Latest from Trade

Ray Smith: Food and fibre sector at forefront of NZ's economic Covid recovery

The sector's performance throughout the pandemic has helped to keep the economy growing.

Robots putting Alliance Group at cutting edge

Automated meat processing helps with labour shortages and prevents injuries.

Nutting out the challenges facing agriculture

New Zealand's food and fibre commodities are selling at record prices.

Zespri grower earnings dip, alarm over fruit quality issues

Fruit loss and quality claims expected to keep tracking above normal averages.

Ukraine ambassador to Kiwis: 'We don't want to be part of Russia'

New Ukraine ambassador says farmers killed, equipment trashed.

David Downs: Crikey and stone the flamin' crows - Australians like us

OPINION: Aussies see us as progressive and having a knack for balancing work and play.

Shane Jones: Maximise trade potential with China

OPINION: 'As they say on the marae: you boogie with those who turn up to the party.'

A to Z of Ardern's four trips in four months

Jacinda Ardern - four trips in four months and what they mean to NZ foreign policy.

Liam Dann: EU trade deal huge win, just don't expect short-term gain

The gains could be much greater for NZ than cheaper prices.

Jacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson: Extension to UK holiday visa scheme on cards

Ardern will meet UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street.

National: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'

National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 1 July, 2022

New Zealand wins trade deal with the EU, Covid settings reviewed for winter and property value boom turning to crash in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

New Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hour

The deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.

Shane Jones: Where is Jacinda Ardern positioning NZ in foreign policy rejig?

OPINION: Former Cabinet Minister questions PM's direction on foreign policy.

Thomas Coughlan: Will Ardern get an EU trade deal tomorrow?

The PM has said she will leave without a deal if what is on the table is not good enough.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 30 June, 2022

The Prime Minister gets into trade negotiations, could we move to the green traffic light setting today and how AT's making streets around schools safer in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald