There's been a suprise trade surplus of $269 million in January- the biggest for the month since 1989.

A new survey has shown an increase in the number of people who think free trade agreements will impact positively from 74 per cent in 2008 to 78 per cent.

New Zealand Refining Company has reported an 81 per cent fall in annual net profit, reflecting weak refiners' margins and a high exchange rate.