In the last leg of his visit to Indonesia, John Key stopped off in Surubaya to launch a competition which aimed to get more Indonesians interested in NZ.

COMMENT: Trade disputes are difficult but the allegation of steel dumping by China is playing out more messily than most.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.