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Cartoon: An eye for bargains

Fighting fund to finance TPP battle

New Zealand businesses are planning a "fighting fund" for a pro-TPP campaign once a deal is finished and in the public arena, Prime Minister John Key was told.

Editorial: NZ well placed to ensure quality

The diversity of the countries within the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation bloc has meant it has stayed on the backburner. Until now, that is.

Power in plentiful supply at Apec summit

It’s not clear whether it’s the power of money that attracts John Key to Beijing or the power of power. But both are in plentiful supply here during the Apec summit.

TPP discussion a 'solid meeting' - Key

President Barack Obama emerged from a meeting of leaders involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, including Prime Minister John Key, adamant the deal would be done.

Silly shirts make a comeback

After falling out of favour during the global economic turmoil, Apec's propensity for dressing up its leaders in "silly shirts" returned with gusto.

Audrey Young: PM moves on to next regional talks

Apec's focus is trade liberalisation, writes Audrey Young. The East Asia Summit focus is wider; leaders will talk about regional questions of the moment, including security issues such as North Korea.

Trans Pacific nations set deadline

Prime Minister John Key is signalling it is crunch time for the Trans Pacific Partnership talks and countries need to decide if they are in or out.

Only one chance for comprehensive TPP - Key

Prime Minister John Key says there is only one chance to get a comprehensive Trans Pacific Partnership and it would be worth waiting a little longer to get one.

Key holds talks with Putin

Gillard leaves APEC talks after father dies

Key unlikely to discuss Pussy Riot with Putin

Fran O'Sullivan: Free trade deal hinges on PM's charm offensive

John Armstrong: Hi-de-hi from Putins, the pollies' paradise

Key: Surplus goal can be revised

NZ calls on nations to lower subsidies

Bollard confirmed to lead APEC Secretariat

Ministers may miss out on 'silly shirt' photo at Apec