New ZealandPolitics 2009: Key, Goff and the recessionA new PM defied the odds as the Govt struggled to deal with the worst recession in decades, and Labour played catch up politics. 24 Dec 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Jobless young risk joining lost generation17 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandKey to cement relations with US visitJohn Key will pay an official visit to Washington next year following a personal invitation to the White House from President Barack Obama.15 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key meets Obama in SingaporeJohn Key had "quite a fruitful" discussion with US president Barack Obama during the official Apec leaders' dinner last night, and also breakfasted with him today, writes John Armstrong.15 Nov 12:33 AM
AgribusinessFree-trade deal with Hong Kong announcedDeal follows unveiling of similar agreements with China, Malaysia and some Gulf states.13 Nov 02:15 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Optimism over US trade prioritiesUS President Barack Obama may have some very good news after all for NZ exporters when he attends the annual Apec summit this weekend.12 Nov 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Dance partners line up to meet Apec debutantAll eyes will be on US President Barack Obama in Singapore this week.10 Nov 03:00 PM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> Key plans pitch on free trade deal to JapaneseJohn Key will make a bold pitch for a free-trade agreement between Japan and New Zealand tonight.28 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandKey 'impressed' by Obama's speechPrime Minister John Key had a surprise meeting with United States President Barack Obama in New York today.24 Sep 02:00 AM
