OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Hanover big test for new regulatorThe first big decision of the new Financial Markets Authority is whether to lay criminal charges against any of Hanover Finance's directors.05 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Shareholder activist deserves to be heardJohn Hepburn raises valid points on the Hotchin debacle and media coverage of it.15 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Court no place for Hubbard's legal billsSimon 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.08 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Ten proposals to stay on road to recoveryPlenty of ideas and plans have been floated to try to ensure the Christchurch is rebuilt. Here are 10 proposals doing the rounds.01 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key should not hesitate to seek nation's help to finance rebuildIt's obvious that mere amateurism will not help our second-largest city up on its feet this time.25 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Gillard given unique chance to advance 'shared future'11 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Seeds of doubt in Chinese bid for PGWThe bid is all about getting control of the seed business.08 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key's proposal to sell down long overdue28 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Goff goes for broke with no-tax proposal25 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> US envoy's 'two worlds' theory not far off mark31 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Plenty of zeroes and a few heroes for 2010Hanover Finance shareholders Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson were the major business notables to fall from grace.30 Dec 08:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> It's time to show your political courage, Bill17 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: We're in deep, but let's not be a PigJohn Key yesterday displayed all the characteristics of a man deeply afflicted with political Tourette's syndrome.14 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: A deep probe needed to get all the answers26 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan</i>: Courageous coal boss in need of backupThe only sign that the Pike River boss is feeling the strain are the dark bags under his eyes which sag lower by the day.23 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key must state trade terms loud enough for Obama to hear12 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Two digit salute's not a sign of victoryNo one will remember any prime ministerial egg-on-face when the <i>Hobbit</i> omelette is finally cooked.29 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Crunch time if Japan wants to stop slide26 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Activist stunt made at Kiwis' expenseRobyn 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.22 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Brown's victory a mix of style and substance15 Oct 04:30 PM
