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
New ZealandMcCully will talk Mideast with KerryForeign Minister Murray McCully will meet United States Secretary of State John Kerry in Washington DC tomorrow.26 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDCompaniesExport goal needs at least $150b of investment: JoyceJoyce this week got cabinet approval to develop what he calls "the New Zealand Investment Attraction Strategy".07 Jul 03:11 AM
EditorialEditorial: McCully's call for peace talks a tall orderNow that it is our turn to chair the United Nations Security Council Murray McCully says we will attempt to revive peace talks between Israel and Palestine. Not an easy task.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Some risk' when travelling to TunisiaThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has not upgraded its risk rating for New Zealanders in Tunisia after a terrorist attack near Sousse.29 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDiplomat jetting off after alleged assaultThe High Commissioner for India has denied he is leaving NZ as a result of allegations his wife assaulted a member of his domestic staff.27 Jun 04:50 AM
TaxBankrupt gets taxpayer aidA bankrupt business trainer whose companies are in liquidation has been revealed as a taxpayer-funded envoy hired to teach the secret of success.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt's $360k pay TV billA spend of more than $360,000 on pay television subscriptions by Government departments has been criticised by Labour.08 Jun 02:04 AM
New ZealandGoff on Labour 'deal': PM made it upPhill Goff says there is nothing in the papers to embarrass Labour nor is there any reference to a "commercial solution" as Mr Key suggested.04 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Saudi sheep farm deal far too woollyIf NZ taxpayers have provided a businessman with a sheep farm in compensation for his loss, it raises many more questions than Minister Murray McCully has been inclined to answer.01 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldMfat issued edict on China's 'sensitivities'Foreign Minister Murray McCully’s office issued an edict to National MPs not to attend upcoming Falun Gong celebrations because of China’s “sensitivities”.05 May 07:47 AM
New ZealandNepal earthquake: Our missing KiwisA number of New Zealanders still unaccounted for after Saturday's destructive earthquake in Nepal.30 Apr 05:00 PM
AgribusinessKey addresses Saudi human rightsPrime Minister John Key has met with the Saudi Arabian king and raised the issue of human rights.28 Apr 09:12 PM
AgribusinessPM to urge Saudis on tradeJohn Key will arrive in Saudi Arabia today with the hope of getting high-level commitment from the new King to a free trade agreement with the Gulf states.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Measured response' over spyingForeign Minister Murray McCully said Brazil had had a "very measured response" to news reports that New Zealand spied on its campaign to get Brazilian diplomat Roberto Azevedo elected.27 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldRevival in monster's sombre aftermathThe death toll from the "monster storm" has risen to 16 and aid agencies have begun a measles vaccination campaign to contain the virus.21 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: 'Fonterra first' puts rest outside the loopWellington Beltway denizens often refer to MFAT as standing for the Ministry for Fonterra and other Trade.17 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully calls for UN to reform standingForeign Minister Murray McCully told the UN Security Council that its future credibility and effectiveness depended on its permanent members making progress on reform.24 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandTop Cooks official sparks cop calloutA foreign official at an international conference sparked a police callout to an Auckland Hotel, but no details are being made public.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLabour's cheaper leadership raceLabour's leadership contest roadshow carried less of a punch to the taxpayer's wallet than the last runoff in 2013, according to newly released list of MPs' expenses.12 Feb 01:55 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Murray McCully's toothless fight with Antarctic poachersThe toothfish pirates refused NZ permission to board, which we meekly obeyed, then, with fuel running out, we retired while the plundering continued, writes Brian Rudman.20 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNavy fires back at critics over standoffThe commanding officer of the navy ship that was outlasted by three ageing fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean has responded to critics who labelled the operation a disaster.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to up ante with fish piratesThe Royal New Zealand Navy is being urged to escalate a standoff with two illegal fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean, with calls last night for a show of firepower.14 Jan 04:00 PM
