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
PoliticsNew Chinese ambassador arrives in WellingtonChina's new ambassador has touched down in Wellington.10 Jan 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnnette King on brown snakes, overarm bowling and diplomacyWomen in charge: Our top diplomats in Canberra, Washington, Beijing and Singapore.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTaiwan loses ally - now only 14 countries recognise itChina has been poaching Taiwan's diplomatic allies over the past few years.10 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandMahuta on NZ's Pacific approach and China's growing influenceThe Pacific had become a 'theatre of interest' and required clear focus, she said.03 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Police complaint against Vietnamese Embassy staff for allegedly demanding cash for helpEmbassy says its staff have diplomatic immunity from any criminal processes.28 Sep 09:53 PM
Technology'The world must wake up': UN chief outlines crisis that needs fixingGuterres speaks of hope in face of 'cascade of crises'.21 Sep 07:50 PM
WorldNorth Korea vows to counter 'ever-growing military threats from the US'The North ended a pause in ballistic tests in March by firing missiles into the sea.10 Aug 03:18 AM
WorldMysterious 'Havana syndrome' cases investigated among US diplomats in ViennaThe Austria-based officials have reported unusual symptoms since Biden came to office.18 Jul 12:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland's next mayor? National MP Mark Mitchell not ruling out tilt at city's top jobPhil Goff has not ruled out becoming NZ's next Ambassador to Washington.04 Jul 03:52 AM
WorldKim Jong Un's sister dismisses hopes for diplomacyNorth Korea has instructed officials to prepare for both dialogue and confrontation.22 Jun 02:57 AM
World60 Minutes' hit-job on NZ, Ardern and our relationship with ChinaTom Dillane reviews the 60 Minutes segment that screened on Australian TV last night.30 May 05:41 PM
New Zealand3 ways NZ could help with the Israel-Palestine conflictThe seemingly endless cycle of violence can seem hopeless, but NZ must still respond.25 May 02:33 AM
WorldArmy of fake fans boosts China's messaging on social mediaThe CCP has opened a new front in its war to shape global public opinion, say researchers.11 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandTo catch a serial killer: 'Absolutely gripping' - real-life hero of Netflix show lives in NZThe Serpent diplomat: 'I'd seen people dead before but... not in that manner.'27 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldAustralian official warns 'drums of war' are beating with ChinaOne of the Australia's top national security officials is calling for action.27 Apr 03:41 AM
World'He beat around the bush and failed': Trump lashes out over Korea criticismTrump bites back after Moon Jae-in criticised him for failing to denuclearise N Korea.23 Apr 11:40 PM
New ZealandNZ 'concerned' about China asserting itself in the regionChina in recent years has been 'aggressive, assertive and emboldened', Nanaia Mahuta says.19 Apr 10:38 PM
New ZealandNanaia Mahuta likens NZ-China relations to taniwha and dragonNanaia Mahuta makes it clear she does not want Five Eyes speaking on NZ foreign policy.19 Apr 02:32 AM
WorldConflict grows between US and allies over Covid-19 vaccine supplyThe US is stockpiling tens of millions of Covid-19 doses that could save lives overseas.12 Mar 09:17 PM
New Zealand'Deplorable': NZ politicians lash out after Australia 'trash' comments on deportees'Peter Dutton's comments only serve to trash his own reputation' - Nanaia Mahuta.11 Mar 12:44 AM
WorldUS-China tensions threaten global climate change effortsCan climate talks between the two countries survive their other geopolitical battles?05 Mar 01:30 AM
OpinionPaddy Costello: The spy who never spied?Opinion: Was Costello simply warning of the danger of escalating East/West rivalry?03 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldBiden's nightmare may be ChinaNew York Times: Dusting off the Cold War toolbox might lower geopolitical temperatures.31 Jan 02:41 AM
New ZealandTrade Minister says Australia should follow NZ's lead on China diplomacyDamien O'Connor has suggested Australia speak with 'more diplomacy' about China.28 Jan 08:01 AM
World'America's back': Biden opts for diplomacy over nationalismBiden's plan to replace "America First" with "diplomacy first" will depend on US allies.16 Jan 05:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnmasked: The Kiwi diplomat who spied for the RussiansThe unmasking of a Russian spy - Kiwi diplomat Paddy Costello branded traitor.08 Jan 04:00 PM