OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Advice on Trump from an ex-PMCOMMENT: The Trump presidency will strongly influence the agenda for the meeting of the two Australasian prime ministers in Queenstown next Friday.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ sets up Trump taskforceThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a 24-hour task force to oversee the transition of US President Donald Trump.08 Feb 10:10 PM
EconomyMexico pushes for trade deal with NZTrade Minister Todd McClay will request that talks on a Mexican free trade deal be placed on the agenda when he meets his counterpart in Mexico.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully slams MFat over US travel banUS Embassy confirms NZ dual citizens excluded from travel ban.31 Jan 07:51 PM
New ZealandSir Lockwood Smith on leaving LondonIn about two months, Sir Lockwood Smith will leave London after four years as High Commissioner. He talks about Brexit, the Girdlers, political appointees.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ 'disagrees' with Trump ban - EnglishPrime Minister Bill English says New Zealand "disagrees" with the new directives from US President Trump that discriminates among refugees and migrants.30 Jan 02:35 AM
New ZealandTrevett: English has smile for all occasionsCOMMENT: An odd affliction seems to have affected PM Bill English in Europe: he has forgotten John Key's name.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish 'not ruling anything out'Prime Minister Bill English will not rule out trading away the Foreign Affairs portfolio in post-election coalition talks.15 Jan 05:05 PM
OpinionMurray McCully: Why NZ pushed for resolution against IsraelCOMMENT: New Zealanders deserve to know why the issue of settlements has become so challenging, and why it came before the council in December11 Jan 07:46 PM
Banking and financeTravelling to India? Take noteKiwis travelling to India are being warned to pre-pay as much as possible and bring credit cards as the country struggles with currency issues.06 Jan 12:38 AM
New ZealandIsrael bars New Zealand ambassadorIsrael bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.27 Dec 04:32 AM
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
PoliticsGovt spends $380k on Clark UN bidThe Government spent hundreds of thousands on Helen Clark's UN bid, including fees for Washington lobbyists.04 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: now is time for experienceCOMMENT: Key and McCully forged their successful political partnership around dealings the United States and it is about to be harnessed again.04 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldWorld's biggest reserve major coup for NZNew Zealand has pulled off a huge international victory by securing the support of 25 countries to create the world's largest marine protected area.28 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandChina warned against HK meeting - ShearerLabour MP David Shearer says Government's decision not to meet pro-democracy advocates from Hong Kong following pressure from China is "a bad look".20 Oct 09:27 PM
New ZealandGreen MP heading home after releaseGreen MP Marama Davidson has been released by Israeli authorities in Tel Aviv and is on her way back to New Zealand.06 Oct 09:40 PM
BusinessFree trade deal to be completedA stalled free trade deal with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries will be completed, Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced.28 Sep 09:12 PM
PoliticsGulf states trade deal a step closerA free trade deal between New Zealand and the GCC was concluded in 2009 but has not been signed or ratified.19 Sep 05:31 PM
New ZealandClark and Key talk tactics for UN postHelen Clark says her aim is to still be standing before the "shoot-out at the OK Corral" takes place over the next UN Secretary General.19 Sep 01:49 AM
OpinionOpinion: Trade policy needs total rethinkCOMMENT: This is the perfect time to launch a fundamental rethink of New Zealand's trade policy that starts from first principles.08 Sep 11:06 PM
WorldGoff: Clark better placed than RuddLabour MP Phil Goff says Australia should turn down Kevin Rudd's request to run for UN Secretary General and back Helen Clark because she was more likely to be successful.18 Jul 05:23 AM
New ZealandMcClay seeks clarity from ChineseTrade Minister Todd McClay says he will be asking officials to contact the Chinese embassy in Wellington to clarify its position on competition issues.17 Jul 02:59 AM
New ZealandKidnapped Kiwi not well enough to returnThe injured New Zealander freed from Nigerian kidnappers is not yet well enough to return home.29 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandLoss of NZ diplomat's immunity 'rare'New Zealand lifting diplomatic immunity from an official accused of shoving Korean policemen is only the second such waiver in 10 years.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand200 Kiwis detained on travelsMany get into trouble overseas through 'cultural insensitivity'.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandOfficials tight-lipped on diplomat scandalForeign affairs officials will not say whether an official who was blamed for the Malaysian diplomat scandal was paid to stay silent about the case.18 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandReport on Rizalman immunity decision to go publicA report into the MFAT's decision to grant disgraced Malaysian diplomat Muhammad Rizalman immunity from prosecution will be released tomorrow.04 Feb 07:55 AM
BusinessTPP: Ngati Whatua won't take part in powhiriNgati Whatua says it will refuse to take part in any powhiri for international trade ministers when they visit NZ to sign the TPP.27 Jan 08:04 AM
New ZealandKiwi jailed in Burma to be released"It's come as a shock - we weren't expecting it," says the mum of the man jailed for insulting Buddha.22 Jan 07:52 PM
New ZealandNew LA pad in sights for diplomatA spokesman confirmed the ministry was considering a new residence for Leon Grice, the consul-general in Los Angeles, because the current home needed "major works."26 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Costly embassy digs a poor lookBuying unnecessary mansions is a poor look for a Government preaching surpluses and sparse expenditure, writes Jack Tame.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel SmalleyRachel Smalley: McCully innocent until proven guiltyWe need to know why that deal went ahead. Who authorised it? And why? What did we stand to gain by spending $11 million on a so-called Agri-hub in Saudi Arabia?18 Aug 09:31 PM
OpinionBarry Soper: Feeding the Chinese DragonWe were heading into the global financial crisis but the fire of the dragon's breath kept us warm in the international financial storm.17 Aug 09:11 PM
