OpinionFran O'SullivanBrownlee understands the Trump talkCOMMENT: NZ new chief diplomat has ability to be affable and relatable with US leadership.25 Apr 09:16 AM
New ZealandExpat path to Aussie citizenship 'gutted'Some expat Kiwis will now have to wait up to 10 years to get Australian citizenship.21 Apr 04:21 AM
New ZealandMcCully visits US, North Korea on agendaNZ-US areas of co-operation include climate change, fisheries and humanitarian aid.18 Apr 12:15 AM
BusinessMinister visits grandfather's buildingMinister says Lebanon can be a regional hub for the reconstruction of neighbouring Syria.05 Apr 08:03 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanMaking the most of trade dealsCOMMENT: NZ's trade policy relaunched ahead of Chinese Premier's visit.24 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandUS diplomat wanted by police has left NZAn American diplomat wanted by police after an incident in Lower Hutt is unlikely to face trial.18 Mar 04:05 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanNZ voice missing on Chinese Premier visitCOMMENT: Want to know what's going on in NZ's external affairs? Ask Australia.17 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandGallipoli on high alert for Anzac DayTight security measures for Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey07 Mar 01:03 AM
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
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
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
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
