Trade
Trans Pacific Partnership nearly a done deal
One unidentified country has held up the TPP after ministers from 11 countries had already started celebrating striking the trade pact. Our economics correspondent Patrick O'Meara reports from Da… Video, Audio
Ardern takes first step on world stage at APEC
The Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is on the world stage for the first time this weekend, when she joins leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to discuss trade and security. Ms Ardern leaves for APEC in… Audio
EU trade committee chairman discusses NZ trade deal
The European Union has pulled way in the race to sort free trade deals with New Zealand and Australia post-Brexit. This week the European Parliament voted to fast-track the free trade deals, with the… Audio
Free trade deal with European Union given head start
A trade deal with the European Union has been given another boost, and it could have big benefits for exporters. The European Parliament has voted to fast-track a free trade deal with Australia and… Audio
Tight timeframe ahead of TPP negotiations
Crucial Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations next month are among the most pressing matters facing the incoming government.
'Strategic' risks to Australia from China trade plan
A controversial trillion-dollar push by China to dominate global trade is being resisted by senior national security figures in Australia.
New govt should approach TPP with caution - critic
A long-time critic of the Trans Pacific Partnership is urging the new government to take a cautious approach to the deal.
TPP deal hinges on coalition decision
Trade experts are fearful coalition talks could get in the way of, and possibly sink, New Zealand's involvement in the Trans Pacific Partnership.
China Belt and Road: why should we even care?
The Chinese Belt and Road project, also known as One Belt, One Road, is an initiative that will see countries along the Belt and Road make up an 'economic co-operation area' that will account for… Audio
Dairy exporters to gain better access to Thailand
Dairy exporters will get better market access to Thailand.
Boris Johnson visits wildlife sanctuary after bilateral talks at Parliament
The British Foreign Secretary got up close and personal with some of New Zealand's endangered fauna today - and we're not talking about the country's politicians. Audio
Johnson brushes off questions about UK govt conflict
While the British Foreign Secretary is in New Zealand talking about about a more outwards looking Britain, he has also faced questions about internal political ructions back home.
NZ 'front of queue' for UK trade deal
New Zealand is "at or near the very front of the queue" for a free trade deal with the United Kingdom once Brexit is complete.
EU and Japan sign free trade deal
The European Union and Japan have agreed on the outline of a free trade deal to create the world's biggest open economic area.
Insight: Trade Deals and Balancing Power
The opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal focused on jobs, questions over economic benefit and possible threats to sovereignty. But in the light of the Trump administration and its… Audio, Gallery
NZ opens Latin American trade deal talks
The government is negotiating with Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru and hopes the deal will be done within a year.
Brownlee to visit Colombia to talk trade
The Trade and Foreign Ministers will fly to Colombia next week as part of efforts to get New Zealand into the Pacific Alliance.
Alternative to investor-state dispute tribunals put forward
Controversial tribunals used by foreign investors to sue governments, which underpin all New Zealand's trade deals, may be pushed aside if Europe gets its way.
McClay to meet with Trump administration in Washington
The Trade Minister will be the first New Zealand minister to officially meet with a member of the Trump administration on Washington soil later this week.
The Butcher Shop: Wool
Wool is passing muster in the world of high fashion, but it’s now a niche fabric occupying only 1% of the fibre market. So does it keep a grip on our sense of identity any more? Audio