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NZ High Commission denies Kiwi entry then throws Waitangi Day bash

MFAT says it is more efficient for the High Commission to help Kiwis remotely.

Kiwi jailed in Singapore after drunken attack on taxi driver

Agitated Kiwi reportedly bashed taxi driver in 3am outburst.

'Tumultuous': PM Jacinda Ardern gives her appraisal of Trump's presidency

Jacinda Ardern says the whole world wants a more settled United States.

Unmasked: The Kiwi diplomat who spied for the Russians

The unmasking of a Russian spy - Kiwi diplomat Paddy Costello branded traitor.

New Zealand, China in 'a mature relationship', says Jacinda Ardern on row with Australia

China is New Zealand's largest trading partner, with $20b worth of exports there a year.

Audrey Young: Our man in Washington? What US Ambassador told PM about Winston

OPINION: It became clear that Winston Peters could play a role in the Pacific Reset.

Winston Peters misty-eyed as PM pays tribute at Parliament farewell

Winston Peters dabbed his eyes during a speech by Jacinda Ardern.

Audrey Young: Five Eyes emerging from shadows into diplomatic sphere

NZ being pressed to join more strident partners in condemning China, but at what cost?

Nanaia Mahuta brings new outlook to foreign affairs

Mahuta part of most diverse lawmakers ever appointed to top roles, AP's Nick Perry writes.

Shane Te Pou: Nanaia Mahuta's appointment a rock-solid call

OPINION: Nanaia Mahuta has been a quiet achiever over a long political career.

Audrey Young: Winston Peters and the job he could be offered

OPINION: Whatever the future holds for Peters, it is not likely to be a gentle one.

Trump wrecking-ball takes another swing at global trade

The Trump administration continues to undermine global free-trade at the WTO.

Kiwi woman caught up in 'horrifying' strip search at Doha airport

New Zealand Embassy in Abu Dhabi in contact with the New Zealander involved in incident.

Transtasman loophole? Aussie MP questions why 17 Kiwis were detained

Victoria's DHHS confirms it had 'no legal authority to detain the travellers on arrival'.

'Signs of life': Items found in cattle ship search give missing man's family hope

Lochie Bellerby's family say they are hopeful after the sighting of debris on an island.

Kiwis flock home, but for how long?

The supposed influx of long-term returnees is largely a myth, according to one economist.

Kiwi police officer Matt Ratana killed in line of duty in London

The officer was shot by a person who was being detained at Croydon Custody Centre.

In from the cold: No quarantine for Antarctica returnees as continent declared Covid-free

No quarantine could save Christchurch's $200m gateway industry.