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China's economy shrank dramatically the first quarter but is moving into recovery.
Coronavirus: New Zealand and Singapore commit to keeping supply chains open
NZ and Singapore have struck a deal to make sure medical supplies aren't held up.
Local Focus: Apple industry is immune to virus
Apple industry says fruit selling well overseas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The 2020 recession is 'here and now' - S&P Global
NZ faces at least three quarters of negative growth, global recession now inevitable.
Analysis: Only way is down for petrol as oil slump deepens
Crude oil prices have slumped again as Saudis dig in for showdown with Russia.
Liam Dann: Covid-19 is like a box of chocolates
It's a worry when a Hollywood star is more reassuring than the US President.
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'?
Comment: Even if China can slow wider exposure, the risk of financial infection is high.
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?