TPP
Too early to call on trade tariffs
The Trade Minister Tim Groser has said it's still too early to say whether trade tariffs on New Zealand goods entering the United States will be dropped.
US dairy takes aim at Fonterra
A group of dairy companies in the United States has written to the country's trade representatives urging them to tackle what it says is Fonterra's unfair advantage.
Call for TPP deal to liberalise beef trade
Some of the world's biggest beef producers are urging the countries involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade negotiations not to water down their ambitions for free agricultural trade.
CORRESPONDENT
Moves to set up a Pacific-wide trade deal have been inching forward for almost five years, with no agreement in sight. But the latest talks in Singapore may prove a turning point.
Watered-down TPP deal possible
Trade Minister Tim Groser says New Zealand may be open to a Pacific-wide trade deal that does not abolish tariffs on all agricultural goods. Audio
Spy boss quiet on Snowden speculation
The Government's spy agency is refusing to discuss potential information about New Zealand's spying activities that could be leaked by Edward Snowden. Audio
Threat to red meat exports
The meat industry says a new economic partnership between Australia and Japan puts this country's red meat exports at a disadvantage, unless a Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement is achieved.
Plea for public input on TPP agreement
The union representing nurses is asking the Government to allow some public input into the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Wayne Brittenden’s Counterpoint
In the aftermath of Saturday's demonstrations against the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), Wayne looks at its implications and Wallace follows up with the Nurses Organisation's Marilyn… Audio
World still spends big on agricultural subsidies
A new survey on agricultural subsidies shows that New Zealand remains out on a limb from most of the world in being largely subsidy-free.
TPP talks will drag on after failure in Singapore
Talks to reach an agreement on a Pacific-wide trade deal will drag on for at least a couple of months, with the next meeting of Trade Ministers not expected to take place until late April at the… Audio
No deal in sight at TPP talks
The latest effort by ministers to conclude Trans-Pacific trade talks have failed to reach agreement on tariffs and other market access issues. Trade Minister Tim Groser said progress had been made.
TPP talks fail to conclude deal in Singapore
The latest efforts to conclude a Pacific-wide trade deal have failed. Trade ministers held four days of talks in Singapore to try to reach an agreement on the 12-nation Trans Pacific Partnership, or… Audio
Ministers fails to reach TPP deal
Trans Pacific Partnership talks have stalled despite promises of an imminent deal. Ministers from the 12 nations involved in the trade talks had signalled they were close to a deal as they began a… Audio
Talks hinge on Japan, US - Groser
Trade Minister Tim Groser says progress on talks to create a Pacific-wide trade region will hinge on Japan and the United States.
Trade Ministers in Singapore for TPP talks
Another push to create a Pacific-wide trade deal gets under way this weekend. Audio
Asia-Pacific leaders hopeful TPP will be finished soon
They met in Auckland last week, in part to discuss the 12-nation Trans Pacific Partnership, or TPP, which holds its first trade ministers meeting of the year in Singapore on Saturday. Audio
Key Democrats oppose TPP 'fast-track'
US Vice-President Joe Biden has acknowledged concerns by fellow Democrat Party leaders about the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact, or TPP.
NZ Govt won't budge over TPP details
Trade Minister Tim Groser says New Zealand won't break ranks over the Trans Pacific Partnership, despite calls to release details of the agreement now.
David Cunliffe on the TPP and plain packaging
We speak to the Labour leader, David Cunliffe, who says big corporates want their profits put above public health. Audio
