Trade
'It suits Beijing to have a puppet like Carrie Lam'
Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer Antony Dapiran believes Beijing is keen to re-shape Hong Kong into an image that is a lot more to their liking. And he says they're happy to have a "puppet" like… Audio
Could a '10 point plan' help address NZ's financial crisis?
Charles Finny speaks to Jesse Mulligan about what he believes needs to happen next to get the economy moving again. Audio
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about the ongoing trade tussle between China and Australia, as the economic superpower confirms it'll press ahead with an 80 per cent tariff… Audio
Top economists back trans-Tasman bubble concept
International economist and author Steve Keen and former Reserve Bank economist Michael Reddell join the show to discuss the post-Covid-19 economic prospects for New Zealand and the trans-Tasman… Audio
Media, Trade and Anzac Day
The government's revealed a $50m package for media - but will it actually help newspapers? Plus how is our trade sector doing and don't forget, it's Anzac Day tomorrow. Audio
Covid-19: Foreigners being targetted as threats in China
Video emerged this week of a foreigner being held down with a pole by three officials in Beijing for not wearing a mask in public. Nathan van der Klippe is The Globe and Mail's Beijing correspondent… Audio
Trade Ministers grilled by Epidemic Response Committee
Ministers have been grilled this morning about which industries will be able to operate again under alert level three.
Trade Minister David Parker and Economic Development Minister Phil Twyford… Audio
How Kiwis will be affected by Brexit
Brexit has happened - and will be followed by 11 months of nothing really changing. What's next? And how will it impact on New Zealand? Audio
UK correspondent Dominic O'Connell on Brexit
The United Kingdom is no longer a member of the European Union (EU) as of this weekend. BBC Business presenter, New Zealander Dominic O'Connell offers some on-the-ground reaction from London. Audio
Trump and trade: how he's changed the game
An article by an Australian business journalist Stephen Bartholomeuz claims that US President Donald Trump has changed the way that the world operates. Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
Austin Mitchell: 'Losing to the Tories is depressing'
Ex-UK Labour MP, Austin Mitchell shares his disdain at the UK election results and casts forward to what Prime Minister Boris Johnson must do now to get Brexit back on track and end austerity and cuts… Audio
WTO court collapse bad news for NZ trade
New Zealand's ability to have a fair fight with larger countries over trade is at risk with the World Trade Organisation set to be crippled by the collapse of its appeals court. Audio
Austin Mitchell: 'This is the most uncertain UK election ever'
At 85, former Labour MP Austin Mitchell has witnessed and been part of more elections than even he might care to remember. The former MP for Grimsby from remains sharp as a tack and is picking a… Audio
New Zealand and China upgrade to a new free trade deal
After three years of negotiation, New Zealand and China have agreed on an upgrade to their free trade deal. It includes new rules to make exporting to China cheaper and easier, and the highest level… Audio
Trade War affects NZ Wool Prices
The trade war between the US and China is being blamed for significant drops in fine wool prices, up to 35% compared with last year for some lines. South Island farmer Murray Scott says two thirds of… Audio
PM to Australia: ‘NZ is open for business’
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has sought to quell any investor angst in Australia on the first day of her brief visit to Melbourne. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio
The China/US Trade Squabble
The two superpowers are facing off in a trade tariff war with dangerous consequences. Audio
Prof Robert Frank: Luck's the key to success not hard work
Professor Robert Frank's looked into something many have long suspected, a lot of successful people owe their fortunes to good luck. He speaks to Jim about his research. Audio