The Prime Minister says there should be no cause to worry about Kiwis going to work in the Australian mining boom.

The Kiwi exodus across the Tasman has hit a 32-year-high, swelled by people fleeing quake-ravaged Christchurch.

John Key and Julia Gillard have signed an agreement under the Closer Economic Relationship to increase investment between Australia and NZ.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced Australia will sell New Zealand apples in her address to the NZ Parliament.

Julia Gillard says Kiwis should not "fear Australia's strength" ahead of the signing of an investment protocol between the two countries.

Finalising a new transtasman investment agreement is on the agenda in talks between Julia Gillard and John Key.

NZ's 'brain drain' of skilled workers is set to worsen as big Aussie firms arrive offering 'fantastic job opportunities and lifestyles.'