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Canada joins TPP talks, puts farm protection on the table
By Paul McBeth Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - Canada's heavily protected markets, which have been a barrier to New Zealand's agricultural exports, face an overhaul after the North American nation formally joined the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations. Standing in for Trade...

NZX brings in new blood to senior management
Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - NZX, the stock market operator, has appointed Fronde Systems Group chief financial officer Mandy Simpson as its new head of operations, giving her responsibility for market and issuer services. Simpson will join the stock exchange operator from Nov. 19...

Steel and Tube parent Arrium to sell half-stake for $91.2 million at 15 percent discount
By Hannah Lynch Oct. 10 (BusinessDesk) - ASX-listed mining and minerals group Arrium plans to sell its 50.3 percent stake in local construction and materials supplier, Steel & Tube for about $91.2 million. The Australian company, formerly known as OneSteel, has appointed an in...