The tone on Wall Street and Europe's equity markets remained positive overnight amid optimism the EU is making progress in its efforts to avert a Greek default.

After just two days in New Delhi it is not hard to see why surveys say Indian business people find their New Zealand counterparts a bit slow.

New Zealand is throwing its arms open to Bollywood in the hopes of gaining both film revenue and jobs, as well as a boost in tourist numbers from India.

John Key's official state welcome to India is over - but the threat of rain literally rained on the parade.

New Zealand's trade balance was $605 million in surplus last month, falling short of expectations by $375 million and dragging the kiwi dollar lower.

Auckland cereal-maker is on a sales mission to export Kiwi flavours to Asia.

Stephen Fleming will accompany John Key to cricket-mad India for free-trade negotiations.

Labour says the resignation of the entire China Beachhead Advisory Board is "serious" and said the Government should be embarrassed.