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Chief US negotiator Barbara Weisel (Reuters)

Diplomats quiet on TPP progress video

Negotiators say they've made good progress at the Auckland round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks.

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New Zealanders wary of TPP video

A new poll shows two thirds of NZers are wary of a TPP deal allowing corporations to sue governments.

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Export market key in TPP talks video

Opening up the North American market for our farmers is one of the key goals for New Zealand's negotiators at the Trans Pacific Partnership talks in Auckland.

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Phil O'Reilly of Business New Zealand  (file)

Business NZ defends TPPA after protests

Business NZ is defending the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), after protests turned ugly yesterday afternoon.

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Police clashed with protesters

Protest showdown in Auckland video

Police presence was high as the protesters set fire to boxes and banged up against the SkyCity doors. Fires were extinguished by fire officers.

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Business commentator Rod Oram

Rod Oram on the Trans-Pacific Partnership video

They are getting down to the business end of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks in Auckland now.

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US companies 'out to get Pharmac' video

Talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement are continuing in Auckland today, as is opposition to the deal.

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Prime Minister John Key (AAP)

Key says ignore TPP protesters video

The latest round of negotiations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement are continuing in Auckland today.

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The Government says the public health service isn't up for negotiation

Doctors warn of TPP risks

As opponents plan more demonstrations against the TPP, doctors are warning cheap drugs could be compromised.

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A protester shouts outside the TPP meeting this morning

Protests outside TPP talks video

Negotiators from 11 countries are gathering in Auckland this morning for the 15th round of the TPP talks.

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Sky City in Auckland

War of words in TPP public perception battle video

Negotiators from 11 countries are meeting in Auckland this morning for the latest round of talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.

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Trade Negotiations Minister Tim Groser

TPP secrecy draws critics video

Negotiators from 11 countries gather in Auckland tomorrow for the 15th round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks.

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Green unease over TPPA video

Green parties from New Zealand, Australia and Canada have joined together to oppose the TPPA.

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John Key (Reuters)

No TPP deal without dairy and Pharmac

New Zealand won't sign up to the TTP unless it includes an agreement to progressively abolish tariffs on agricultural products.

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Prime Minister John Key gives a speech at the Trans-Tasman Business Circle Lunch in central Sydney (Reuters file)

Key talks up TPP deal prospects

Prime Minister John Key says it's possible the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal can be concluded in 2013, but he isn't holding his breath.

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Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei (NZPA)

NZ, Canadian Greens warn against TPP

The Green Party and its Canadian counterpart have jointly expressed their concerns over the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal negotiations.

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John Key and Barack Obama

TPP could bring tighter trade rules video

The legal threat from tobacco companies over the Government's proposal for plain packaging has raised fears about the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Tim Groser

Greens accuse Groser of misleading public

Tim Groser is misleading the public over the terms of the TP) agreement the Government is negotiating, the Green Party says.

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The TPP could leave the Govt unable to pass laws under threat of legal action

Fears TPP could derail alcohol reform video

The National Addiction Centre is seeking reassurance that the TPP won't work against tougher alcohol laws.

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Trade Minister Tim Groser (REUTERS/Supri)

Groser rejects TPP concerns

Trade Minister Tim Groser says the Government will not sign a multi-lateral trade deal if it affects its ability to regulate health and other policy areas.

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