Why a global trade shake-up may be the World Trade Organisation’s only lifeline – Fran O’Sullivan
The stats are compelling. While global trade grew by 4.6% in 2025, the WTO projects a sharp slowdown…
Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe – Fran O’Sullivan
For instance, a January poll from The Economist and the analytics firm YouGov found that 57% of US…
Chris Hipkins needs more than charm to win over wary business leaders – Fran O’Sullivan
It was an issue when he was Prime Minister from January to November 2023, during which he launched…
Politicians can’t be trusted with our debt trajectory, NZ needs a fiscal watchdog – Fran O’Sullivan
There is no outside agency – short of the International Monetary Fund – which is going to swing…
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’Sullivan
It’s one led by women impatient for real gains. The Waitangi National Trust has an annual dinner at…
Winston Peters rebuke puts Anna Breman in double bind over RBNZ role – Fran O’Sullivan
Winston Peters kicked it off with a “sharp stay in your lane” rebuke to the Reserve Bank Governor…
India’s free trade deal could reshape our exports – and our politics – Fran O’Sullivan
There’s plenty of detail still to come. But what is on the table is significant and a fillip…
NZ and Australia should push back on Trump’s intrusive visa rules – Fran O’Sullivan
The US Customs and Border Protection agency says tourists to the US from 42 countries, including New Zealand…
Who is bankrolling push to dump Nicola Willis as finance minister? – Fran O’Sullivan
Purists will point out it is in fact the increased debt – rather than the title they have…
Timid boardrooms are holding back New Zealand’s growth – Fran O’Sullivan
All sorts of authorities bang on about our collective productivity underperformance. But the OECD’s 2022 Economic Survey of…
Full inquiry into police needed to change ‘old boys club’ culture – Fran O’Sullivan
Chambers is widely regarded as a “straight arrow” and the political leadership from all sides of Parliament has…
NZ-India trade could soar if free trade deal finally lands – Fran O’Sullivan
None of that was on display during his New Zealand visit. He won an audience over when he…