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Fonterra must do better: chief
Fonterra has to lift its game in food safety and quality, and also sustainability, says chief executive Theo Spierings.

The ugly truth about regional manufacturing - and a solution
New Zealand manufacturers are increasingly moving offshore to stay afloat, but there are other options, says Steve Nicholson

Joyce looking for open sesame
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has had talks with internet giant Alibaba in China about setting up a New Zealand-based section of the site.

Bryan Gould: If TPP signed, don't say I didn't warn you
We are constantly assured that the great advantages of extending free trade.

Botulism botch-up 'may cost jobs'
New Zealand and Australian employees of infant formula manufacturer Nutricia could be the latest victims of Fonterra's botulism botch-up.

Trade motive behind Chogm visit denied
Prime Minister John Key has rejected suggestions his decision to attend Chogm despite boycotts by three other leaders is because of New Zealand's trade with Sri Lanka and the Security Council bid.