Key addresses Saudi human rights
Prime Minister John Key has met with the Saudi Arabian king and raised the issue of human rights.
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Cattle alliance beefs up on trade push
Representatives from the Five Nations Beef Alliance are in Maryland this week pushing for beef trade liberalisation through the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal.
US dry could support dairy prices
Drought conditions are biting into California's dairy production, which could end up being supportive for international dairy prices, say analysts.
PM to urge Saudis on trade
John Key will arrive in Saudi Arabia today with the hope of getting high-level commitment from the new King to a free trade agreement with the Gulf states.
TPP critical for our future trade ... it's a pity the idea hasn't been sold to the public
If the "West" doesn't get to shape the chess board on which Asia-Pacific economies play - China will, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Horticultural production tops $7b for first time
Horticultural production has topped $7 billion for the first time, with good growth in nearly all the main industries, including wine, apples, potatoes, and onions.
Trader helped trigger Wall St Flash Crash, claims FBI
A British trader helped to trigger a multibillion-dollar US shares crash by manipulating financial markets on a massive scale from a suburban London semi, the FBI has claimed.
Support for halt to port work
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is supporting a halt of work on two large wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.
Will we reach parity today?
The New Zealand dollar is trading close to parity with the Australian dollar and may push through the historic milestone today.
Jane Kelsey: NZ irresponsible to follow Obama's TPP spin
Trade Minister Tim Groser says he is going to assume until proved otherwise that the Obama Administration would not have submitted the bill unless it had the numbers to pass it, writes Jane Kelsey. That is disingenuous.
Port presses on with extensions
Ports of Auckland is proceeding with two huge wharf extensions, despite public protests, a political call to halt work and a legal challenge against consents for the work.
Ports stoush: Extension going ahead
Ports of Auckland's work on two massive wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour is proceeding despite public protests and a political call to halt work.
Two cranes appear at Bledisloe Wharf
Two large Fletcher cranes have appeared at the end of Bledisloe Wharf at the Ports of Auckland, but it is not known if this signals a start to work on two wharf extensions.
No solution for Ports stoush
The stand-off between Ports of Auckland and Auckland Council over a political call to stop work on two wharf extensions enters its fourth week today.
Last hurrah for NZ's wealthiest man?
Carter Holt Harvey, acquired by Hart in 2006 for $3.3 billion, is the last remaining Australasian operation in his Rank Group empire.
Ports of Auckland: June court date
A legal challenge to the lawfulness of two wharf extensions in the Waitemata Harbour by Ports of Auckland will be heard in June.
Shale oil boom turns to gloom
The shale oil boom that pushed US crude production to the highest level in four decades is grinding to a halt.
Court to review Auckland port extension
A legal challenge to the lawfulness of two wharf extensions in the Waitemata Harbour will be heard in June.
NZ dollar rises against weaker greenback; touches fresh record vs. euro
The New Zealand dollar has slipped to 98.84 Australian cents from 99.03 cents yesterday ahead of Australian employment data today.
Profit rise for Restaurant Brands
Restaurant Brands' profit rose to $23.8 million year ending March 2, up from $20 million a year earlier.
Dairy prices continue decline
International dairy prices fell for the third time in a row at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.
GCSB's secret Bangladesh spy mission
The GCSB's surveillance operations in Bangladesh are among the most surprising and obscure yet revealed.
NZ dollar back above 99 cents Aussie
The New Zealand dollar is back trading above 99 Australian cents and sparking renewed speculation of parity.
City councillors defend port company
Several councillors have leapt to the defence of Ports of Auckland, the council-owned company facing public and political pressure to halt work on two new wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.