TPP
TPP finish line in sight
International leaders say significant progress was made on the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal negotiations in Sydney at the weekend, and the end is in sight. Audio
Tim Groser says TPPA finish line is in sight
The Trade Minister Tim Groser says the finish line for the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement is in sight, at the conclusion of talks in Australia over the weekend. Audio
NZ minister hopeful of Korea deal soon
Trade Minister Tim Groser is optimistic a free trade deal with South Korea can be signed by the end of the year. The talks, which Mr Groser describes as difficult, resumed late last year.
Concern over medicine price increases
Australian doctors want assurances the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement will not push up the price of medicines. NZ's Trade Minister Tim Groser is attending TPP talks in Sydney.
Farmers push for TPP tariff elimination
Federated Farmers is urging Trade Minister Tim Groser to insist on the elimination of agricultural tariffs at the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks this weekend.
Medicines 'won't cost more under TPP'
Trade Minister Tim Groser said medicines will not be made more expensive if New Zealand signs up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement with 12 other countries. Audio
Trade Minister says cheap medicines won't be traded away
The Trade Minister, Tim Groser, says medicines will not be made more expensive if New Zealand signs up to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Audio
Medical industry split over TPP impact
The medical industry appears to be split over fears that if the pacific free trade deal goes ahead pharmaceuticals will become unaffordable for New Zealanders. Audio
New Zealanders 'in the dark over TPP'
Green Party co-leader Russel Norman says New Zealanders are being kept in the dark about key aspects of the proposed Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal. Audio
Tpp leak shows NZ pushing back on drug policy
A leaked draft from trade talks involving New Zealand shows multinational drug companies want patent rights strengthened, reducing peoples' access to cheaper drug substitutes. Audio
TPPA could hike the cost for some medicines
A leaked draft from trade talks involving New Zealand shows pharmaceutical companies want patent rights strengthened, reducing peoples' access to cheaper substitutes. Audio
Hopes fading of TPP agreement in November
The chances of sealing a Pacific-wide trade deal soon appear to be fading. Audio
TPP deadline moves again
Another self-imposed deadline to agree a Pacific-wide trade deal appears to be crumbling, as talks between Japan and the US end in stalemate.
NZ warned over goldmine legal action
The company behind three South Island gold mines is suing the El Salvador government for refusing to grant it a mining permit. New Zealand is being warned about similar action.
OceanaGold case worries TPP opponents
The mining company which owns the Reefton, Macraes and Frasers gold mines in the South Island, is suing the country of El Salvador after it was refused a mining permit to dig for gold there. Audio
National would settle TPP - Key
National Party leader John Key has reiterated the party's commitment to free trade, saying a National government would push to increase trade with China and settle the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade…
US could force NZ law changes before TPP deal signed off
There are claims that the United States could force New Zealand to change its laws before it signs off on any Pacific-wide free trade agreement. Audio
Fed Farmers keen to push on with TPP
Federated Farmers wants the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership to push ahead, despite some countries dragging their heels on it. Japan and Canada want to keep agricultural tariffs.
John Key hails strong US relationship
Prime Minister John Key says the relationship between the US and New Zealand is in excellent shape, and he hopes President Obama will visit New Zealand this year.
Key hopeful on free trade deal
Prime Minister John Key is confident the Trans-Pacific Partnership can be settled by the end of the year after his meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House on Saturday.
