BDBDBusinessWhy now for China's deal upgrade with NZ?Pattrick Smellie on why New Zealand is in Beijing's good books.04 Nov 07:27 PM
New ZealandArdern wraps up Bangkok summit with no RCEPThe PM's last meeting in Bangkok was about the RCEP trade deal.04 Nov 11:31 AM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’ConnorPM Jacinda Ardern speaking in Bangkok about the upgrade with agriculture minister Damien O’Connor. Video / Audrey YoungWatch04 Nov 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: PM entitled to gloat after China trade upgradeCongratulations from National would not go amiss.04 Nov 05:04 AM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern secures upgrade on China free trade dealJacinda Ardern and Premier Li Keqiang confirmed the upgrade during talks in Bangkok.04 Nov 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessArdern gets down to business with movers and shakersJacinda Ardern has a sense of deja vu about the RCEP.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandArdern gets surprising words of welcomeThe Thai PM suggests a very specific area for future co-operation with New Zealand.03 Nov 01:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Jacinda Ardern's one night in BangkokCOMMENT: One way or another, superpower rivalry consumes regional summits these days.01 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessTrade Minister hints China 'upgrade' could be closeNegotiations for upgrade of 2008 deal believed to be complete, but gains may be modest.01 Nov 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Medicinal cannabis is NZ's big global opportunityComment: Many Kiwis underestimate the huge potential of this exciting new sector.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandApec cancellation 'couldn't come at worse time'The summit was seen as a chance to ease global trade tensions.30 Oct 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Farmers riding to NZ's economic rescue ... againCOMMENT: Commodity prices are likely to keep NZ ahead of the pack as global economy slows.26 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyExports to China still growing strong despite trade warThe US/China trade war hasn't dampened global demand for New Zealand food exports.22 Oct 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesLiam 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.13 Oct 11:28 PM
BusinessComment: NZ businesses need to look westThe Indian Ocean presents a major trade opportunity for NZ, argues Kevin Jenkins.11 Oct 04:38 AM
ManufacturingAG Challenge now AGC Training: New name, new lessonsAg Challenge rebrands to AGC Training to better reflect its diversity in today's world.09 Oct 04:00 PM
Small BusinessFirm admits telling sick worker to 'harden up', will appeal $20k payoutAB Roofing plan to appeal the Authority's decision to award the $20k payout.08 Oct 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyLiam Dann: Oil price slumps despite Saudi attacksOil prices have dipped below the level they were just prior to Saudi oil refinery attacks01 Oct 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChinese region still haunted by famine 70 years after revolutionThe anniversary pageantry reveals how the China's ruling party has rewritten history.30 Sep 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyOn the Road: NZ hedges bets on China's global expansionNew Zealand has been a big supporter of China's ambitions.27 Sep 05:43 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionStephen Jacobi: Understanding China starts with languageComment: The number of formal tertiary learners of Chinese has dropped since 2014.26 Sep 05:00 PM
Banking and financeLow interest rates 'opportunity' - Adrian OrrReserve Bank governor tries to sooth economy by talking up conditions for investment.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Kiwis will roar about oilKiwis know they're being fleeced and that the Government allows that fleecing.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live Earlier: PM Ardern speaks moments after meeting President Trump in New YorkFocus Live Earlier: PM Ardern speaks moments after meeting President Trump in New York.Watch23 Sep 10:48 PM
EconomyGains of CPTPP Trans-Pacific trade deal yet to be seenWithout US, Trans-Pacific trade deal isn't delivering everything that was promised.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAre trade deals the best way to help Pacific Island countries?Some commentators dispute the value of Pacer Plus to Pacific countries.20 Sep 01:11 AM
New ZealandTrade, tourism on Jacinda Ardern's agenda for Japan tripThe CPTPP has already boosted NZ exports to Japan by tens of millions of dollars.18 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Twists and turns of climate change policyComment: Arguments over climate change policy have lasted a lifetime for some.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: PM gets Trump meeting after Winston Peters' workJacinda Ardern makes no pretence about the relationship with the US.17 Sep 07:44 AM
BusinessDisturbing signs ahead for NZ tradeExperts predict change in the global trading environment leaves us on the edge of crisis.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandUK Trade Minister makes surprise visit to NZLiz Truss says the UK has an eye on joining the CPTPP.15 Sep 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Hong Kong's tough choice makes NZ look luckyCOMMENT: Clash of ideologies in Hong Kong puts NZ's diplomatic dilemmas in perspective.14 Sep 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyLiam Dann: A strange and interesting time to be in Hong KongIn Hong Kong business leaders are still trying to focus on strategic commercial goals.11 Sep 06:11 AM
Construction'She's a hard road finding the perfect trade deal' - On the Map podcastCommentators discuss what kind of trade deals are best.09 Sep 05:00 PM