Prime Minister Bill English and his British counterpart Theresa May have penned a joint op-ed - speaking of their determination to "open a new and exciting chapter" in the UK-NZ relationship.

Perversely, Brexit and the threatened policies of Donald Trump may have greatly helped New Zealand's prospects of an agreement with the EU

Bill English took a break from politics today to commemorate those of 100 years ago with a visit to the World War I battlegrounds in Flanders in Belgium.

Bellamy's Australia shares took a nose dive after it cut its profit forecast for a second time, announced chief executive Laura McBain is leaving the company, and tweaked the terms of its supply contract with Fonterra.

The European Union seems keen for a trade agreement with New Zealand.

COMMENT: As he prepared to take over from John Key as Prime Minister, Bill English made a candid - and disarming - admission.

Economist says 2017 shaping up to be 'full of promise', but much would depend on the international outlook and the Trump administration.

Trump's financial and trade policies could unintentionally affect Kiwi exporters, says Craigs Investment Partners broker Peter McIntyre.

Bill English leaves today for a trip to Brussels, London and Berlin - his first trip since former PM John Key stood down last December.

Rex Tillerson, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to become secretary of state, disclosed personal wealth of as much as US$400

Bullion has increased every trading session this year, with spot prices rising as much as 1.8 percent.

A woman is selling her historic yacht on Trade Me - for a $1 reserve

Trade officials have signalled that Donald Trump will take aggressive steps to boost exports.

Ever since the US presidential election, Ed Dahlberg has pretty much had a smile on his face. He brokers the sale of private jets

Alibaba Group Holding sued two vendors it said used the company's Taobao website to sell counterfeit Swarovski watches, just weeks

Wall Street and the US dollar advanced as better-than-expected manufacturing data underpinned optimism.

With global growth under pressure, the outlook for the export-dependent region is faltering.

The Donald Trump era is marking a new age for gold as an investor safe haven.

Not even 24 hours after Kiwis unwrapped their annual Christmas haul, almost 8,000 unwanted prezzies are being hawked off online.

A year always feels like it has flashed by until we look back at some of the events that happened.

COMMENT: With TPP supporters in Trump's Cabinet, trade deals may still have life.

Trade barriers have cost New Zealand's beef sector up to $1 billion.

Equities on both sides of the Atlantic slipped, as did the US dollar, while oil moved higher.

NZ's monthly trade deficit narrowed in November as imports declined from earlier periods which were boosted by aircraft arrivals.

COMMENT: John Key was aware of the high stakes when it came to New Zealand and China, but his commitment was clear, writes Stephen Jacobi.

A Taiwanese investor is providing a shot in the arm which could be a "game-changer".

Wall Street moved higher, as did US Treasuries and gold, as investors remained upbeat about the outlook but also stocked up on more defensive assets.

China is to return a US Navy underwater drone after its military scooped up the submersible in the South China Sea.

Shopping centres were packed with shoppers today as the scramble to buy last-minute Christmas presents intensifies.

The price of whole milk powder, New Zealand's key commodity export, is likely to be little changed next week.