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US Secretary of Homeland Security in NZ from Sunday

Gillard 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.

Gillard: '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.

Greens oppose Gillard addressing NZ Parliament

Allowing the Australian Prime Minister to address NZ's Parliament could undermine its sovereignty, the Greens say.

McCully welcomes Mubarak's resignation

Obama growing impatient over Egypt

The White House is adamant that genuine and rapid change is needed in Egypt.

MP Carter to be High Commissioner to Cook Islands

NZer 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.

Kiwis denied Yasi payments

Expat New Zealanders hit by Tropical Cyclone Yasi have joined a growing number of disaster victims denied recovery payments by the Australian Government.