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Liam Dann: Farmers riding to NZ's economic rescue ... again

COMMENT: Commodity prices are likely to keep NZ ahead of the pack as global economy slows.

Exports to China still growing strong despite trade war

The US/China trade war hasn't dampened global demand for New Zealand food exports.

Liam Dann: Did Trump just win the trade war? (Spoiler alert: no)

Trump is hailing a great trade deal but in the real world analysts see an uneasy truce.

Comment: NZ businesses need to look west

The Indian Ocean presents a major trade opportunity for NZ, argues Kevin Jenkins.

AG Challenge now AGC Training: New name, new lessons

Ag Challenge rebrands to AGC Training to better reflect its diversity in today's world.

Firm admits telling sick worker to 'harden up', will appeal $20k payout

AB Roofing plan to appeal the Authority's decision to award the $20k payout.

Liam Dann: Oil price slumps despite Saudi attacks

Oil prices have dipped below the level they were just prior to Saudi oil refinery attacks

Chinese region still haunted by famine 70 years after revolution

The anniversary pageantry reveals how the China's ruling party has rewritten history.

On the Road: NZ hedges bets on China's global expansion

New Zealand has been a big supporter of China's ambitions.

Audrey Young: PM gets Trump meeting after Winston Peters' work

Jacinda Ardern makes no pretence about the relationship with the US.

Disturbing signs ahead for NZ trade

Experts predict change in the global trading environment leaves us on the edge of crisis.

UK Trade Minister makes surprise visit to NZ

Liz Truss says the UK has an eye on joining the CPTPP.

Liam Dann: Hong Kong's tough choice makes NZ look lucky

COMMENT: Clash of ideologies in Hong Kong puts NZ's diplomatic dilemmas in perspective.

Liam Dann: A strange and interesting time to be in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong business leaders are still trying to focus on strategic commercial goals.

'She's a hard road finding the perfect trade deal' - On the Map podcast

Commentators discuss what kind of trade deals are best.

Trade barriers for NZ exporters spike - US worst culprit

Donald Trump's trade war has given many countries a green light to increase barriers.

Market Watch: Why do investors buy bonds with negative returns?

As interest rates and bonds head for negative territory, what keeps investors interested?

Beehive Diaries: PM skips KiwiBuild, Bridges plays cricket

Claire Trevett dissects the week in which Shane Jones turned 60 and KiwiBuild shrunk.