ManufacturingCandidates call time on free tradeThe long-held faith in open markets is beginning to fade - and it isn't just political rhetoric, reports Bill Powell.07 Apr 06:30 PM
OpinionClive Crook: The case for free tradeCOMMENT: Does economics still believe in free trade?30 Mar 06:20 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus exceeds expectationsNew Zealand's merchant trade surplus reached $339 million in February.23 Mar 11:06 PM
New ZealandPM: Trans-Tasman approach to trade dealsNew Zealand and Australia should act as one when working towards trade agreements, says John Key.22 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessAir NZ gets knock back in cartel caseThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has won an air cargo cartel appeal against Air New Zealand.21 Mar 10:35 PM
OpinionSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan: Co-operation at heart of growing UAE-NZ relationshipCOMMENT: From direct flights, to our co-operation in the Pacific and beyond, the UAE-New Zealand relationship is moving to exciting new levels.16 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessDairy prices fall against expectationsWorld dairy prices went against market expectations and fell 2.9 per cent decline at the latest GlobalDairyTrade auction.15 Mar 05:50 PM
New Zealand'Vast possibilities' for trade with IranNew Zealand's trade with Iran could surpass pre-sanction levels and tap into "vast possibilities", Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says.13 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessPhantom goods disguise billions in China illicit moneyA steep rise in China's reported imports from Hong Kong has raised concerns that trade invoices are being manipulated to get capital.09 Mar 10:30 PM
OpinionAlex Malley: United we stand with AustraliaUnder Key and Turnbull's leadership, the relationship between the nations is now stronger and closer than between any other country on earth, writes Alex Malley.06 Mar 10:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade dips in fourth quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade dips in fourth quarter on decline in basic material products.06 Mar 10:27 PM
CommoditiesDe Beers ramps up diamond salesDe Beers is ramping up diamond sales to cash in on a recovery from last year's slump.03 Mar 12:30 AM
BDBDBusinessWeaker dairy hits terms of tradeNew Zealand's terms of trade declined in the fourth quarter as weaker prices for dairy and meat saw export prices falling more than import prices.01 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessEconomy grows despite woesPopulation growth, construction and tourism offset declines in NZ dairy prices.01 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessTrade surplus surpriseNew Zealand unexpectedly posted a trade surplus last month as exports rose more than forecast, with higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.26 Feb 08:56 PM
BDBDAgribusinessWood, dairy, fruit push NZ into trade surplusThere was an unexpected trade surplus in January as exports rose more than forecast, aided by higher shipments of wood, dairy and fruit.25 Feb 11:45 PM
BusinessPeters calls for free trade among CommonwealthWinston Peters is calling for a free trade agreement among Commonwealth countries, and wants to use New Zealand's CER agreement with Australia as a template.24 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandApprenticeships close skill gapsIn the past, apprenticeships were often seen as something for people who didn't get good enough grades to go to university. Times have changed, reports Danielle Wright23 Feb 09:02 PM
AgribusinessObama optimistic about TPPPresident Barack Obama told governors Monday that he remains "cautiously optimistic" that Congress will approve a sweeping trade deal with 11 Pacific Rim nations this year.22 Feb 11:00 PM
AgribusinessDark clouds loom for Ports of AucklandExcess supply in industry augurs tough six months.22 Feb 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessPorts of Auckland lifts first-half profit 9.5pcPorts of Auckland posted a 9.5 percent increase in first-half profit as the country's third-biggest port slashed its maintenance bill.22 Feb 12:30 AM
BusinessTop tips for Kiwi business in IranNZ Trade and Enterprise has released a new set of guidelines for doing business with post-sanctions Iran.22 Feb 12:20 AM
BusinessGlobal value chains and networks: How NZ measures upChallenge is to extract more 'domestic value added', write Denis McNamara and John Ballingall.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMFAT defends Saudi sheep farm dealThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade argues the project has taken them closer to a free trade deal.18 Feb 03:55 AM
BDBDAgribusinessPort of Tauranga profits dip on log export fallPort of Tauranga, New Zealand's biggest port company, reported a 9 per cent drop in first-half profit as export log volumes fell.17 Feb 10:30 PM
OpinionRobert Patman: Putin tests Merkel's sanctions resolveThe use of sanctions against Russia are a symbolic reminder that the Putin leadership had seriously misread the international situation, writes Robert Patman.16 Feb 12:20 AM
EditorialEditorial: US elections take adverse turn for NZThreats to tear up Trans-Pacific Partnership have damaging implications for our trade.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionChristine Cheyne: TPP light on environment safeguardsWhat will be the likely impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement on our "100% Pure" brand, central to tourism and a significant driver of economic growth? I11 Feb 07:08 PM
OpinionJim Rose: Correct economic stance on TPP is lukewarm oppositionFor this lukewarm opponent of regional trade agreements, the TPP is a so-so deal with small net gains, writes Jim Rose.09 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessPeru trade minister answers TPP criticsMagali Silva says small countries need to enter mega-regional agreements to thrive, writes Fran O'Sullivan.08 Feb 09:20 PM
BusinessFree trade deal with Europe ramping upNew Zealand's efforts to secure a free trade agreement with Europe are ramping up, with Trade Minister Todd McClay flying out this weekend for meetings.07 Feb 02:46 AM