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Americans top NZ dairy farm buyers

US interests were the biggest foreign investors in New Zealand dairy land in 2013 and 2014, followed by China, according to a report by KPMG.

Cartoon: Andrew Little with Simmons' tongue

NZ in line for free trade talks with EU

Europe's chambers of commerce grouping, EuroChambres, has given its blessing to NZ being added to the EU Commission's plans for free trade talks.

Charles Finny: Exciting news from Brussels

There's big trade news coming out of the EU.

US arms expert to advise North business leaders

The head of NZ's branch of the US Pentagon's missile and fighter jet manufacturer is trying to help Northland companies arm themselves with information to win lucrative contracts with international governments.

Transtasman collaboration boosts NZ clout

Malcolm Turnbull's visit to New Zealand this week - his first overseas visit as Australia's Prime Minister - reflects that the transtasman relationship matters to both countries.

NZ - EU trade deal takes giant step

The ink is barely dry on the TPP and New Zealand has the prospect of another giant free trade deal in the offing.

Man in court over 1080 threats

A businessman, 60, is alleged to have acted alone in blackmail scare that said infant formula would be poisoned.

Jane Kelsey: Govt spin won't stop TPP facts emerging

If governments want to play by secret squirrel rules they can hardly accuse those who raise alarms based on best available information of scaremongering, writes Jane Kelsey.

Cartoon: Groser and the TPP deal

Grant Robertson: TPP adds to housing problem

The TPP leaves the door open to foreign land buyers and further adds to the country's housing problem, writes Grant Robertson.

Clinton is wrong on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Hillary Clinton's decision to oppose the TPP trade deal isn't surprising. But let's be clear: It's a serious mistake.

Rodney Hide: TPP deal done, sun still shines

People trade to improve their lot and workers in free economies prosper while workers in controlled economies do not, writes Rodney Hide.

Audrey Young: Vote on trade deal will test Labour philosophy

Labour has been pivotal in shifting public opinion, shifting its own position last year from a pro starting point to a neutral one.

Fran O'Sullivan: TPP needs own investment

Tim Groser has a sales job in front of him after the Trans-Pacific Partnership kept the doors open wide to foreign investment in Auckland's red hot housing market.

Brian Fallow: TPP digital impact yet to surface

While we await the final text of the agreement it may be worth reflecting on the importance of the 90 per cent of the TPP iceberg below the surface of media attention, writes Brian Fallow.

John Ballingall: TPP's legacy goes beyond tariffs

As dust settles on TPP negotiations, much attention will turn to analysing the full text of the agreement and understanding its costs and benefits, writes John Ballingall.

Editorial: Kiwis deserve quick end to TPP secrecy

Most people will be more than aware that, like all public relations campaigns, this one will not reveal the full picture.