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Ardern plans to talk rugby in Bangkok

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is preparing to attend her third East Asia Summit.

Accused drug lord extradited from Venezuela over NZ cocaine ring

He was arrested in South America after Interpol issued a global wanted notice.

Audrey Young: Jacinda Ardern's one night in Bangkok

COMMENT: One way or another, superpower rivalry consumes regional summits these days.

NZ deeply concerned about developments in Syria – Peters

The Goverment is calling on Turkey to comply with international law

Govt cuts funding to Clinton Foundation's flagship programme

After $10 million, the Govt has stopped funding the Clinton Health Access Initiative

On the Road: NZ hedges bets on China's global expansion

New Zealand has been a big supporter of China's ambitions.

Gains of CPTPP Trans-Pacific trade deal yet to be seen

Without US, Trans-Pacific trade deal isn't delivering everything that was promised.

Matthew Hooton: When Jacinda meets Donald - what to expect

It may not be a meeting of minds, but with Trump, you never know what you'll get.

UK Trade Minister makes surprise visit to NZ

Liz Truss says the UK has an eye on joining the CPTPP.

Kiwi deportations sidelined as Peters meets Aussie counterpart

But the two ministers see eye-to-eye on a rebuke of China over the treatment of Uyghurs.

More NZ aid for Venezuelan crisis

Winston Peters has criticised Venezuela's government amid announcement of new aid.

Support for accused top attache, NZDF emails show

But the then Chief of Navy wanted to condemn Alfred Keating's "bad behaviour".

Home detention for disgraced ex-naval officer who hid camera in embassy toilet

Alfred Keating was the face of NZ military diplomacy, negotiating and strategy to the US.

Minister apologises to Israel over map

The Immigration Minister has apologised to Israel for a map behind a diplomatic stoush.

Venice cruise ship crash: Kiwi has shoulder surgery

Joy Milmine and her husband will now cut their two-month European holiday short.

Officials work to free Cook Islander, 9, detained at LA airport

The 9-year-old has been detained by US authorities for more than a week.

Cruise ship crash: Kiwi in hospital with broken shoulder

A New Zealander injured in the cruise ship crash in Venice is recovering in hospital.

Kiwi South Africans missing funerals because of visa regulations

Mfat has highlighted to South African High Commission visa difficulties faced by Kiwis.