New Zealand'Wisdom and restraint': New Zealand joins calls for calm in VenezuelaGovernment officials have begun a violent crackdown following protests.31 Aug 07:41 AM
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassadorIt comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.27 Aug 03:28 AM
PoliticsTonga diary: Roasted pig, octopus and media redemption at the Pacific Islands ForumThe Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.25 Aug 05:20 AM
New ZealandNZ embassy staffer yelled for help after armed robberyThe robbers fled the scene in a car with stolen plates, say local media.17 Aug 08:45 PM
WorldGallipoli fire may have unearthed remains of Anzac soldiersThe damage looks similar to a fire in 1994 which left bones littering the area, RSA says.17 Aug 06:40 AM
WorldNZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robberyThe victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.16 Aug 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAsMfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.11 Aug 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPublic sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agenciesNicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.07 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelMFAT reveals whether travellers should cancel UK tripsSeveral people have died in the UK riots.07 Aug 01:56 AM
World'Leave now': Foreign Minister tells Kiwis to flee Lebanon and Iran; consider if staying in Israel necessaryIran has promised 'severe' revenge after the leader of militant group Hamas was killed.04 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandKiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costsMinistry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.30 Jul 11:41 PM
New Zealand'I don't care': Russia bans 36 more Kiwis, including mayors, professorsThese sanctions come a month after the Government announced more sanctions against Russia.28 Jun 07:36 PM
New ZealandNew Zealander dies during hajj pilgrimage in Saudi ArabiaConsular assistance was being provided to the person’s family.21 Jun 12:39 AM
New ZealandPM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expertChristopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.17 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: 'A' for effort on education; minister wrong about speed limitsOPINION: 'The NZEI always talks absolute rubbish, so they should be ignored.'17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesJenée Tibshraeny: It's hard to sell NZ to the world after another 'embarrassing' plane failureOPINION: The situation with the NZ Defence Force planes is untenable.17 Jun 03:13 AM
AgribusinessNZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercialPrime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.16 Jun 07:51 PM
New ZealandKiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace SummitMore than 50 world leaders have confirmed they will attend the international event.14 Jun 08:10 AM
New ZealandSingapore Airlines turbulence: Two Kiwis remain in Bangkok hospitalMFAT says it is "following up" with the injured.24 May 02:21 AM
PoliticsWinston Peters cancels planned Mfat cuts, saving ministry $20m a yearThe ministry's budget will be trimmed by half as much as forecast.24 May 12:27 AM
New ZealandFour Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulenceA British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.23 May 07:14 AM
New ZealandMore Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visitsNew Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.23 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandSecond mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New CaledoniaMFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.22 May 01:34 AM
New Zealand'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experienceFirst evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.21 May 05:39 PM
New ZealandAir NZ won't fly to New Caledonia for another five days amid unrestAbout 290 New Zealanders are believed to be in New Caledonia.20 May 07:50 AM
New ZealandA lifetime of protest: 95-year-old is still fighting for the rights of othersHis first act of protest was to learn te reo when he arrived from England in 1950.17 May 12:59 AM
New Zealand'Watching by the hour': Peters says MFAT in touch with 200 Kiwis caught in New Caledonia unrestWinston Peters says there are hopes Noumea's airport can open tomorrow.16 May 08:45 PM
New ZealandNorth Korea issues warning to New Zealand over surveillance'The DPRK will take necessary measures to firmly defend sovereignty and security.'13 May 04:21 AM
Travel'Lolly scramble' Stranded Kiwis pay thousands for Vanuatu charter fares home94 lucky travellers they were able to fly home on a charter flight from Espiritu Santo.13 May 04:00 AM
PoliticsNZ launches trade negotiations with UAEThe country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.06 May 05:00 PM
TalanoaTravellers to Samoa advised to get insurance including medical evacuationDengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people.01 May 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters' inner circle - the people he depends on'The person you see in the public arena is not the person you see behind closed doors.'12 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsNicola Willis admits some agencies won’t hit savings targetNicola Willis says ministers are rejecting some savings proposals.09 Apr 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKate MacNamaraPublic Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansionOPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.08 Apr 05:00 PM
