OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: TPP economy figures tell us nothingTrying to quantify the gains from planned trade agreement is an exercise in futility, writes Brian Fallow. Trying to get a grip on the TPP's effects is about as easy as catching trout with your bare hands.28 Jan 10:04 PM
AgribusinessTPP: Here's what the world is sayingHere's what the international media think of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).27 Jan 11:00 PM
AgribusinessPM: We're eyeing up surplus Crown landThe Government is eyeing up surplus Crown land to boost Auckland's chronic land supply shortage.26 Jan 11:30 PM
BusinessDon't rush into TPP, critic tells KiwisA leading American critic of the TPP says NZ should not rush into the deal as there are not the numbers to pass it in the United States Congress.26 Jan 09:52 AM
BusinessAnalyst: TPP 'unlikely to go ahead'As the date for the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in Auckland draws nearer, local and international commentators are making their views heard.26 Jan 07:49 AM
BusinessTPP national assessment analysis releasedThe release comes two weeks earlier than expected in a bid to counter opposition.25 Jan 10:20 PM
AgribusinessTPP ministers to sign deal at SkyCitySky City's been named as the location for Asia Pacific trade ministers to sign the Trans Pacific Partnership deal on February 4.20 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandMaori feel 'kept in the dark' over TPPOpposition to the TPP seems set spill over to Waitangi Day celebrations in the north.20 Jan 07:25 PM
CompaniesOil and China slump drives gloomy IMF outlookIMF has lowered its forecast of global economic growth over the next two years amid the deepening slowdown in emerging markets.20 Jan 03:44 AM
BDBDBusinessJapanese firm plans $23m Otago sawmilling expansionThe New Zealand forestry unit of Japan's Oji Group plans to invest $23 million to consolidate and expand capacity at its sawmilling and drying facilities in Otago.15 Jan 10:42 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Big trade deal all over bar the shoutingProtesters will beseige the TPP signing despite its terms being less favourable to US interests than they feared, writes John Roughan.15 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: TPP signing a denial of democracyThe TPP is not just a run-of-the-mill trade agreement but a major concession of the powers of self-government to large, international (mainly US) corporations, writes Bryan Gould.14 Jan 12:50 AM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Secrecy on signing aims to thwart protestOn February 4, the Government intends to defy popular opinion and host the signing of the secretly negotiated Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in Auckland, writes Jane Kelsey.13 Jan 07:01 PM
OpinionEditorial: TPP signing an honour, let's respect itNew Zealand is about to have the honour of hosting the formal signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement by trade ministers from 12 nations of the Pacific rim.13 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanMcClay ready to make his TPP sales pitchCOMMENT: Trade Minister Todd McClay is not an openly combative politician, writes Fran O'Sullivan.12 Jan 08:38 PM
BusinessGovt wants NZ base for TPP dealTrade Minister Todd McClay will promote NZ's case to host a proposed secretariat for the TPP during the signing ceremony next month.12 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessTPP to be signed in NZThe controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal will be signed into existence in New Zealand.12 Jan 02:34 AM
OpinionSteven Joyce: A chance for a land of milk and moneyAs we head into 2016, a trio of trade agreements signed last year will do much to grow the future incomes and living standards of Kiwis, writes Steven Joyce.12 Jan 01:06 AM
BusinessBig-oil action spurs TPP opponentsA legal dispute over the Keystone XL oil pipeline is giving opponents of a Pacific trade agreement a fresh argument to get the US Congress to kill the pact.10 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessTPP to be signed in NZ next month - reportsThe Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) will be signed in New Zealand next month, according to media reports.06 Jan 09:55 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ honey exports double on manuka demandNew Zealand honey exports doubled in November as the country benefited from global demand in the $2.1 billion industry.05 Jan 11:46 PM
ManufacturingSoft start expected as jittery Oz market reopensLingering uncertainty about global growth and manufacturing is tipped to fuel a soft start to Australian trade when the market reopens today.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublic support for TPP increasesThe number of people who oppose the TPP has gone down since the deal was concluded in October and the number supporting it has risen.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandUS ambassador post music to Groser's earsFormer Trade Minister Tim Groser doesn't need to say he feels liberated: he exudes it.27 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessFirst deal under new Korea trade agreementA Whangarei pet care business said it was the first to take advantage of the new free trade agreement with South Korea.21 Dec 11:11 PM
AgribusinessExport deal will boost dairy pricesThe elimination of export subsidies for agricultural exports is a watershed for world trade that will help boost dairy prices, Fonterra says.19 Dec 11:43 PM
Freight and logisticsSlow boats from China getting even slowerEven with fuel at its cheapest price in almost a decade, the ships that carry goods around the world have been cutting speed.17 Dec 09:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time for a rethink on two-tier WTONew Zealand should have a critical rethink about whether it's time to join those that want to get the World Trade Organisation on to a two-tier system and reinvigorate global trade.16 Dec 08:29 PM
BusinessDairy sector report out: changes mootedA series of recommendations have been made to overhaul the dairy sector after a system investigation sparked by the botulism scare.15 Dec 07:50 AM
BDBDAgribusinessWholesale trade gains record in 3rd quarterNew Zealand wholesale trade rose in the third quarter as a jump in fruit exports drove the biggest quarterly gain in sales of grocery, liquor and tobacco in more than 20 years.06 Dec 10:00 PM
BusinessFree-trade talks between NZ and EUA free-trade agreement between NZ and the European Union has been discussed at a meeting between Prime Minister John Key and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.01 Dec 09:12 PM
