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<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of Pacific

If Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Green image not at stake in mining plans

Many people are ignoring the opportunity to discuss the Government's mining proposals rationally, says Fran O'Sullivan.

Blockers break ban

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Brace yourself PM, it'll be a fight

Independent commission to be watchdog on NZ productivity

Six departments in the gun as Govt hunts for leakers

Up to six Government departments face investigation in the hunt for the sources of leaked Cabinet papers.

<i>Adam Gifford:</i> Tuning in to the right frequency

NZOC, mayor disappointed, realistic over games decision

Backing a Commonwealth Games bid for Auckland during a global recession "was always going to be a big ask", the NZOC admits.

Key: Govt will not support $600m games bid

The Government will not be supporting a bid to host the Commonwealth Games in Auckland, John Key said today.

Bryers admits Blue Chip book keeping offences

Blue Chip co-founder Mark Bryers admits failing to keep accounting records in the lead-up to the collapse of his property empire.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Key's credibility on line with finance hub

Talks on fixed-line assets drag on

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Muddled message buries good ideas

Move on cartels linked to Australia

Tierney investigated

Jail threat only way to deter business cartels, says lawyer

Avatar's Kiwi connection new path for local film industry

Govt defends $45m Avatar spend