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Waterfront dispute between top ports
A waterfront dispute has broken out between two of New Zealand's biggest ports, arguing about who is the best.
Dollar little changed ahead of inflation data
The NZ dollar was little changed ahead of local inflation data which is expected to inform the Reserve Bank's decision when it reviews monetary policy next week.
Jane Kelsey: Leak shows trade deal may prove tricky
Ministers and officials have different ideas on what was agreed at Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in Singapore, writes Jane Kelsey.
Dollar at 8-year high against Aussie
The Kiwi dollar climbed to a new eight-year high after weak Aussie jobs data highlighted divergent interest rate outlooks between the neighbouring economies.
Dollar hits 8-year high against Aussie
The New Zealand dollar touched an eight-year against its trans-Tasman counterpart ahead of Australia employment figures.
Leak reveals ongoing TPP tussles
Another leak of documents from inside the secret US-Pacific trade negotiations indicates continued conflict between the 12 Trans-Pacific Partnership nations.
Liam Dann: The world's watching you Fonterra
Herald business editor Liam Dann says the new Fonterra recall needs to be kept in perspective - but the world is watching the dairy giant much more closely now.
Tauranga port moves south
Port of Tauranga has continued its national expansion by buying up 15ha of commercial land in Canterbury to create a new inland port.
Steven Joyce: NZ must keep moving forward to become 'Pacific Tiger'
The economic omens for New Zealand this year are good.
Dollar gains after weak US jobs figures
The NZ dollar gained after weaker than expected US employment figures on Friday sapped optimism over the pace of the Fed's plans to scale back its asset purchase programme.
Pat English: Oz taking rivalry all the way to China
New Zealand exporters need to be on top of their game when Australia finalises its own FTA next year, writes Pat English.
Floats far from a sure bet
The sharemarket has seen a raft of new companies launch on to the exchange in the past 14 months but not all have proved to be winners.