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
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
