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Fighting fund to finance TPP battle
New Zealand businesses are planning a "fighting fund" for a pro-TPP campaign once a deal is finished and in the public arena, Prime Minister John Key was told.
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.
TPP discussion a 'solid meeting' - Key
President Barack Obama emerged from a meeting of leaders involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, including Prime Minister John Key, adamant the deal would be done.
Changes to LVR policy signalled
Loan to value ratios on bank mortgage lending could be in for a change this week when the Reserve Bank releases its financial stability report.
Key, Obama to press Japan on trade accord
Prime Minister John Key will join United States President Barack Obama at a meeting in Beijing tonight to put heat on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Thousands protest TPPA
Thousands of New Zealanders rallied in the streets against a contentious trade agreement.
NZ-India free trade talks back on
Stalled free trade negotiations with India have taken a positive step forward with a commitment to schedule the next round of talks.
Kirk seeks to raise up to $44m in tech float
David Kirk, chairman of Trade Me Group and Kathmandu Holdings, is seeking to raise A$25 million to A$40 million ($44.5 million) in an initial public offer on the ASX of Bailador Technology Investments, an Australian and New Zealand tech fund.
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
International dairy prices showed signs of stabilising at this morning’s GlobalDairyTrade auction.
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
Everything hinges on a deal on agriculture and automobiles between the US and Japan, writes Jane Kelsey. Despite intense negotiations for more than a year, they remain poles apart.
Michael Potts: G20 NZ's chance to make a real difference
In a few weeks, Australia will welcome leaders of the world's major economies to Brisbane for the G20 Summit.
Groser has big concerns about dairy in TPP
Trade Minister Tim Groser says he has concerns that New Zealand's market access for its dairy products under the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be sewn up in private talks.