Ryan Bridge
Formula exporters hit by tougher rules in China
New Zealand exporters are among those being hit by tougher regulations on infant milk formula which are set to be introduced in China. Audio
Ryan Bridge in China
The Chinese government and central bank are ramping up policy efforts to avoid a hard landing as the world's second largest economy continues changing down a gear. Audio
Chinese customers apparently unconcerned about dairy threat
Meanwhile, our Asia correspondent Ryan Bridge says Chinese consumers are apparently unconcerned by the 1080 threat to New Zealand's dairy industry. Audio
China's leaders look to economic goals after another rate cut
To China now where top communist party leaders are meeting in Beijing this week to hammer out high-level economic goals, after another cut to the country's interest rates. Audio
Multinational companies in China struggle to recruit
Multinational companies operating in China are struggling to recruit top executives. Audio
Booming tourist arrivals from China likely to be boosted
Booming tourist arrivals from China are likely to be boosted further in the Chinese New Year. Audio
Weak Chinese manufacturing date adds to fears of a hard landing
The latest manufacturing data out of China is adding to fears the world's largest economy could be headed for a hard landing. Audio
China's bid to boost growth may mean it's shirking deeper
Some financial commentators fear China's recent bid to boost economic growth is a sign its government may be shying away from implementing deeper reforms. Audio
China is poised to further open its economy to investors
Radio NZ Asia correspondent Ryan Bridge reports China is poised to further open up its economy to the world next week with the debut of the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock exchange link. Audio
Markets Update for 10 September 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Morning markets for 10 September 2014
New Zealand shares fell yesterday with the benchmark Top 50 Index losing 18 points to close at 5244. Audio
Markets Update for 8 September 2014
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Farmer 'feels sick' after gunman tip-off
The Ashburton farmer whose tip-off led to the police swooping on the Work and Income gunman says he's sick to his stomach after learning two locals died in the shooting. Audio
UN report blasts treatment of some prisoners
Some prisonsers are spending too long in the cells, are having to take vitamin pills because of a lack of sunlight and some are being fed frozen leftovers, accordng to a UN report on the state of this… Audio
The Fonterra of Forestry
A new forestry co-operative bankrolled by wealthy Chinese and Australian investors is hoping to cash in on this country's so-called 'wall of wood'. Audio
Councils ask govt to regulate fluoride debate after new report
A high-level review spearheaded by the Prime Minister's top science advisor has declared fluoridated water is safe to drink. Audio
Mayors get pay rises of up to 4 %, others trade cashfor cars
Some mayors are getting pay rises of up to 4 percent this year, while others are trading cash in the hand for a company car. Audio
Pressured children risking serious sport injuries
A Commonwealth Games team doctor says pushy parents are putting their overworked kids at risk of life-long sporting injury, and he's getting unlikely support from some coaches and athletes. Audio
Exporters know very little about our biggest market - executive
The director of a large agribusiness firm says exporters know very little about our most important trading partner - China. Audio
More restructures at Kiwibank likely as it matures
Finance sector analysts predict more restructuring is coming for Kiwibank. Audio