Air New Zealand will pay more than $8 million in penalties for its role in air cargo price fixing, offending which a High Court judge says hurt consumers.

Widespread fears of a flood of Asian investment and a Chinese farm-buying spree are misplaced - Australia is the largest overseas investor in New Zealand.

The end is in sight for the long and sometimes acrimonious legal battle between the Commerce Commission and Air New Zealand.

Emerging markets like India and China are becoming just as frustrated with international corporate tax rules as developed economies, says a KPMG partner.

Air New Zealand has done a u-turn in its long-running air-cargo case with the Commerce Commission and has agreed to settle the proceedings.

Economists still expect a "bumper" season for New Zealand dairy , despite the first online auction for 2013/14 starting on a soft note.

A visit by a foreign minister of Japan would not normally attract more than polite interest in this country, writes the Herald in an editorial.

Since John Key's celebratory mission there in April, there has been a series of difficult and costly issues dogging New Zealand trade with China, writes Liam Dann.

Fonterra would have been startled to wake up yesterday to the Herald's front-page photo of Sir Henry van der Heyden emblazoned with "Don't ever trust them", writes Fran O'Sullivan.

New Zealand meat shipments stranded for weeks on Chinese wharves have received clearance from Chinese authorities, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says.

Liz Eglinton, founder of Snapper Rock, a range of UV50+ childrens swimwear.

Deep Creek Brewing Co. is a throwback to the days when you could head down to your local village, hang out with great friends, drink exciting brews and eat fantastic food.

Simon Gamble, President North America and co-founder of Mako Networks, a cloud-based network management company, providing services and managed appliances that connect businesses to the Internet.

Craig Fountain founded OUTDURE in 2007. It builds decks for homes and for commercial properties.

Karen Staples, founder of Pure Delish, created the business 15 years ago.

Former Fonterra chairman Sir Henry van der Heyden has apologised to China, its people and Government for telling an audience never to trust the Chinese.

New Zealand officials are in talks with their Chinese counterparts over making New Zealand dollars directly convertible with Chinese renminbi.

One of New Zealand's biggest honey exporters says it is worried black market sales of its product could damage its reputation in China.