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Jacinda Ardern saddles up for big encounters at Singapore summit

Ardern is set for early engagements with senior figures from Australia, China and the US.

Peters: Time for some original thinking

Winston Peters says New Zealand is sticking with "Asia Pacific" rather than "Indo Pacific"

Ardern 'not dissuaded' on Manus stand

Ardern refused to back down on Manus Island, saying she had to do what was right.

Photographer posts revealing shot of Trump

The photo has been circulating online, with some political pundits poking fun at Trump.

Ardern invited to China by Premier Li Keqiang

Ardern invited to visit China by Premier Li Keqiang.

Manila litmus test for Ardern's diplomacy skills

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is to meet Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in Manila.

Key and Turnbull best friends

Even British Prime Minister Theresa May cannot get between these two best buddies.

Key receives blessing at Thai Buddhist temple

Trade talks take the heat off Key

Meat and green-lipped mussels had PM John Key back in more comfortable territory on a trade trip in Bangkok, after days of scrutiny of his reaction to Sri Lanka's human rights.