Trade

A billion dollars in benefits for New Zealand - and a chance for the UK to show the world it still has friends. But our fresh free trade agreement has some hitches.  Audio

New Zealand's secured an historic free-trade agreement with the United Kingdom that will eventually eliminate all tariffs on New Zealand exports.

Industry leaders have welcomed the agreement, saying… Audio

The government has just announced a free trade deal with the United Kingdom, saying it will boost New Zealand's GDP by $1 billion and provide unprecedented access for New Zealand exporters to the UK… Audio

We've been told New Zealand needs to take some of those trade eggs out of China's basket - and Africa is looking wide open after nations signed a continent-wide pact. But there are difficulties.  Audio

The Trade Minister says security and trade are separate issues when it comes to China.

This week, New Zealand joined its Western allies in condemning China for state-sponsored cyber attacks.

At a… Audio

Bernard joins Kathryn to talk about the free trade deal announced between Australia and the United Kingdom, with 99 percent of Aussie goods able to enter the UK duty free once the deal comes into… Audio

In 1971, leaders from the biggest names in commerce put their differences aside and came together to transform the global economy by introducing the barcode.Dr Peter Stevens joins the show to look… Audio

On the Weekend Panel this morning are Josie Pagani and Bernard Hickey. Among other issues, they take a look at the rates hikes in Wellington, ties (or lack thereof) in our Parliament, and Air New… Audio

Former US diplomat Brett Bruen looks at the year ahead and why he thinks Joe Biden needs to start forming new coalitions with an eye to the western alliance sending a strong message to the likes… Audio

In January Tararua farmer Mel Poulton took over as New Zealand's special agricultural trade envoy. She'd typically be advocating for New Zealand's farmers and products overseas - but she's had to do… Audio

The Ministry of Agriculture in Tonga share their frustration with watermelon growers over the cancellation of the first shipment to New Zealand that was scheduled over the weekend. Audio

New Zealander Chris Liddell  kept a low profile during his time on Trump’s team in the White House over the past four years. But last weekend TVNZ aired an hour-long chat with the man who’s now… Audio

Kingsley Edney lectures in Politics and International Relations of China at the University of Leeds, and lives with his family on the edge of the city's greenbelt. Kingsley is Calling Home this week… Audio

Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio

Taiwan appears to be at risk of being caught up in the power struggle between China and the US. Richard McGregor is the author of Xi Jinping: The Backlash. He joins us to discuss Taiwan issue and the… Audio