PoliticsThe China Tightrope: Unpacking NZ's relationship with our biggest trading partnerA new book takes a deep dive into New Zealand's relationship with China.09 Jun 04:58 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsUS v China: We know what side we're on - Defence Minister Andrew LittleThere's not enough debate going in Labour, says one party stalwart.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why NZ should be wary of buying into the Aukus security pact"As a relatively small nation, it must now choose which side to support."19 Apr 05:53 AM
WorldG7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine'There can be no impunity for war crimes and other atrocities.'18 Apr 05:33 AM
WorldKim Jong Un vows ‘offensive’ nuclear expansionKim met with senior military officials to discuss the country’s war preparations.11 Apr 05:50 AM
WorldPutin’s nuclear move changes everythingRussian President Vladimir Putin promised China’s Xi Jinping he wouldn’t do this.08 Apr 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's alliances with Aukus and NatoOpinion: Our editorial on Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta's positioning of NZ.07 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia and Iran to re-open embassies, ease travelThe agreement represents a new step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension.06 Apr 07:49 AM
New ZealandNanaia Mahuta to attend Nato meeting ahead of potential Russian counteroffensive in UkraineFormer prime minister Jacinda Ardern attended the Nato summit in Madrid last year.02 Apr 07:17 AM
WorldJoe Biden to turn down King Charles’ coronation invitationUS president will not join world leaders, but may send Jill Biden,01 Apr 02:50 AM
WorldBiden to Russia on detained Wall Street journalist: ‘Let him go’The American journalist has been detained in Russia on accusations of spying.31 Mar 10:17 PM
TennisWimbledon drops ban on Russian and Belarusian playersThe players must sign declarations of neutrality and comply with “appropriate conditions”.31 Mar 06:13 PM
WorldRussia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter for alleged spyingEvan Gershkovich detained while allegedly trying to obtain classified information.30 Mar 05:41 PM
WorldHow a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi's visit to RussiaXi Jinping plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Moscow.18 Mar 02:46 AM
WorldRussia tries to recover US drone ‘downed by jet’ in Black SeaRecovering the wreckage could further escalate tensions between Moscow and Washington.16 Mar 12:30 AM
RoyalsWhat King Charles told NZ High Commissioner Phil Goff at Buckingham PalacePhil Goff had a 20-minute meeting with King Charles.11 Mar 10:39 PM
WorldAustralia to buy nuclear-powered subs made in US under Aukus agreementIt comes after Australia cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract for a French-built fleet09 Mar 08:10 PM
WorldFugees star to stand trial for alleged 'secret lobbying'Pras Michel is charged with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.06 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldGermany warns of ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to RussiaOlaf Scholz has threatened to crack down on China if they send weapons and aid to Russia.05 Mar 09:06 PM
WorldFalklands are British, UK says as Argentina pulls out of agreement, seeks new talksThe longstanding dispute over the South Atlantic territory sparked a 1982 war.04 Mar 05:40 PM
New Zealand'When disaster strikes': US sends technical team to NZ for cyclone recoveryThe US ambassador to NZ said Gabrielle's huge impact was 'hard to get your head around'.03 Mar 05:03 AM
WorldUS, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasionUS Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.02 Mar 07:40 PM
WorldWorld on edge after Putin's nuclear arms treaty move, test threatsPutin has suspended Russia’s involvement in only remaining nuclear arms reduction treaty.21 Feb 04:41 PM
WorldChina's brazen balloon move sparks diplomatic firestorm, but what does it mean?Strategic analysts are struggling to come to grips with what China's incursion means.18 Feb 07:47 PM
WorldChina’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over USChina maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.03 Feb 05:39 PM
WorldUN warns Iran can fuel ‘several’ atom bombsWarning comes amid tension, stalled diplomatic efforts as Tehran arms Russia in Ukraine.26 Jan 06:55 PM
New ZealandFinnish Prime Minister to visit New Zealand next weekThis will be the first time.23 Nov 05:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPhil Goff on his new London job, the King, and Trevor MallardGoff says changing of the guard as British Prime Minister does not impact NZ relationship.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Phil Goff's plum new diplomatic postingPhil Goff will start in London in January, at about the same time Mallard goes to Ireland.27 Oct 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: 50 years of diplomats - the best and the worst political appointmentsOne diplomat stands out above the rest.19 Oct 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Vodka and caviar. What's next?' - Russian embassy mocks NZ's sanctions on social media'NZ banned imports of Russian vodka and caviar. What's next?' the embassy wrote.12 Oct 04:53 AM
RoyalsKing Charles spares thought for New Zealanders in his moment of grief'I want to put New Zealand's best foot forward' - NZ's acting High Commissioner in London.14 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandPetition to expel Russian ambassador delivered to ParliamentThe petition also calls for New Zealand to sever diplomatic relations with Russia.11 Aug 08:51 AM
New ZealandAussie foreign minister putting ours 'to shame' with Solomons trip - ActThree weeks into the job Penny Wong has already visited more countries than Mahuta.15 Jun 04:40 AM
