Tracy Withers

Work to implement the changes is already underway, the Post reported. The issue is sensitive because an FTA with India is awaiting approval in New Zealand’s parliament.

New Zealand’s central bank is poised to raise its key interest rate this week, most economists and traders reckon, beginning a gradual unwinding of stimulus as it aims to head off emerging inflationary pressures.

New Zealand’s farms are set to become a real-life laboratory for one of agriculture’s toughest climate challenges — reducing the methane cows and sheep belch.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank will take a 15% stake in New Zealand-based infrastructure investor Morrison, as part of a new strategic partnership to provide its Japanese customers access to fresh investment opportunities.

New Zealand’s central bank raised its key interest rate for the first time in three years, signaling it wants to move to less stimulatory settings as inflation pressures emerge.

New Zealand manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in almost five years in June as central bank Governor Anna Breman pointed to a burgeoning economic recovery, underscoring this week’s decision to raise interest rates.

Manufacturers have a difficult, and costly, task to adapt production lines and protect workers.

New Zealand's farms are set to become a real-life laboratory for one of agriculture's toughest climate challenges — reducing the methane cows and sheep belch.

New Zealand business confidence recovered in the second quarter as a tentative US-Iran peace deal helped push down fuel prices, a survey showed.

New Zealand inflation may not slow as quickly as the Reserve Bank forecasts, Chief Economist Paul Conway said Tuesday, suggesting further interest-rate increases may be in prospect.