Opinion<i>Arthur Chin</i>: Doing business with China cultural nous helps smooth the wayA few key principles make for better relationships.27 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandStudy proposes All Blacks tour of USAn All Blacks tour of the United States has been suggested as away to promote sports diplomacy in a study released today at the US – NZ Partnership Forum in Christchurch.20 Feb 11:55 PM
New ZealandFaltering start to US - NZ forumThe fourth US - NZ Partnership Forum got off to a faltering start in Christchurch this morning minus more of some of its big name players.20 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandGillard wins over MPs with appeal to mateshipJulia Gillard's speech to Parliament brought lumps to the throats of many NZ MPs and some admitted to "tearing up" during it.16 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGillard and Key agree to increase transtasman investmentJohn Key and Julia Gillard have signed an agreement under the Closer Economic Relationship to increase investment between Australia and NZ.15 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandAustralia will sell NZ apples - GillardAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced Australia will sell New Zealand apples in her address to the NZ Parliament.15 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandDon't fear Australia's strength - GillardJulia Gillard says Kiwis should not "fear Australia's strength" ahead of the signing of an investment protocol between the two countries.15 Feb 08:12 PM
New ZealandGillard a 'special friend', says KeyPrime Minister John Key introduced Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard as his "special friend" when they visited an Auckland school today, where he defended the controversial national standard policy.15 Feb 02:53 AM
New ZealandGillard pays tribute to NZ 'mateship'Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has paid tribute to the help New Zealanders gave in the recent Queensland floods at a business lunch in Auckland today.15 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandGillard: 'We share common bonds'Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has touched down in NZ for a brief, 28-hour visit. She spoke to media of the two countries' close relationship before heading to a Trans-Tasman Business Circle lunch. 15 Feb 12:28 AM
New ZealandGreens oppose Gillard addressing NZ ParliamentAllowing the Australian Prime Minister to address NZ's Parliament could undermine its sovereignty, the Greens say.13 Feb 11:10 PM
WorldObama growing impatient over EgyptThe White House is adamant that genuine and rapid change is needed in Egypt.11 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldNZer in Cairo fears more 'bloodshed'Violence and bloodshed could break out in a massive protest march on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's palace tomorrow, a New Zealander in Cairo reports.11 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandKiwis denied Yasi paymentsExpat New Zealanders hit by Tropical Cyclone Yasi have joined a growing number of disaster victims denied recovery payments by the Australian Government.09 Feb 11:28 PM
New ZealandUK holds up NZ up as worthy Afghanistan exampleBritish Defence Secretary Liam Fox slammed other countries for not pulling their weight in Afghanistan.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHague wants to build on trustUK Foreign Secretary William Hague said there was a "deep trust" between NZ and Britain but the relationship could be even closer.20 Jan 04:30 PM