Economy
New Zealand hikes rates for 2nd straight month as inflation looms
Central bank says more stimulus on horizon despite OCR rise to 0.75%
Economy
International relations
At APEC, Xi vows to open China as Taiwan promotes CPTPP bid
Biden raises U.S. engagement while grouping seeks trade-led COVID recovery
COVID vaccines
APEC ministers pledge more COVID vaccines and safe travel
21 members, including U.S. and China, hold virtual talks ahead of Friday summit
Trade
World's biggest trade deal RCEP to take effect Jan. 1
Asia-focused pact covers 30% of global population and GDP
Economy
New Zealand central bank hikes interest rate to 0.50%
Rising inflation prompts first raise in 7 years as RBNZ expects stimulus to ease
Economy
New Zealand economy surged 2.8% in Q2
GDP growth beats predictions; central bank expected to lift interest rates
Coronavirus
New Zealand's delta COVID outbreak grows amid race to vaccinate
Extended lockdown tests economic resilience with uncertain end point
Economy
New Zealand central bank surprises by reducing stimulus
Kiwi dollar jumps after RBNZ halts pandemic bond-buying program
Trade
Blockchain greases trade wheels between 7 Asian-Pacific economies
TradeWaltz aims to keep supply chains of 5,000 companies moving at steady pace
Coronavirus
New Zealand suspends 'travel bubble' with Australia amid virus surge
Quarantine-free zone was launched in April
Economy
New Zealand GDP bounces back with faster than expected growth
Economy rises 1.6% in the three months through to March
Coronavirus
Australia-New Zealand travel bubble off to fast, emotional start
Quarantine-free trips raise hopes for an economic shot in the arm
Natural disasters
Third strong earthquake off New Zealand triggers tsunami warning
Thousands of residents evacuate to higher grounds after magnitude-8.1 quake
Natural disasters
New Zealand marks 10 years since Christchurch quake
6.3-magnitude temblor in 2011 killed 185 people and injured thousands
International relations
China and New Zealand sign upgraded free trade deal
Pact to give commodities exports better access to world's No. 2 economy
Economy
New Zealand GDP grows record 14% in 3Q after COVID lockdown
Economy beats forecasts with strong performance after stalling earlier this year
Economy
New Zealand economy shows faster recovery from COVID-19 impact
GDP likely rose 10.5% in Q3 but finance minister warns on US-China tensions
The World Ahead
Five powerful forces will affect the world in 2025: Martin Wolf
Tech, inequality, debt, de-globalization and political stress to remain decisive
Economy
Businesses push back on Australia and New Zealand travel bans
With low infection rates, companies say entry limits are too strict
Opinion
How an open internet can power Asia-Pacific's economic recovery
Everyone should have the opportunity to be part of the digital future