Trade
Prime Minister challenges US to stick with TPP deal
The Prime Minister John Key has challenged America to stick with the trans Pacific partnership deal saying any withdrawal would leave a void that China will fill. Charles Finny is an expert in… Audio
China accused of unfair play on forestry
China is getting all the advantages from the Free Trade Agreement with this country, the Wood Council says. Audio
McCully meets with Iranian minister
The government is looking to refresh New Zealand's ties with Iran after long-running economic sanctions were lifted this year.
TPP critics urge transparency on EU talks
TPP critics fear trade-talks between the government and European Union will be kept secret, just as they were with the TPP agreement.
Ron Layton: intellectual property in Africa
Founder and CEO of LightYears IP, board member of the African IP Trust, and a fellow of Ashoka, the largest worldwide network of social entrepreneurs. Audio
TPP protesters call for binding referendum
Opponents of the Trans Pacific Partnership deal say it's not too late to stop the agreement, even though it's due to be signed in Auckland next Thursday.
Labour shunned from TPP process, MP says
National has shut Labour out of the TPP process so can't accuse it of flouting the tradition of collaboration on trade negotiations, the party says.
Waitangi should welcome Crown - festival organiser
The Crown should be welcome at Waitangi despite Māori concerns about the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal, the Waitangi Festival organiser says.
Govt taken to task over TPP at Ratana
The government has been taken to task over the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership at Ratana Pa this afternoon. Audio
Pacific trade deal negotiations drag on
The Chief Trade Advisor for the Pacific Island countries says he is confident negotiations over the PACER Plus trade agreement for the region can reach a successful conclusion. Audio
TPP opens NZ to legal attacks - opponents
New Zealand will be more vulnerable to legal attacks from foreign investors under the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement, opponents say.
Little change for dairy in free trade deal
A free trade agreement being touted as "significant" will bring little change for New Zealand's biggest export earner, dairy. Audio
Dairy farmers hopeful after WTO deal
Dairy farmers are hoping an agreement eliminating dairy export subsidies over the next four years will help stabilise global dairy prices.
ASEAN to focus on territorial tension
Terrorism and tension in the South China Sea are expected to dominate this weekend's East Asia Summit in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.
Talks underway for EU-NZ free trade pact
Securing a free trade deal with the European Union has inched closer with the government wanting to begin formal negotiations as soon as possible.
Free trade deal possible with EU - lobby group
A trade lobby group says New Zealand should be able to reach a free trade deal with the European Union despite thorny issues such as access for farm produce. Audio
Trans-Tasman trade deal top of EU's wishlist
The European Union says it wants to develop a free trade deal with New Zealand and Australia over the next few years.
Bronwyn Holloway-Smith: Copyright and the TPP
Bronwyn Holloway-Smith is both a visual artist and director of the Creative Freedom Foundation: an advocacy organisation for arts and artists. Now that the Trans-Pacific Partnership has been signed… Audio
Majority of the primary industries stoked with TPP
Despite the dairy industry's grumblings about the Trans Pacific Partnership not living up to expectations many primary industries are celebrating the signing of the deal. Political reporter Benedict… Audio
TPP falls short of what was promised - Peters
The government is trumpeting the big gains for exporters from the historic Trans Pacific Partnership. But New Zealand First has opposed to the agreement right from the start. Winston Peters speaks… Audio
