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Visiting expert doubtful of TPP success

Visiting expert doubtful of TPP success
By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, June 29 NZPA - United States President Barack Obama faces an uphill battle if he wants to progress a free trade deal including New Zealand, a visiting expert said today.

Key disappointed to see Japanese counterpart leave post

Key disappointed to see Japanese counterpart leave post
Wellington, June 2 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key says he is disappointed that Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has resigned.

Key Positive About Japan FTA Despite 'Sensitivities'

Key Positive About Japan FTA Despite 'Sensitivities'
By Mark Geenty of NZPA Tokyo, Oct 30 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key delighted his Japanese counterpart's wife with a gifted All Blacks jersey and emerged positive about gradual progress towards a free trade agreement.

Weak Start To The Week For NZ Dollar

Weak Start To The Week For NZ Dollar
Wellington, Aug 31 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar ended lower today even though the National Bank Business Outlook survey showed a big jump in business confidence.

Chris Ford: RIP Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy 1932-2009

Finally, the last of the Kennedy brothers, Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy has died at the age of 77.

Chris Ford: Now The End Is Near For Progressives And Jim Anderton

Over the weekend few people may have noticed that the Progressive Party released a statement stating that it would not contest any future elections.

Chris Ford: 2008-The Year Of Great Political Tests

The year 2008 has proven to be a year of great political tests for a whole range of reasons on both the domestic and international fronts.

McGlashan Fumes At TVNZ Use Of Song In National Party Montage

Auckland, Nov 16 NZPA - New Zealand music icon Don McGlashan has complained to TVNZ after it used one of his songs to accompany a picture montage last weekend marking National's victory.