OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Recall Ypres, Hollande? Now sign hereSo much for the catchphrase "Don't mention the war" - these days no leader in want of a free trade deal should let a historic war go to waste, writes Claire Trevett.16 Nov 08:30 PM
OpinionToby Manhire: When is a war not a war? Ask KeyThe domestic dimension of the response to Isis, which according to Key is a "game-changer for NZ", contained confusions of its own, writes Toby Manhire.06 Nov 08:44 PM
OpinionDavid Shearer: Case for military action has not been madeIsis is a nasty, brutish group that uses terror in parts of the globe, but it doesn't threaten the entire world. So Kiwis don't need to fight, says David Shearer.03 Nov 01:52 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: NZ independent? Tell that to the marinesIf New Zealand becomes a member of the UN Security Council early tomorrow, hoping to get a pay-off for the hundreds of thousands of dollars in schmoozing we've done to get there, let us see how much of an independent voice we will retain.15 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandPublic misled on US talks: GoffPM John Key appears to have been misinformed by the Defence Force about the nature of a Washington meeting of the United States-led coalition to defeat Islamic State.15 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Was William Sutch a KGB agent?The information just released suggesting William Sutch really was a KGB agent means I've personally known two potential spies during my sojourn in New Zealand.20 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsLabour's winning weekendThe Labour Party came out of the weekend looking surprisingly smart, and still in the game, writes politics commentator Bryce Edwards.07 Jul 10:41 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsIs it Labour's National-lite election?This could be the Tweedledee and Tweedledum election, with Labour struggling to differentiate itself from National, writes Bryce Edwards.04 Jul 01:43 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Is John Key remaking New Zealand's foreign policy?Is New Zealand an independent global citizen, or a US ally in all but name? That's the big question after the PM's visit to the US, writes Bryce Edwards.25 Jun 03:16 AM
New ZealandKerry: 'We know that NZ stands with us'US Secretary of State John Kerry says he knows New Zealand stands with America on Iraq - and he doesn’t need to ask to know that.19 Jun 11:48 PM
New ZealandMcCully: Security Council has failed before, but give it a chance on IraqThe UN Security Council has not always adequately addressed some issues, says Foreign Minister Murray McCully, but it should be given time to show leadership over the Iraq crisis.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKerry raises n-word at receptionUS Secretary of State John Kerry used a reception at the NZ embassy in Washington last night to pointedly promote US nuclear-powered warships as safe.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully to say Cheers to Ted DansonForeign Minister Murray McCully will join US Secretary of State John Kerry and CSI and Cheers star Ted Danson today at a conference on oceans in Washington.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key condemns Boko HaramPrime Minister John Key today condemned the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls by Boko Haram militants.Watch12 May 06:56 AM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Casual diplomacy produces unexpected rabbitWhen someone pulls a rabbit out of a hat, it's natural to be suspicious. Magicians are professionals in deceit - and so are diplomats. But sometimes the rabbit is real.11 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandUS thanks NZ for 'unambiguous' stand against AssadThe United States yesterday thanked New Zealand for its "strong and unambiguous stand" against the Bahsar al-Assad regime having used chemical weapons against the people of Syria.07 Sep 02:40 AM
WorldGrim reminder of bloody US touchThe landmark conviction of former Guatemalan dictator General Efrain Rios Montt of genocide and crimes against humanity and United States backing for the scorched earth campaign, was a grim reminder of bloody footprints left by Washington.17 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ focus goes on Latin AmericaWhen Prime Minister John Key lands in Mexico tomorrow it will have been more than a decade since the last New Zealand prime minister toured Latin America, and he concedes the region has been neglected in favour of Asian economies.03 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey in Burma: The Herald interviewAs John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.23 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandUK hopes NZ will join sharing initiativeThe British Foreign Secretary hopes New Zealand and Australia will join an initiative to share diplomatic missions with Britain and Canada in remote countries.24 Sep 03:40 AM
