Editorial: NZ well placed to ensure quality
The diversity of the countries within the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation bloc has meant it has stayed on the backburner. Until now, that is.
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Dollar dips below key 77 US cent mark
The NZ dollar fell below a key support level of 77 US cents, driven by optimism about the outlook for the world's largest economy.
Fran O'Sullivan: Groser will walk a tightrope in Beijing
Heightened tensions between the world's two superpowers will test the diplomatic skills of Trade Minister Tim Groser who arrives in Beijing before John Key for the formal Apec leaders meeting.
Dairy auction gives hope to farmers
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Commodity prices fall for eighth consecutive month
New Zealand commodity prices fell for the eighth consecutive month in October, to the lowest level since March last year.
NZ dollar dives 2pc in morning trading
A resurgent US dollar and more bearish talk from the Reserve Bank combined to drive the kiwi dollar 2pc lower in active trading this morning.
Jane Kelsey: TPP deal keeps disappearing down rabbit hole
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NZ eyes a $2 trillion trade prize
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Groser has big concerns about dairy in TPP
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Michael Potts: G20 NZ's chance to make a real difference
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