TPP
Trade lobbyists fear coalition talks could sink TPP
Supporters of the Trans Pacific Partnership are fearful that coaltion talks could end up sinking the deal for New Zealand. The National Party has enthusiatically driven the controversial TPP… Audio
TPP deal hinges on coalition decision
Trade experts are fearful coalition talks could get in the way of, and possibly sink, New Zealand's involvement in the Trans Pacific Partnership.
TPP reps meet in Japan ahead of APEC
Countries that signed up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership are to send representatives to Japan to work on an agreement this month - without the United States. Audio
Insight: Trade Deals and Balancing Power
The opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal focused on jobs, questions over economic benefit and possible threats to sovereignty. But in the light of the Trump administration and its… Audio, Gallery
Shane Jones to stand for NZ First
Former Labour MP Shane Jones announced today he will stand for NZ First in the Whangarei electorate. He talks to John Campbell. Audio
Alternative to investor-state dispute tribunals put forward
Controversial tribunals used by foreign investors to sue governments, which underpin all New Zealand's trade deals, may be pushed aside if Europe gets its way.
US vows increased committment to Asia Pacific
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with the Prime Minister Bill English and the Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee in Wellington. Audio
Donald Trumps trade for English abroad
A big media contingent followed Bill English on his trip to Tokyo where kickstarting a US-free TPP was the top priority. But some political reporters pressed him for opinions on what was going on in… Audio
Exporters applaud efforts to salvage TPP
Major New Zealand exporters are applauding efforts to salvage a massive trade deal, but a long-time opponent says it is dead in the water. Audio
Exports applaud efforts to salvage TPP
The 11 countries still signed up to the trade deal yesterday announced they'll look at ways to push ahead without the United States, which pulled out in January. Audio
Moves to keep TPP alive
The remaining countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership have agreed to look at ways to move the trade deal forward without the United States. Video
Japan's change of heart on TPP good for English
Power Play - Bill English is wrapping up his first trip to Asia as Prime Minister - but was it a success?
English challenges Labour to take position on new TPP
The Prime Minister, Bill English, has thrown down a challenge to Labour to support what the Government hopes will be the new 11-nation version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Audio
PM pushes Labour to support trade pact
Prime Minister Bill English is challenging Labour to support what the government hopes will be the new 11-nation version of the TPP.
Japan surprises NZ govt by throwing weight behind troubled TPP
Japan has surprised the New Zealand Government by throwing its weight behind the Trans-Pacific Partnership, beathing new-life into the trade deal. Chris Bramwell reports from Japan. Video, Audio
NZ, Japan committed to reviving TPP
Prime Minister Bill English emerged grinning from talks with the Japanese leader after Shinzo Abe made it clear he's committed to pushing on with the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.
TPP back on track with Japan's support
Bill English has emerged from talks with Shinzo Abe pleased with the Japanese Prime Minister's commitment to implementing the Trans Pacific Partnership. Audio
TPP remains firmly on agenda for NZ delegation in Japan
The Prime Minister Bill English will press the case for continuing work on the Trans Pacific Partnership when he meets with Shinzo Abe in Tokyo tonight. RNZ Insight's Philippa Tolley is in Tokyo and… Audio
US could benefit from TPP despite withdrawal
As Prime Minister pushes the case for the Trans Pacific Partnership with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Trade Minister, Todd McClay, says the United States will benefit from the Trans-Pacific… Audio
TPP top of agenda for English's talks with Abe
Bill English travels to Japan today with the hope of resuscitating the Trans Pacific Partnership. Audio