
Parker wants public input in pursuit of progressive trade as PM flies flag in Europe
By Paul McBeth April 13 (BusinessDesk) - Trade and Export Growth Minister David Parker wants a new progressive and inclusive trade agenda, laying the groundwork for a refreshed strategy, while Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern seeks to accelerate free trade talks with the European...

NZX targets 'natural advantage' in primary industries with new index, dairy derivatives expansion
By Paul McBeth April 13 (BusinessDesk) - NZX wants to capture New Zealand's "natural advantage" in the primary sector with a new index tracking listed industry players and build on the early success of its dairy derivatives market, says chief executive Mark Peterson. The W...

Chorus slows customer loss in March quarter as connections dip 1%
By Paul McBeth April 13 (BusinessDesk) - Chorus continued to slow its customer loss as households ditch their copper services in favour of fibre, with total fixed-line connections slipping 1 percent. The Wellington-based telecommunications network operator said total fixed...

NZ govt considers naming-and-shaming state sponsored cyber crime
By Paul McBeth April 12 (BusinessDesk) - Communications Minister Clare Curran wants to expand New Zealand's international cyber-security efforts and is considering publicly naming-and-shaming state-sponsored attacks as a deterrent in a review of the government's strategy. T...