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NZ faces at least three quarters of negative growth, global recession now inevitable.
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Liam Dann: Oil crash could be coronavirus GFC moment
A high stakes showdown between Russia and Saudi Arabia has rattled already weak markets
'Going into full price war': Oil plunges, fuel prices to follow
Oil prices have crashed further after Opec and Russia failed to reach a deal on supply
Hamish Rutherford: Time to consider lifting coronavirus travel ban?
At what point will the Government decide to lift the travel restrictions?
Whitney Haring-Smith: US changes to foreign investments impact on NZ
Comment: The US fast-tracked new foreign investment exceptions for some, but not NZ.
NZ futures market points to more weakness for dairy prices
Prices are expected to fall again at next week's GDT auction.
Coronavirus: Bigger impact than trade war - study
Study predicts export losses of more than $40b a week
Local Focus: Dairy industry shares coronavirus concerns
Miraka Dairy CEO is keeping a close watch on the virus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gwynne Dyer: Is the 'devil virus' a 'black swan'?
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Coronavirus: A signal to rethink China?
Comment: Outbreak occurred under a tightened authoritarian dictatorship.
What outbreak? Markets shrug off coronavirus fears
Volatility can be expected but it shouldn't be catastrophic.
Liam Dann: Economists warn of coronavirus shock
New jobs data points to strong NZ economy but coronavirus could cut 1st quarter GDP 0.6%.
Audrey Young: Michael Cullen was right about Mike Moore
COMMENT: Moore could have helped to blunt Labour's factionalism, writes Audrey Young.
Post-Brexit: EU will seek a free trade deal with NZ
COMMENT: Twenty-seven member state EU remains the world's largest trading bloc.
Outbreak will hit exports, says port boss
The Port of Tauranga CEO expects exports for China from the forestry sector to slow.
What Brexit will mean for New Zealand
Britain's High Commissioner to New Zealand talks trade, immigration and history.
China deal gives US beef an edge over NZ producers
US producers will continue to face tariffs on beef as high as 47 per cent.
Brokers' Picks: The hot stocks to watch in 2020
Brokers select their top five companies for 2020 in our annual stock picking game.
Liam Dann: The five things that will shape the Kiwi economy in 2020
What are the trends that will define the economy this year? We ask top economists.
Editorial: It's hard to overstate WTO setback for international law
EDITORIAL: New Zealand has always had a particular need for multilateral agreements.
Kiwi beef exporters fear backroom US/Japan trade deal
Local industry also concerned about the erosion of world trade rules.
Building strength with China beyond trade is NZ's biggest challenge
Comment: Standing up for human rights and regional security while maintaining trade.
Simon Bridges draws lessons from UK landslide
Labour's feedback loop seems stuck in Grey Lynn and Wadestown, says Simon Bridges.
Market Watch: Eight big picks for 2020
Can markets hit new highs in 2020 after a huge 2019? Or will politics unsettle investors?
Revealed: Officials advice on port move - and a stinging response
Wayne Brown lashes back at government officials' advice - 'get on with it'.
Swapping the rugby boots for work boots
Sports players can train for their apprenticeship, while still representing the country.
Market Watch: Our picks for 2019, what we got right...and wrong
Market Watch looks back at 2019. It turned out to be a strong year for stock markets.
Port storm: Why are we really parking 250,000 cars a year on Auckland's waterfront?
How does importing cars to Northland make sense if few people live there?
Wayne Brown: Where's North leadership over port shift?
Is Northland doing enough to get Auckland's port business?
Comment: Where is the economic case for moving the Ports of Auckland?
Comment: Inadequate transparency around the port move is concerning.
Labour Party cashes in on party gathering to fill campaign coffers
The PM speaks to other groups who charge attendees - Labour is doing the same.
Claire Trevett: Winston Peters tweets but leaves NZ First hat at home
Japan could be Winston Peters' model country, but for the tendency of ministers to resign.