by Michael Lerner Actually helped by el Niño, insured losses hit a 6-year low of $27 billion in 2015.Global Economy,el nino,Munich Re,natural disaster insurance,New Zealand,risk pooling,Whanganui river,Michael Lerner

by Michael Lerner The Kermadec Ocean sanctuary will cover a biodiversity-rich range of underwater volcanoes.Environment,fishing,John Key,Kermadec,marine conservation,Nautilus Minerals,New Zealand,seabed mining,Michael Lerner

Clean, reliable energy source does not depend on imports or weather.Global Economy,California,Chile,Geothermal energy,Nevada,New Zealand,Nicaragua,Renewable energy,St. Kitts-Nevis,United States,Michael Lerner

Thai Airways will soon end all service to the U.S., and Malaysia Airlines will slash its Australia capacity.Asia-Pacific,airline industry,Australia,Charumporn Jotikasthira,China,Christoph Mueller,Malaysia,Malaysia Airlines,New Zealand,restructuring,Thai Airways,Thailand,Michael Lerner

Milk prices are at their lowest point since 2002, with New Zealand being hit particularly hard.Asia-Pacific,Australia,China,dairy farming,Fonterra,France,milk,New Zealand,Michael Lerner

A FTA with South Korea, and a new daily direct flight between Beijing and Auckland.Asia-Pacific,Air China,Air New Zealand,Free trade agreements,New Zealand,South Korea,Michael Lerner