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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.

G20 calling: Winston Peters' Japan mission

Trade, China and US set to dominate in Winston Peters' G20 talks.

Comment: 'The weak country is weak' - Japan's lesson for NZ

Wooing the US in trade can be a fraught exercise, as Japan has learned.

Westpac: The worst is over, economy headed for rebound

Headwinds remain but the slowdown in GDP growth may have bottomed out, say economists.

Stephen Jacobi leaving China council

The council is seeking a new full time head from within diplomatic circles.

RCEP deal a win but 'trade war still casts big shadow'

The RCEP agreement sends a positive signal on free trade at an otherwise gloomy time.

Why now for China's deal upgrade with NZ?

Pattrick Smellie on why New Zealand is in Beijing's good books.

Ardern wraps up Bangkok summit with no RCEP

The PM's last meeting in Bangkok was about the RCEP trade deal.

PM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor

PM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor. Video / Audrey Young

Audrey Young: PM entitled to gloat after China trade upgrade

Congratulations from National would not go amiss.