Economy
New Zealand central bank ups rates to 14-yr high, signals hikes done
RBNZ raises interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.5%
Economy
Travel & Leisure
Air New Zealand to offer beds in economy class from $250 each
Skynest available on Auckland to New York or Chicago flights
Natural disasters
Consecutive earthquakes hit Indonesia and Papua New Guinea
Hundreds of people evacuate to higher grounds
Politics
Inflation and lockdowns hurt New Zealand's ruling party in polls
Once a COVID success story, PM Ardern's camp trails opposition ahead of 2023 election
Economy
New Zealand social innovator visa offers blueprint for Japan
Program draws entrepreneurs as global competition for tech pioneers heats up
Interview
N.Z. calls for potential CPTPP members to meet 'high standards'
Membership negotiations with U.K. will be held cautiously, says Minister O'Connor
International relations
Japan, New Zealand in talks to share information and intelligence
PM Ardern stresses importance of bilateral ties in move toward renewable energy
International relations
New Zealand PM eyes economy reboot with Japan, Singapore visits
As approval ratings dip, Ardern seeks political boost with tourism, trade
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
Coronavirus
New Zealand's delta COVID outbreak grows amid race to vaccinate
Extended lockdown tests economic resilience with uncertain end point
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
Australia-New Zealand travel bubble off to fast, emotional start
Quarantine-free trips raise hopes for an economic shot in the arm
Natural disasters
New Zealand marks 10 years since Christchurch quake
6.3-magnitude temblor in 2011 killed 185 people and injured thousands
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
Opinion
RCEP agreement will transform trade in Asia, for Asia
First time China, Japan, and South Korea connected via one trade pact
Trade
Asia forms world's largest trading bloc RCEP after years of talks
After signing, focus turns to ratification; China to hold sway in India's absence
Economy
New Zealand weighs negative interest rates as COVID rages overseas
Despite economic bounce, RBNZ tees up cheap cash and eyes 2021 rate cut
Opinion
New Zealand slump a red alert for world economy
Canary in the coal mine of Asian trade on worst trajectory since Great Depression
International relations
'CANZUK' alliance idea makes waves with Indo-Pacific in flux
Assertive China and unpredictable US revive calls for tight-knit 'Anglosphere'
Opinion
Tech companies continue evading accountability for violent content
Governments must step in to stop platforms allowing pro-terrorist material
The Big Story
Exits from coronavirus lockdown split 'wild' West from 'cautious' East
Economies are impatient to reopen. Experts say it will trigger a second wave of infections