Articles by Patrick O'Sullivan
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Opinion
Francesca Rudkin: Don't let a little plagiarism ruin the message
Sunday, 28 April 2024, 10:25AMIt was amazing to see so many people out commemorating ANZAC Day at Dawn Services and parades around the country this week. We...
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Fran O'Sullivan
Fran O'Sullivan: Where’s Wayne Brown when you need him?
Monday, 19 February 2024, 2:23PMWellington needs its own Wayne Brown – a gutsy, business-focused mayor who can rock up to the Government and say, “You have...
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Fran O'Sullivan
Fran O'Sullivan: Nats should negotiate three-way coalition regardless
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 9:03AMCementing a three-way partnership between National, Act and New Zealand First has enormous political utility, irrespective...
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Fran O'Sullivan
Fran O'Sullivan: Nicola Willis shoe-horned into playing the resignation card game over tax
Thursday, 5 October 2023, 5:09PMNicola Willis has been around the dark arts of politics long enough not to get shoe-horned into playing the resignation card...
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Fran O'Sullivan
Fran O'Sullivan: what's on CEOs' minds this election?
Wednesday, 27 September 2023, 8:19AMWant to know what’s on chief executives’ minds at this election? Who’s best placed to be prime minister: Chris Hipkins or...
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National
Zero-myco may be a first for New Zealand
Monday, 21 August 2023, 2:37PMNew Zealand may be on track to become the first country in the world to eradicate the cow disease Mycoplasma bovis which...
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Auckland
Auckland Transport introducing digital payments within 12 months
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 9:49AMAuckland commuters will be able to pay for public transport with a simple swipe of a bank card or smartphone within the next...
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National
Napier and Hastings councils to choke the smoke
Wednesday, 6 July 2022, 1:32PMNapier and Hastings councils are tightening their joint anti-smoking/vaping policy as they embrace central government's Smokefree...
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Business
Ardern letter stored in Apec 'time capsule' for 20 years
Friday, 17 December 2021, 9:10AMAn Apec-branded Covid face mask, a handwritten letter from Jacinda Ardern to a future NZ Prime Minister and even a copy of...
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Sport
Playing for gold! Black Ferns Sevens survive extra-time scare
Saturday, 31 July 2021, 3:30PMThe Black Ferns sevens team have survived an enormous extra-time scare in their Olympic semifinal against Fiji to claim a...
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Business
Apec 2021: Can Ardern forge commonality with US and China on Covid?
Friday, 16 July 2021, 2:45PMPresident Joe Biden will use tonight's historic Apec leaders' meeting - hosted virtually from Wellington by Prime Minister...
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Sport
Israel Adesanya suffers first loss of MMA career against Jan Blachowicz
Monday, 8 March 2021, 12:45PMHe was after a big challenge and Israel Adesanya certainly found it in the form of UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz,...
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World
NZ Trump aide Chris Liddell staying on to 'lead successful transition'
Friday, 8 January 2021, 4:09PMNew Zealander Chris Liddell has decided to stay on at the White House to ensure the transition to President-elect Joe Biden's...
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Business
Chinese ambassador warns NZ to keep out of Chinese politics
Monday, 20 July 2020, 3:16PMThe strong existing relationship between New Zealand and China can continue to grow as long as NZ stays out of internal Chinese...
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Opinion
Comment: Only two things can save Todd Muller, National Party now
Sunday, 12 July 2020, 6:40PMCOMMENT: Only two things can now save Todd Muller and the National Party from the growing likelihood of a crushing defeat...
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Politics
Green Party backs wealth taxes, guaranteed minimum income of $325/week
Sunday, 28 June 2020, 3:38PMThe Green Party has launched its first major new policy for the September 19 election, ditching its previous advocacy of...
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Sport
All Blacks crush Wales to claim Rugby World Cup bronze
Friday, 1 November 2019, 7:15PMAfter the All Black tears in Yokohama, a little bit of joy in Tokyo. This Rugby World Cup bronze playoff victory over Wales...
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Sport
Kieran Read on final match: 'I'm ready to go'
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 8:39PMKieran Read will become the second most capped All Blacks captain of all time when he steps on to the Tokyo Stadium pitch...
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Sport
How English star plans to respond to the haka
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 2:13PMNew Zealanders and others - prepare yourselves for a drowning out of the haka by England fans before the highly-anticipated...
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Audio
All Blacks preparing for extra-time scenario
Wednesday, 23 October 2019, 3:15PMLISTEN ABOVE AS RADIO SPORT RUGBY COMMENTATOR NIGEL YALDEN SPEAKS TO MIKE HOSKING The spectre of New Zealand's painful Cricket...
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Sport
Hansen's hidden message from All Blacks selection
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 7:42PMIf we can take anything from the demeanour of All Blacks coach Steve Hansen and his players put before the media today, it's...
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Sport
Japan makes history with win over Scotland
Monday, 14 October 2019, 12:22PMThe tears began before kick-off. They fell during and just after a Japanese anthem haunting in its beauty and emotion. They...
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Audio
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks demolish Canada 63-0
Thursday, 3 October 2019, 9:20AMBy Patrick McKendry in Oita City The All Blacks have provided another reminder of the weaponry at their disposal at this...
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Sport
Why Steve Hansen forced All Blacks to play with just 14 men
Sunday, 8 September 2019, 9:14AMJob done in a most emphatic way for the All Blacks and coach Steve Hansen, who admitted after the 92-7 demolition of Tonga...