Trade
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.
Economic benefits of 'Asian TPP' questioned
Critics are questioning the economic benefits of a proposed Asia-focused trade pact, arguing the gains would be tiny.
RCEP economic benefits criticised
The government is rejecting claims from critics that a proposed Asian-focused trade pact, the RCEP, would have minimal economic benefits. Audio
Asian-focused trade talks underway in Auckland
The Trade Minister, Todd McClay is backing controversial rules for an Asian focused trade deal that allow foreign corporations to sue governments. Audio
Higher fruit exports boost April trade surplus
The country has posted a trade surplus for April as the fall in dairy prices was offset by a boost in fruit and timber exports.
Hong Kong flights to 'boost tourism, trade'
Transport Minister Simon Bridges is welcoming a Hong Kong Airlines announcement it will begin daily flights to and from New Zealand.
TPP bill introduced to Parliament
Legislation enacting the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement is missing crucial Treasury analysis, Labour says.
Xu Zhiyuan - The New China
Artist Ai Wei Wei calls Xu Zhiyuan the most important Chinese intellectual of his generation. In Xu's book, Paper Tiger - Inside the Real China, he writes about the strangeness and complexity of… Audio
Trading-up the Free Trade Agreement with China
Demelza Leslie heads to China to examine New Zealand's already out of date free trade agreement with the country and what can be done to get New Zealand businesses a better deal. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal backs TPP treaty clause
The Waitangi Tribunal has backed the Treaty of Waitangi clause in the TPP, but says the deal may have a "chilling effect" on the Crown meeting its obligations.
TPP signed off by select committee
A Parliamentary committee has narrowly signed off on the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal, after considering hundreds of submissions.
Trade deficit tipped to affect income and jobs
New Zealand's trade deficit will widen further and is likely to hit jobs and income, an economist has warned.
Annual trade deficit hits 7-year high
The annual trade deficit has hit its highest level in nearly seven years, with sharp falls in dairy exports.
New centre for New Zealand business opens in China
The focus on trade opportunities during Prime Minister John Key's visit to China last week took his entourage to Xi'an where one New Zealand company is offering its services to others looking to enter… Audio
First step towards upgrading FTA with China
New Zealand and China have taken the first step towards getting a better free trade deal. Audio
NZ and China agree to scope better trade deal
New Zealand and China have agreed to scope out a better free trade deal.
PM's trade talks with China
John Key is in China talking trade. He will also mention China's foreign policy. Professor Robert Ayson tells us whether or not this is a good idea. Audio
Prime Minister leads delegation to China
The Prime Minister and two of his senior ministers will be pushing for greater trade access to China during an official visit there this week. Audio
John Key leads delegation to China to talk trade
Prime Minister John Key and two of his senior ministers will be pushing for greater trade access to China during an official visit there this week.
China FTA upgrade would have financial benefits - PM
Prime Minister John Key says an upgrade to the China-New Zealand free trade agreement would significantly benefit the country's economy. Mr Key will lead a high-level trade delegation to China...
