Imports

Brian Easton says the turmoil in the world economy from Trump’s attack on Iran will delay New Zealand’s economic recovery

Brian Easton says the turmoil in the world economy from Trump’s attack on Iran will delay New Zealand’s economic recovery

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has increased, though at 3.7% of GDP it remains manageable particularly compared with some of the figures in our recent past

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has increased, though at 3.7% of GDP it remains manageable particularly compared with some of the figures in our recent past

Labour awaiting response from Trade Minister Todd McClay about India FTA concerns

Labour awaiting response from Trade Minister Todd McClay about India FTA concerns

Oil, LNG and KiwiSaver: What the US–Iran conflict could mean for New Zealand’s economy, and what the Government is watching

Oil, LNG and KiwiSaver: What the US–Iran conflict could mean for New Zealand’s economy, and what the Government is watching

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing the Government, which needs Labour’s support, to share official advice before supporting India FTA

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is pushing the Government, which needs Labour’s support, to share official advice before supporting India FTA

Importing gas locks NZ into fossil fuels for longer – just as clean energy surges, Jen Purdie says

Importing gas locks NZ into fossil fuels for longer – just as clean energy surges, Jen Purdie says

New Zealand's exports reached more that $80 billion for the first time last year, but we did still import slightly more than we exported

New Zealand's exports reached more that $80 billion for the first time last year, but we did still import slightly more than we exported

Jiao Wang asks if US tariffs have failed to bite given China’s trade surplus hit a record US$1.2 trillion

Jiao Wang asks if US tariffs have failed to bite given China’s trade surplus hit a record US$1.2 trillion

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has continued to narrow, now to 3.5% of GDP, compared with a level of 9% three years ago; global credit rating agencies should be happy

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend has continued to narrow, now to 3.5% of GDP, compared with a level of 9% three years ago; global credit rating agencies should be happy

We are still importing more than we export on an annual basis, but the deficit is $7 bln smaller than last year and $13 bln smaller than the year before

We are still importing more than we export on an annual basis, but the deficit is $7 bln smaller than last year and $13 bln smaller than the year before

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend narrows considerably in moves that will please global credit rating agencies

The deficit between what we earn overseas and what we spend narrows considerably in moves that will please global credit rating agencies

Daniel Gros points out that even US import demand seems to be withstanding the introduction of tariffs

Daniel Gros points out that even US import demand seems to be withstanding the introduction of tariffs

'There is an element of being punished because NZ has great scenery and because Americans want to eat far more hamburgers than the Duttons on Yellowstone ranch can produce beef for'

'There is an element of being punished because NZ has great scenery and because Americans want to eat far more hamburgers than the Duttons on Yellowstone ranch can produce beef for'

Vehicle Industry Association wants the Clean Car Standard further relaxed as prices rise, imports plummet

Vehicle Industry Association wants the Clean Car Standard further relaxed as prices rise, imports plummet

The global trade war may pose less of a threat to the New Zealand economy than businesses and households expect

The global trade war may pose less of a threat to the New Zealand economy than businesses and households expect