Trade
The Butcher Shop: Dairy
A driver of the economy or a killer of our waterways? A trusted source of baby formula in China, or just a product to be redefined by a series of TV commercials? We take a look at what dairy means to… Audio
The Butcher Shop: Wine
Terroir, appellation and geographical indicators are held up as the way for us to market high-quality wine. But is this true, and what could its downsides be? And how can our wine industry thrive? Audio
Monthly trade surplus doubles in April
New Zealand has posted its largest monthly trade surplus in more than two years as exports and imports hit new highs for April.
English challenges Labour to take position on new TPP
The Prime Minister, Bill English, has thrown down a challenge to Labour to support what the Government hopes will be the new 11-nation version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Audio
PM pushes Labour to support trade pact
Prime Minister Bill English is challenging Labour to support what the government hopes will be the new 11-nation version of the TPP.
'Collective interest' in keeping TPP attractive to US - PM
The United States is set to benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership despite having withdrawn from the agreement, Trade Minister Todd McClay has conceded.
TPP top of agenda for English's talks with Abe
Bill English travels to Japan today with the hope of resuscitating the Trans Pacific Partnership. Audio
Phosphate shipment seized over illegal mining claims
A huge shipment of phosphate bound for New Zealand has been seized in South Africa because of claims it was illegally mined.
Trading with India
India is one of the largest and fastest growing economies in the world and a major trading partner. Yet despite the economic imperatives and strong ties to the diaspora, the going has been tough in… Audio
Focus on Politics for 21 April 2017
Global trade now looks very different for New Zealand, with the withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, and the imminent departure of Britain from the European Union… Audio
Australia urged to renew aid focus in new foreign policy
World Vision is calling on the Australian government to reassert the role of aid in its upcoming 10 year foreign policy strategy. Audio
Date set for NZ-China FTA upgrade talks, China denies steel dumping in NZ
Talks will begin next month, meanwhile the countries today signed an agreement to allow chilled meat from 10 New Zealand processors into China. Audio
Free trade expansion with China
Chinese premier Li Keqiang is here to talk about our free trade deal. Audio
Prime Minister to hold first meeting with Chinese Premier today
Li Keqiang flew into Wellington last night for the official visit, with his wife Cheng Hong, and a business delegation, as our political reporter Demelza Leslie reports. Audio
Bill English to meet with Chinese Premier
The Prime Minister Bill English will hold his first official meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Wellington today.
Govt sets 90% free trade goal by 2030
The Government has launched a bold new plan to try and have 90 percent of New Zealand's exports covered by free trade deals by 2030. Video, Audio
SAS village killings, Westminster attack, PMs trade strategy
Al Gillespie discusses possible SAS Afghan war crimes, the Westminster attack and the PMs trade strategy. Audio
Protests nation-wide over water rights
A 15,000 signature petition has been presented at Parliament calling for all exports of New Zealand drinking water to stop. Video, Audio
Prime Minister warns NZ could suffer from Trump's border tax
Government ministers are nervously watching developments in the United Sates, amidst worries a border tax might be introduced by Donald Trump. America is this country's fourth largest trade partner… Audio
Geopolitical shifts & impact on NZ
What will big geopolitical shifts like Brexit and the election of Donald Trump mean for New Zealand? Kathryn Ryan talks with Rodger Baker, an expert in geopolitical forecasting with the Texas based… Audio