Trade
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
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
