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Fran O'Sullivan: Hanover big test for new regulator
The first big decision of the new Financial Markets Authority is whether to lay criminal charges against any of Hanover Finance's directors.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Shareholder activist deserves to be heard
John Hepburn raises valid points on the Hotchin debacle and media coverage of it.
Fran O'Sullivan: Court no place for Hubbard's legal bills
Simon Power's decision to put Allan Hubbard in a commercial straitjacket leaves the Government "tailend Charlie" for the $2 million plus the Timaru financier's legal boys have chalked up.
Fran O'Sullivan: Ten proposals to stay on road to recovery
Plenty of ideas and plans have been floated to try to ensure the Christchurch is rebuilt. Here are 10 proposals doing the rounds.
Fran O'Sullivan: Key should not hesitate to seek nation's help to finance rebuild
It's obvious that mere amateurism will not help our second-largest city up on its feet this time.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Seeds of doubt in Chinese bid for PGW
The bid is all about getting control of the seed business.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Plenty of zeroes and a few heroes for 2010
Hanover Finance shareholders Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson were the major business notables to fall from grace.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: We're in deep, but let's not be a Pig
John Key yesterday displayed all the characteristics of a man deeply afflicted with political Tourette's syndrome.
Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Courageous coal boss in need of backup
The only sign that the Pike River boss is feeling the strain are the dark bags under his eyes which sag lower by the day.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Two digit salute's not a sign of victory
No one will remember any prime ministerial egg-on-face when the Hobbit omelette is finally cooked.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Activist stunt made at Kiwis' expense
Robyn Malcolm taking on the PM over mining is one thing, but wrecking the livelihoods of NZ film workers is "just plain stupid", writes Fran O'Sullivan.