New ZealandCook Islands 'deals' with China – why NZ Government won't commentCook Islands officials have discussed seabed minerals research with China.14 Feb 08:40 PM
Politics‘National sovereignty’ central to Cook Islands PM’s discussions with China as deal enters final stagesA deal is expected to be signed within the coming days.12 Feb 09:23 PM
TalanoaWhy NZ is at odds with Cook Islands over China agreementThe Cook Islands believes it doesn't need New Zealand's approval for the agreement.10 Feb 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Gaza ceasefire the first triumph of new Trump eraOPINION: Trump is pro-Israel, no doubt. But he’s also pro-Trump.18 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie MortonAnalysis: How will NZ efforts stack up at this year’s big climate change summit?NZ is among nearly 200 nations discussing climate change in Baku. How do we compare?16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Could NZ's foreign policy be Trumped? Why the Govt will be hoping for Kamala Harris winOPINION: The current National-led coalition inherited close relations with the US.12 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsSpecial protection: The diplomats who invoked immunity to evade crime - and those that didn'tIt comes as the partner of an Australian diplomat was arrested, released in Wellington03 Oct 03:00 AM
PoliticsPM 'not fully up to speed' on incident involving Aussie diplomat's partnerPM says what happened in Wellington is a matter for the police.03 Oct 02:05 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the Boardroom‘Our two biggest trading partners at war would be a nightmare'Any disruption to China's trade with NZ would have far-reaching effects.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMood of the Boardroom: How CEOs rate Te Pāti Māori and GreensMixed ratings to the leaders of New Zealand’s minor opposition political parties.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the Boardroom'Smart, strategic and vital to our interests': Winston Peters ‘in his sweet spot'CEOs laud Peters ‘the best Foreign Minister New Zealand has ever had’.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PoliticsWatch: Irritated Peters stops UN speech, demands room 'keep quiet’"When somebody is addressing you, the rest of the people in the room keep quiet.”26 Sep 05:58 AM
PoliticsEmbassy staffer says NZ Govt ‘failed’ after Korean diplomat convicted of sexually assaulting himThe staffer told the Herald the 2017 assault left him with PTSD and unable to work.30 Aug 04:26 AM
WorldNZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robberyThe victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.16 Aug 11:04 PM
WorldRussia sentences US woman to 12 years for Ukraine donationRussian court jails Ksenia Karelina for treason weeks after major prisoner swap.15 Aug 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinston Peters: Where were Brash and Clark during Labour’s engagement on Aukus?OPINION: To be clear, New Zealand has not been invited to join Aukus Pillar 2.21 Jun 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDon Brash and Helen Clark: Anti-Aukus - we should have no part in military-related action against ChinaOPINION: The current New Zealand Government seems betwixt and between on foreign policy.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Business'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegationsPeters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.02 May 09:47 PM
PoliticsWhat would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?A diplomat's memoir sheds light on today's problems.26 Apr 06:20 AM
New ZealandLuxon advances 'very big reset' on foreign policy with SE Asia tripGlobal issues such as Middle East conflict did not overshadow SE Asia mission, says Luxon.20 Apr 09:37 PM
WorldEcuadorian police broke into Mexico’s embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s Embassy in Quito and arrested a former leader.06 Apr 10:15 PM
WorldHouthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacksNZ is among 14 countries calling for an immediate end to threats against commercial ships.05 Jan 12:17 AM
PoliticsNZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark saysNZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.01 Dec 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Talks hit the horse-trading stage over ministerial postsAnd Christopher Luxon learns a lesson or two.17 Nov 04:00 PM
Politics‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.17 Nov 02:30 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiationsOPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.17 Nov 12:52 AM
OpinionAs Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options?OPINION: New Zealand must reassert its support for the laws of war.27 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSecurity and economy on agenda, as top EU diplomat visits NZStefano Sannino flew into Wellington last week to talk security.30 Jul 08:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Positioning for the next crisisOPINION: Our editorial on overtures from Australia and the United States.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ to ‘set the record straight’ with Solomon Islands after aid accusationsSolomon Islands PM says NZ has failed in its aid commitment; NZ Government disagrees.18 Jul 02:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade dealEU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.10 Jul 05:35 AM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in BeijingPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘You’d better not jinx it’ PM on his high-stakes trip to China, and whether plane will get off the groundThe PM admits foreign policy isn't his background, but insists he's a fast learner24 Jun 06:14 PM
PoliticsPM to visit China as it hits back over joint statementPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will lead a group of business leaders to China.12 Jun 04:58 AM