New Zealand had a $1.5 billion trade deficit in August.

Witness says there were warning signs as early as 2004, when Shipley became a director.

COMMENT: Like alcohol and tobacco, cannabis looks poised to become a huge global market.

Court ruling restricts sale of British product Weetabix to specialist UK stores.

PM keen to avoid becoming fall guy again for other leaders' twitchy security details.

The sudden job loss was a shock to the man who had moved to Queenstown to take it up.

Sharesies says a sharemarket listing could be on the cards in its future.

COMMENT: We are clearly experiencing management by an unwieldy committee, says Paul Glass.

COMMENT: Corporate cannabis is creating a financial buzz. Should NZ take a toke?

Markets didn't panic today as the US unleashed a fresh round of tariffs on Chinese goods.

Winston Peters pays tribute to former political foe Tim Groser for his work in Washington.

Former trade officials have decried Trump's understanding of global trade and tariffs

Argentines are struggling in what was once one of the world's most prosperous nations.

The New Zealand dollar dropped to a new two-and-a-half year low.

The firm will be sentenced in the Papakura District Court in November.

COMMENT: The US President is at least partly responsible for some progress of the economy.

Comment: Don't expect changes to the corporate tax rate, or any shifts in GST.

Lab-grown diamonds at a steep discount may erode demand for lower-quality products.

US trade war and Japan push raises prospects for mega Asia free-trade deal, including NZ.

Brazilian coffee beans are often harvested under harsh conditions.

With the market tipping near its Everest, many investors are wondering whether to sell.

The woman was in line to pay more almost $1500 in interest on the $4000 hoover.

New Zealand must now get used to new faces in foreign affairs, trade and defence.

The Kiwi could fall towards US60c if trade tensions persist, Milford says.

If ever there was a time to 'fake it until you make it' it's now, says ASB's Nick Tuffley.

State broadcaster video parodied Trump's trade war but was then mysteriously taken down.

Slime Princess is hoping for the story to have a happy ending.

The sharemarket is poised for big Wednesday, with a slew of results due.

Subscriptions are nothing new, but Kevin Jenkins discovers they're quickly evolving.

COMMENT: I have described the Trade for All agenda as "too little, too late".