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Tweet breaks news of historic talks
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani scooped Barack Obama with a tweet revealing a break in the 34-year silence between leaders of the two nations.
Politics: Back in the USA
Political editor Audrey Young is travelling to the US-NZ Partnership Forum - the first since the 2011 quakes.
Affleck: 'I love New Zealand'
Director Ben Affleck has addressed his Oscar-winning film Argo's controversial treatment of New Zealand, saying he "loves New Zealand and New Zealanders".
Affleck movie dumps on NZ
A new Ben Affleck film about the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979-80 suggests New Zealand's embassy in Tehran refused to shelter American fugitives.
'Frustration' over Syria
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully says the UN risks losing its credibility because of its inability to act over Syria.
US lifts ban on NZ navy vessels
In a key shift, the United States is lifting a ban on New Zealand navy vessels visiting US ports, and will remove obstacles to defence talks and exercises.
Relaxed for Panetta’s visit
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says deepening military co-operation with the US won't endanger NZ's relationship with China, saying we can be friends with both major powers.