winai Chaikunanant's plantation quit.
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