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Key gets 'absolute assurance' on China trade
The Government has refused to confirm whether NZ Steel has lodged complaints that China is 'dumping' low cost steel in the NZ market
The Government has refused to confirm whether NZ Steel has lodged complaints that China is 'dumping' low cost steel in the NZ market
Better-than-expected earnings such as from Bank of America as well as a US$45 billion tech deal helped bolster equities on both sides of the Atlantic.
NZ and Indonesia have taken an important step forward, the PM says, after the two countries agreed to put a multi-million-dollar export dispute behind them.
The Government says an ongoing dispute with Indonesia over its restrictions on New Zealand's exports will not overshadow the two countries' trade talks this week.
John Key says China has given no sign that it has concerns with New Zealand, let alone threatened to retaliate against Kiwi exporters.
Prime Minister John Key has arrived in Indonesia at a time of heightened tensions over the neighbouring South China Sea.
Trade Minister Todd McClay says he will be asking officials to contact the Chinese embassy in Wellington to clarify its position on competition issues.
Hillary Clinton delivered a shot across the bows to the Trans-Pacific Partnership as her bid for the US presidency was endorsed by Bernie Sanders.
Donald Trump has taken his anti-trade tirades to a whole new level.
Northland MP and NZ First leader Winston Peters says Northport is the logical place to take Auckland's shipping freight, saving hundreds of millions of dollars.
Shippers have given the thumbs down to one finding from the Port Future Study - that Auckland's next major port could be sited in the Manukau Harbour.
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has offered Britain any help New Zealand can give to assist its post-Brexit negotiations.
The injured New Zealander freed from Nigerian kidnappers is not yet well enough to return home.
Who's opposed to the Trans Pacific Partnership ? Right wing US Presidential candidate Donald Trump.
The PM says an apology from UKIP leader Nigel Farage for London turning its back on New Zealand when it joined the Common Market is unnecessary.
UKIP leader says Britain should never have turned its back on New Zealand when it joined the Common Market.
Prime Minister John Key spoke with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull today about how to approach the British exit from the European Union.
New Zealand posted a bigger than expected trade surplus in May as exports of logs, fruit jump.
Trade Minister Todd McClay is seeking meetings about Brexit with his counterparts from the European Union and Britain.
Britain's exit from the European Union will affect Kiwis in more ways than one.
COMMENT: If ever John Key was in a position to help his political "bestie" this is it.
Britain leaving the European Union is the best chance to reverse immigration restrictions on New Zealanders, NZ First leader Winston Peters says.
COMMENT: Kiwis are noticeably chilly about signing up to quick free trade deal especially if agriculture is ignored.
COMMENT: just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water, there's another mega regional trade negotiation coming right at you.
Visitor increased $2.2 billion in the year ended March 2016, to reach a record annual high in spending" of $13.3 billion
The Indian negotiator trying to close a free trade agreement with New Zealand has told John Key that the "best is the enemy of the good".
COMMENT: Just as New Zealanders come to grips with the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, its largely invisible twin is coming to town.
Public discontent over taint of secrecy around TPP sessions moves minister to open doors for trade talks.
New Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in April as volumes of kiwifruit and apples drove exports.