Trade
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
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…
AudioPM 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
The China/US Trade Squabble
The two superpowers are facing off in a trade tariff war with dangerous consequences.
AudioProf 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
The secret battle of the CPTPP
The CPTPP was more than a decade in the making.
This is a little known story about the 11th hour change that made the 11-country trade agreement what it is today. Audio
NZ may feel heat of UK-EU trade fight after Brexit
New Zealand exporters could get caught in the crossfire of trade battles between Britain and Europe after a no-deal Brexit, a senior trade negotiator has warned.
UK pledges trade continuity with NZ after Brexit
The New Zealand and British prime ministers have signed a mutual recognition agreement, under which Britain is pledging trade continuity following Brexit.
PM plays down Malaysian PM's comments on South China Sea
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is preparing to jet out of Singapore after three-day visit dominated by trade and security. And security seemed to be at the forefront of the Malaysian prime minister's… Audio
Pacific trade deal signatories face heavy losses - report
A new report says Pacific Island signatores to the PACER Plus trade agreement stand to lose more than $US60 million each year in government revenue if the deal is ratified. Audio
Samoa banana exports to NZ a 'huge deal' for country
Samoa's agriculture minister says entry to the New Zealand market is a "huge deal" for Samoan banana farmers. Audio
International comment with Special Trade Envoy
Mike Peterson says rules around the use of the weed killer glyphosate are likely to change and US President's China trade block could have an impact on our beef and dairy exports. Audio
International comment with Special Trade Envoy
Mike Peterson says rules around the use of the weed killer glyphosate are likely to change and US President's China trade block could have an impact on our beef and dairy exports.
AudioGovt not replacing trade commissioner to India's capital
The country's trade representation in India is being reduced. Trade and Enterprise has confirmed it won't replace India's trade commissioner, Jane Cunliffe, when her posting to New Delhi ends in… Audio
NZ not replacing trade commissioner in India
A decision to not replace a trade commissioner in India is sending the wrong signal at a time when the country is trying to expand trade ties, according to an export body.
Record monthly trade deficit for August
A surge in imports and rise in oil prices have led to a record monthly trade deficit.
Stephen Jacobi: positivity about China
New research released this morning looks at how New Zealanders feel about our relationship with China. It claims that despite Kiwis' unease at the imbalance in our trade dealings with the megapower… Audio
UK prepares for Brexit worst-case scenario
Britain is preparing for the worst case scenario in a no-deal Brexit. Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called "practical and proportionate" advice in case the UK leaves the EU without… Audio