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
PoliticsAus-NZ like 'family', but win on 501s remains elusiveJacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese keen to turn over a new leaf in transtasman relations.10 Jun 04:36 AM
WorldNo apologies: Angela Merkel rejects accusations of Russian appeasementThe former chancellor said she won't apologise for her diplomatic efforts.08 Jun 06:01 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: China filling void NZ is leaving in Pacific regionThe Government needs to get Mahuta on the road post haste to repair neighbourly relations.31 May 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Nanaia Mahuta appears to be in catch-up modeOPINION: Border closure is a legitimate reason not to have travelled.31 May 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Jones: There's a dragon in my PacificOPINION: Foreign Affairs Minister caught dragon the chain on relations in the Pacific.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForeign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta admits no 'direct' contact with NZ ambassador in RussiaNational MP Gerry Brownlee alleges Mahuta has had no 'direct' contact since the invasion.24 May 06:20 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsExclusive: Future Ukrainian ambassador to visit next monthThe man who will soon be Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand will arrive next month.12 May 03:27 AM
World'Horror and brutality': Jill Biden reports back from UkraineFirst Lady acts as a second pair of eyes and ears for the President in the war zone.09 May 06:39 PM
New Zealand'Brutal onslaught': NZ-based ambassadors in unprecedented attack on Russia over Ukraine warSignatories mainly from Nato nations and allies of the United States.22 Apr 05:00 PM
Politics'Top secret' information-sharing agreed for NZ and Japan - PMJacinda Ardern and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida met for the first time in Tokyo.22 Apr 12:14 AM
New ZealandUS ambassador visiting Hawke's Bay on first regional tourIt is US Ambassador Tom Udall's first regional tour in New Zealand.21 Apr 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsDerek Cheng: Ardern's awkward start to 'bang for buck' Singapore tripOPINION: PM's first foray on overseas soil in years started with an awkward silence.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPM's message on first trip abroad since Covid hit: We're openSingapore is NZ's fifth-biggest trading partner, right behind the fourth biggest, Japan.18 Apr 09:00 AM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern to travel to Singapore, JapanGlobal security, business, tourism and trade on the agenda for PM's first overseas travel.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Louisa Wall's new job outside ParliamentLouisa Wall's job is part of a managed exit after withdrawing as an electorate candidate.04 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandArdern defends Russian ambassador's presencePrime Minister says NZ using 'far more powerful tools' while retaining diplomatic options.04 Apr 06:33 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA glimmer of hope in Ukraine talks, but peace seems far offNew York Times: Negotiations to end the war have progressed, but scepticism abounds.18 Mar 09:00 PM
PoliticsExpel Russian diplomat - NationalNational wants the Government to send the Russian ambassador back to Moscow.28 Feb 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: The factors behind Putin's Ukraine invasionOpinion: NZ academic and Europe expert Nicholas Ross Smith on the Ukraine invasion.25 Feb 01:06 AM
WorldBiden 'convinced' Russia will invade as Ukrainian rebels evacuate civiliansThe US accuses Russia of using 'false-flag' attacks as a pretext for invasion.18 Feb 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsParis calling: Govt Minister on invitation list as US, China ignoredForeign Minister Nanaia Mahuta travels to Paris this month for forum on the Indo-Pacific.15 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden calls out Putin's actions — but is he pushing Moscow to war?New York Times: Putin was thrown by the aggressive US approach, officials suggest.03 Feb 03:00 AM