WorldTrump holds calls with PutinUS President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss coordinating on ISIS and Syria, Kremlin says.28 Jan 08:23 PM
New Zealand10 things the CIA told Washington about New ZealandThe CIA has released records that show US concerns about the rise of communism in New Zealand and Russia's spreading influence in the Pacific.19 Jan 07:16 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The CIA files on New ZealandThe CIA has finally made public previously top secret files including about 4000 records about New Zealand.18 Jan 09:36 PM
WorldRussia will not expel US diplomatsRussia will not expel US diplomats in a tit-for-tat response to the White House's decision to send home Russian officials suspected of spying.30 Dec 05:37 PM
OpinionTruth-telling spirit making welcome returnCOMMENT: Welcome to the return of an independent foreign policy.27 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldChina sends bomber message to USChina has flown a nuclear-capable bomber over disputed islands in what some see as a message to the US after Trump's controversial phone call.12 Dec 06:12 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Stop the diplomatic slobberingFortunately, the Government has experience in turning out all the lights and pretending it's not home when faced with the prospect of diplomatically unwelcome visitors.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake intervenes in historic returnThe US Admiral who ordered the USS Sampson to divert to the earthquake disaster zone has a long history with New Zealand.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNuclear issue high on India agendaIndia's quest to join a nuclear club will be discussed when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts John Key in New Delhi today.25 Oct 04:00 PM
EnergyKey makes it to India after 43 hoursPrime Minister John Key has finally made it to India after a plane breakdown shortened his trip.25 Oct 05:16 AM
WorldThe Punisher's smackdown to the USControversial President Rodrigo Duterte has already told Barack Obama to "go to hell". Now he has struck another blow against the US.19 Oct 01:50 AM
WorldIt takes a village to kill a childThe death of a 1-year-old Nigerian baby had many authors - Boko Haram's viciousness, his own government's negligence, and starvation's relentlessness.15 Sep 09:23 AM
New ZealandBrits seek EU passports after BrexitMore UK citizens are researching their family histories online in the hopes of securing an EU passport, despite voting to Brexit.06 Jul 12:35 AM
OpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Hell hath no fury like a Winnie scornedCOMMENT: Far be it for us to suggest Peters would be motivated by old grudges, but there are old grudges aplenty.06 May 05:00 PM
BusinessTop tips for Kiwi business in IranNZ Trade and Enterprise has released a new set of guidelines for doing business with post-sanctions Iran.22 Feb 12:20 AM
EnergyOptimism for NZ trade in Iran dealThe New Zealand Middle East Business Council says they are monitoring "the potential of opening up of trade with Iran".15 Jul 02:24 AM
EnergyIran repercussions 'enormous'While the world is distracted by the Greek saga and China something really important is going on: Iran and oil.14 Jul 10:36 PM
WorldJeb Bush fails to mention brother GeorgeIn a speech before a business group, Jeb Bush, expected to announce a run for the US presidency, praised his father George H.W. Bush but failed to mention his brother.10 Jun 11:23 PM
EconomyClinton's silence on trade hurting US' Asia strategyHillary Clinton has fallen silent on the TPP, an interesting departure from her statements as the nation's top diplomat.15 May 01:50 AM
BusinessThe Insider: Busy, busyIt may not be making much news, but New Zealand's UN Security Council role is stretching the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade.16 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Where US goes, Key follows - on his ownEvery political party laid claim to the moral high ground in the argument over sending a team of army training personnel to Iraq, John Armstrong writes.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTerence O'Brien: Iraq mission case of misguided foreign policyThe decision to commit NZ military contingent to Iraq is a case of misguided foreign policy.26 Feb 12:21 AM
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
