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Winston Peters says warship saga a ‘failure’ in NZ-China relationship

China's naval exercises in the Tasman lacked sufficient warning, says Winston Peters.

Editorial: Calm heads need to prevail after China’s high seas tit for tat

EDITORIAL: China’s live-firing exercises has fired shots across NZ and Australia’s bow.

Officials suspect Chinese warships in Australian waters may be backed by nuclear sub

A small New Zealand naval contingent is shadowing the Chinese navy ships off Tasmania.

Defence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman Sea

Judith Collins criticised China for not warning airlines about the live-fire drills.

‘Deliberately hyped’: China hits back at Australia's reaction to live-fire naval drills

Commercial flights had to change course after a live-fire warning.

China begins second military exercise in Tasman Sea

China notified NZ Defence of the live firing via radio channels on Saturday.

‘Disconcerting’: Australia says China has not explained naval live-fire warning

Chinese ships issued a live-fire warning via radio to planes over the Tasman Sea.

Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands

Foreign Minister: there are 'challenges in the Government-to-Government relationship'.

‘Check their facts’: Fake Truth Social post appears to show Trump calling NZ ‘Third World’

Second time Winston Peters has had to clear up misleading social media posts.

Aussie diplomat's partner may not be allowed diversion for assault charge

Something had 'upset the apple cart' with police considering withdrawing the offer.

Kiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pills

The young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.

'Insert leader here': Awkward social media post from Trade Minister's account

The post said he attended a "dinner hosted by [insert TBC senior Chinese leader]".

'Do not go here': Tourists' warnings over hostel in Laos methanol probe reportedly deleted

'The only event that connects all the different people is drinking at this hostel'

Kiwi allegedly shot on visit to parents in Cape Town died in father's arms

Slain man named by friends as Eugene Robbemond, 49, a Whanganui business owner, father.

Kiwi tourist in suspected mass poisoning returns home

The Kiwi tourist was believed to have been poisoned by methanol.

Kiwi 'unwell' after methanol poisoning leaves two Australian teens on life support

The New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok said one Kiwi has reported feeling 'unwell'.

Analysis: How will NZ efforts stack up at this year’s big climate change summit?

NZ is among nearly 200 nations discussing climate change in Baku. How do we compare?

New Zealand’s aid spend forecast to drop

The forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.