Trade
UK singles out NZ as top priority for trade deals
The United Kingdom has singled out New Zealand and Australia as being the first cabs off the rank for free trade deals after it exits the European Union.
TPP will protect NZ from tariffs - David Parker
New Zealand's Trade Minister conceeds that the new CCPTA is much less significant than the initial TPP was, but is still welcoming the deal. David Parker is pretty confident the agreement will be… Audio
Northport denies grab for Auckland business
The port company says a proposal to double the length of its wharf isn't a play for business from its Auckland counterpart.
Insight: TPP - The deal that never dies?
More than seven years after Trans Pacific Partnership discussions began in earnest, the eleven nations still involved continue to haggle over the details. But they insist the finish line is in sight… Audio
Govt urged to call TPP meeting to ensure momentum
The government has been urged to get all the Trans-Pacific Partnership nations around the table to finish the deal, or risk it falling over.
Labour and Greens disagree on TPP deal
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says there are ongoing discussions with New Zealand First over the Trans Pacific Partnership after the Green Party said they'll oppose the trade deal. Audio
What does TPP look like now?
All the trimmings of the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal discussed. Audio
Political commentators Mike Williams & Matthew Hooton
Mike Williams and Matthew Hooton discuss the latest from the TPP negotiations. Audio
Patrick O'Meara reports from Apec on a new TPP
The TPP looks like it's still alive. Full-on talks brought agreement on most parts of the newly named Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership but that's come about by ditching 20… Audio
TPP deal revived once more, 20 provisions suspended
The Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal remains on track to be agreed by the eleven nations involved.
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.
