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Fran O'Sullivan: Key showing restraint on TPP despite lingering glow

Fran O'Sullivan: US mess a talking point at Bali summit

It is unfathomable that a nation that prides itself on its democratic ideals, capitalistic prowess and business leadership has dug itself into such a gigantic mess, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Fran O'Sullivan: Danone compo wrangle escalates

Firm in dispute with Fonterra argues recall of some infant formula brands cost it the thick end of $326 million.

Fran O'Sullivan: Goff adding muscle to Pacific trade push

Labour's Phil Goff is back in business, adding his strong and rational voice to New Zealand's advocacy for the completion of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Fran O'Sullivan: Plenty of areas to mine for Cunliffe

Labour leader said to have singled out economy, inequality gap, environment and strengthening national identity.

Fran O'Sullivan: Message on resilience a pointed one for Labour

I celebrated the 120th anniversary of women's suffrage by going down to Parliament to stand in the public galleries while Labour MP Lianne Dalziel made her valedictory speech.

Stronger Labour team on the attack

David Cunliffe leveraged the "axe the copper tax" campaign in Parliament yesterday to signal he intends to keep waging war against John Key's Government.

Fran O'Sullivan: Leadership could be a poisoned chalice

Political pundits are predicting a bloodbath if David Cunliffe is elected Labour's leader tomorrow and fails to quickly unify the caucus.

Fran O'Sullivan: Free-trade deal given shot in arm

Smart political footwork by Prime Minister John Key has put the South Korean free-trade agreement back on the agenda.

Fran O'Sullivan: Shearer must cosy up to business bosses

David Shearer should be personally disappointed that many of the nation's top chief executives do not believe he has yet demonstrated the right stuff to credibly challenge the Key Government.

Fran O'Sullivan: Too soon to say if SkyCity deal is buy of the century

Almost from the start, the deal was SkyCity's for the taking. The SkyCity board knew exactly what the Government's bottom line was, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Fran O'Sullivan: Govt's political fears ought to be tested

RadioLIVE has dubbed Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee the Minister of No, writes Fran O'Sullivan. It is a label that might just stick after his frank response to Auckland Mayor Len Brown's latest foray into transport funding.

Fran O'Sullivan: Momentous events go almost unnoticed

Have you heard? NZ has signed a low-key free trade agreement with Taiwan.

Fran O'Sullivan: NZOG needs to fork out for Pike River

In her judgment against what was in many respects a phantom company on trial, Judge Jane Farish was clear about where the buck should stop, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Fran O'Sullivan: It's time for more women at the heart of democracy

Congratulations to Party Central for putting gender equality ahead of diversity when it comes to the ranking criteria for selecting the next crop of Labour MPs.

Fran O'Sullivan: Auckland lobby behind Key's about-turn

Prime Minister John Key's decision to suddenly back Auckland on big infrastructure investments wasn't simply designed to steal a march on his Labour opponents.