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Regularly updated news on the global economy and politics from our team and Bloomberg and The Economist.
Dairy FTA: ‘If India opens for US, it may open for NZ’
World

Dairy FTA: ‘If India opens for US, it may open for NZ’

Trade commentator in India says Trump's actions have opened an opportunity for NZ.

Dileepa Fonseka 17 Mar 2025
‘World’s richest Negro girl’ drew media ridicule and alarm
World History

‘World’s richest Negro girl’ drew media ridicule and alarm

Sarah Rector was 11 when oil was discovered on land she owned. Cue racist news reports.

A haunting and terrible look at Ireland's Great Famine
Books Review

A haunting and terrible look at Ireland's Great Famine

By 1845, most people relied on a single potato strain – a disaster waiting to happen.

'Quite sad': Renters turn to lottery in Spain's housing crisis
World

'Quite sad': Renters turn to lottery in Spain's housing crisis

44,000 applicants for Madrid apartments, only 64 winners.