TPP
Interest in joining TPP widens
A New Zealand free trade advocate says the closing stages of talks to create a Pacific-rim trade region are attracting the interest of countries outside the negotiations. Audio
Insight for 8 December 2013 - Pacific Rim Trade Deal Angst
Patrick O'Meara investigates the pluses and pitfalls of the planned Trans Pacific Partnership. Audio
TPP talks going down to the wire
Trade Ministers meet this weekend in Singapore for their last chance to secure a Pacific-wide regional trade deal before a self-imposed deadline of the end of the year.
TPP trade agreement being discussed in Sydney
Finance Minister Bill English will discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement on Wednesday at an Australia-New Zealand leadership forum in Sydney. Audio
Business commentator Rod Oram
New analysis that shows the US is very isolated in the Trans Pacific Partnership trade talks. There is also a surprising lack of solidarity between some countries you'd expect to be closely aligned… Audio
US trying to curb Pharmac - Kelsey
A law professor observing the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations in Salt Lake City says American negotiators are intent on curbing Pharmac's negotiating power to stop other countries adopting its…
Leaks show gulf between NZ and US
Efforts to complete a Pacific-wide trade deal by the end of this year appear slim after leaks exposed deep rifts between America and other countries over key contentious issues. Audio
Govt not upfront on TPP, says Labour
Labour Party trade spokesperson Phil Goff says the Government has been too secretive about talks to set up a Pacific-wide free trade area.
Hopes for trade deal with South Korea
The South Korean Government will resume stalled trade talks with New Zealand and two other countries in what Trade Minister Tim Groser describes as an important step.
PM talks TPP with Obama
Prime Minister John Key has spoken with the United States President about efforts to keep a Pacific-wide trade pact talks on track.
Farmers don't want a 'quick and dirty' TPP trade deal
New Zealand's special agricultural trade envoy says getting a meaningful and comprehensive deal from the Trans Pacific trade talks is more important than rushing to get them wrapped up this year.
Special agricultural trade envoy hails TPP progress
New Zealand's special agricultural trade envoy is hailing what he sees as the progress made at the latest Trans Pacific Partnership trade talks in Bali.
Prime minister warns contentious issues could derail TPP deal
Talks to secure a Pacific-wide free trade deal by the end of the year remain on track, but the prime minister is warning contentious issues could still derail it. Audio
TPP critic says negotiations likely to drag out
A critic of the twelve nation trade agreement known as the Trans Pacific Partnership says it seems less likely it will be signed by its deadline at the end of the year. Audio
Trade talks looking bright in Bali
Talks to secure a Pacific-wide free trade deal by the end of the year remain on track, with the Trans Pacific Partnership leaders saying they've made significant progress in recent months. Audio
Prime minister has TPP meeting with top US trade official in Bali
The prime minister has met with America's top trade official before a crucial meeting of political leaders on Tuesday to try to complete a Pacific-wide trade deal by the end of the year.
FF dismisses suggestion TPP could be torpedoed
Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills is dismissing suggestions the United States president's absence from the latest Trans Pacific Partnership trade negotiations could torpedo an agreement.
PM confident TPP deal can be done by year's end
The Prime Minister and the head of the New Zealand United States Council are both confident a Pacific-wide trade deal can be completed by the end of the year. Audio
US official says trade talks making progress
The senior US trade official says progress has been significant in talks to secure a Pacific-wide trade deal by the end of the year.
Kerry tells APEC shutdown is momentary episode
The United States Secretary of State has said at the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) meeting in Bali that the shutdown of the US government is a "momentary episode" and does not change its…
