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.

Zespri's decision to team up with NZX-listed T&G to increase sales in Southeast Asia is already bearing fruit says Singapore regional manager, Andrew Common.

International dairy prices edged down at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction, the GDT price index falling by 0.4 per cent since the previous sale last month.

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 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.

Investors are bracing for more fall-out as trading resumes tomorrow after Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union sparked market chaos on Friday.

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.

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.

Having a sweet tooth is going to start hurting your wallet.

COMMENT: The US holds the whip hand because the agreement can't come into force without its approval.

Dairy prices should start improving 'in the medium term'.

NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

COMMENT: Many still have money over there long after they've arrived in NZ sitting in pounds earning next to nothing, or invested in various UK funds and shares.