Trade
Little - backflips over trade threats show govt's in disarray
Andrew Little says changing stories on Chinese trade threats show a government in disarray. Audio
Calls for Trade Minister to quit as story keeps shifting
The Minister of Trade's backflips over possible trade retaliation by China about claims of surplus steel dumping have led to calls for his resignation. Audio
McClay apologises to PM over steel dumping
The Trade Minister has apologised to the Prime Minister for his initial response to reports of trade retaliation by China over possible steel dumping. Video, Audio
Conservation group takes MPI to court over swamp kauri exports
Arguments over the difference between a kauri stump and a slab of kauri go to the High Court. Environmentalist will argue the Ministry of Primary Industries' definitions have allowed huge quantities… Audio
Lean times post-Brexit for Silver Fern Farms
Silver Fern Farms, the country's largest meat processor, has warned it will only break even this year because of a slide in sales and weaker profit margins.
Potential for NZ in East Java is enormous - Key
John Key has wrapped up a whirlwind two day trip to Indonesia and is now en route back to New Zealand. Audio
McClay admits he was aware of China talks
Trade Minister Todd McClay now says he was made aware Chinese officials had approached Zespri about trade retaliation. Audio
Bigger 'more sustainable' ships to visit NZ waters
Ships carrying more than twice as many containers as any currently coming to New Zealand will soon be working this country's waters.
Insight: Is Brexit Inevitable? (BBC)
For this Insight, the BBCs Maria Margaronis considers whether the Brexit referendum will actually result in the UK leaving the EU.
Trade Min hopes to make China FTA upgrade progress
The upgrade of New Zealand's free trade agreement with China should get into gear later in the year, according to Trade Minister Todd McClay. Audio
NZ watches South China Sea decision
New Zealand and other countries are keenly awaiting a court verdict, due this evening, on who controls a key part of the South China Sea.
No free trade deal with Britain until it sorts out its EU exit
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand won't be able to negotiate a trade deal with Britain until Britain completes its withdrawal from the European Union. He says that's likely to take years but… Audio
NZ offers Britain its expertise in post-Brexit trade talks
The Brexit vote means Britain will have to negotiate a trade deal with Europe. But it has little experience in the field. New Zealand has offered to help. We talk to the Trade Minister, Todd McClay… Audio
NZ offers to help UK with new trade deals
New Zealand has offered Britain its expertise in trade talks following its vote to leave the EU.
New safety rules for shipping containers
New rules will require every container to be weighed before being shipped from New Zealand overseas, due to safety concerns.
Aus, NZ to cooperate after Brexit
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to work together on the "big issues" Brexit presents to both countries, including trade and immigration, Malcolm Turnbull says.
Brexit: NZ beef-up, or sacrificial lamb?
Brexit - New Zealand exporters are closely watching the next moves by the UK and the EU to ensure they can keep the same access to the two markets.
Fears NZ trade could be damaged by Brexit
New Zealand trade could be harmed if Britain leaves the EU, an agricultural economics professor says.
RCEP faces TPPA-like issues - law lecturer
A proposed trade agreement aimed at boosting New Zealand's presence in Asia has been criticised as having many of the same problems as the Trans Pacific Partnership.
Germany warns UK ahead of Brexit referendum
If the UK votes to leave the EU next week, the move could ultimately lead to the bloc's disintegration, Germany's foreign minister has warned.
