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Trade Minister tests positive for Covid

O'Connor has just returned from the Government's US trade trip with PM Jacinda Ardern.

Mahuta, Chinese ambassador differ in meeting accounts

It comes at a heightened point of geopolitical tension.

'Smearing and demonising': China hits out at NZ after Ardern and Biden meeting

State media, foreign ministry and ambassador warn not to take China for granted.

Global inflation boosts NZ's terms of trade as food prices spike

Rising food prices outpaced rising energy costs to drive a rise in NZ's terms of trade.

Market Watch: The bear is here, how long will it last?

The big sell-off might be on pause for now, but investors should stay cautious.

PM's White House talks get small win on trade, China, Pacific

The White House meeting went for almost 90 minutes instead of the expected 45 minutes.

Focus: PM Ardern meets with President Biden

PM Jacinda Ardern and US President Joe Biden discussed issues from trade in the Indo-Pacific to New Zealand's experience with gun reforms. Video / The White House

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media after meeting with President Biden

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks with media following her meeting with President Biden at the White House. Video / Claire Trevett

PM's plane breaks down in Washington, third Covid case among entourage

Another positive case emerges in travelling group ahead of White House visit.

Buyer right to question the value of muffler on swanky Japanese sportscar, tribunal says

Questions raised over advertising used to sell a Nissan GTR "Black Edition" vehicle.

Liam Dann: Why a recession could be good for us

With record low unemployment a short sharp inflation beating recession might not be so bad

'Top secret' information-sharing agreed for NZ and Japan - PM

Jacinda Ardern and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida met for the first time in Tokyo.

Concerns about militarisation of Solomon Islands raised 'consistently' - PM

Singapore and NZ: New collaborations in food innovation and trade are being announced.

Ardern's trip to Japan and Singapore about more than just trade

All three countries have made radical shifts in their foreign policy to support Ukraine.

PM's message on first trip abroad since Covid hit: We're open

Singapore is NZ's fifth-biggest trading partner, right behind the fourth biggest, Japan.

'Can't trust the data': Minister, NZTA to blame for unreliable info - dealers

Car dealers fear they'll have to pay the bill for errors in the Clean Car Discount Scheme.

Fly O'Connor to India for renewed trade talks, National urges

National wants Trade Minister Damien O'Connor to get an Indian trade deal like Australia.

China feels the strain of Covid, Russia and the economy

New York Times: Some are now asking aloud whether the country is on the wrong track.