Strong overseas demand for the New Zealand dollar is likely to form a major barrier to attempts by the Reserve Bank to bring it down, say analysts.

Deforestation intentions have soared as the emissions trading scheme, at least at current rock-bottom prices, is no longer seen as a barrier to switching to other land uses.

Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples today formally received a Maori feather cloak in Beijing, which will be temporarily loaned to Te Papa for display.

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Prime Minister John Key used his visit to Shanghai yesterday to spearhead a co-ordinated drive to increase the number of Chinese tourists coming to New Zealand.

A New Zealand-developed process for dying wool hailed as a world first in the textile industry has been snapped up by a US active wear manufacturer.

The length of visas for China's frequent travellers to New Zealand will be extended, Prime Minister John Key has announced in Shanghai.

PM's aim is for the two countries to create food supply chains, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Dairy giant to pick up the premium it has so far left on the table, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Key's bilateral talks with Chinese premier Li Keqiang have a serious agenda.

The Hobbit is providing an incentive for Tourism NZ to promote NZ to Chinese visitors writes Brierley Penn.

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei seems to have emerged unscathed from suggestions last year it could pose a security threat to this country.

Haier intends to capitalise on more than 80 years of expertise from the F&P research and development team.

China Southern Airlines says New Zealand should be doing more for the growing number of Chinese tourists coming here.

Nicola Morris is confident Fonterra is positioning itself well to meet the challenges of the Chinese market.