TPP
RCEP faces TPPA-like issues - law lecturer
A proposed trade agreement aimed at boosting New Zealand's presence in Asia has been criticised as having many of the same problems as the Trans Pacific Partnership.
'Asian TPP' talks wrap up in Auckland
Negotiators will wrap up the latest round of talks to create an Asian version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership in Auckland later today.
Free-trade sceptics give 'Asian TPP' the thumbs down
An attempt to consult with the public over the Asian version of the TPP has been given the thumbs down by free-trade sceptics.
Economic benefits of 'Asian TPP' questioned
Critics are questioning the economic benefits of a proposed Asia-focused trade pact, arguing the gains would be tiny.
TPP remains in the balance
The Trans-Pacific partnership could still become collateral damage in the US presidential race. Audio
TPP passes first reading
The Trans Pacific Partnership passed its first domestic hurdle at Parliament yesterday. Audio
TPP passes first Parliament reading
The Trans Pacific Partnership bill has passed its first reading at Parliament by three votes.
Tribunal suggests Crown and Māori should discuss clauses
The Waitangi Tribunal says a clause in the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement should provide reasonable protection for Maori interests. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal backs TPP treaty clause
The Waitangi Tribunal has backed the Treaty of Waitangi clause in the TPP, but says the deal may have a "chilling effect" on the Crown meeting its obligations.
TPP signed off by select committee
A Parliamentary committee has narrowly signed off on the controversial Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal, after considering hundreds of submissions.
US sends team to discuss NZ TPP obligations
The United States is sending officials to New Zealand to look at how the country will put its obligations under the Trans Pacific Partnership into practice. Audio
US officials heading to NZ to talk TPP
A visit by US officials could be used to pressure the government into further concessions on the TPP deal, a long time critic of the trade pact says.
Hui told govt ignored NZers on TPP
Several speakers from Ngāpuhi have told a TPP hui they are worried the deal could nullify New Zealand's sovereignty.
New TPP timeframe an 'attack on democracy'
MPs have just five days to consider hundreds of submissions on the TPP deal after the timeframe was drastically cut from four weeks. Audio
Shortened TPP process "dangerous" for democracy
The government has been accused of riding roughshod over democracy after giving MPs just five days to consider public submissions on the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal. Audio
Select committee chair defends shortened TPP timeframe
Chair of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee, National MP Mark Mitchell, defends shortened timeframe. Audio
Can the TPP make it through Congress?
Despite having been signed by a number of trade ministers around the world, there is still no certainty as to whether the TPP will be ratified by US Congress. Congressman Matt Salmon joins Checkpoint.
…Key confident US will back TPP
The Prime Minister John Key thinks if Donald Trump became president he would do a u-turn and "miraculously" find a way to back TPP. Audio
Key to US: 'You can't build a wall'
Prime Minister John Key has taken a swipe at Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump, saying America cannot build a wall across its borders. Audio
Prime Minister challenges US to stick with TPP deal
The Prime Minister John Key has challenged America to stick with the trans Pacific partnership deal saying any withdrawal would leave a void that China will fill. Charles Finny is an expert in… Audio