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![NZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robbery](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
NZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robbery
The victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.
![Russia sentences US woman to 12 years for Ukraine donation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Russia sentences US woman to 12 years for Ukraine donation
Russian court jails Ksenia Karelina for treason weeks after major prisoner swap.
![Winston Peters: Where were Brash and Clark during Labour’s engagement on Aukus?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Winston Peters: Where were Brash and Clark during Labour’s engagement on Aukus?
OPINION: To be clear, New Zealand has not been invited to join Aukus Pillar 2.
![Don Brash and Helen Clark: Anti-Aukus - we should have no part in military-related action against China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Don Brash and Helen Clark: Anti-Aukus - we should have no part in military-related action against China
OPINION: The current New Zealand Government seems betwixt and between on foreign policy.
!['Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegations
Peters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.
![What would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
What would one of our top diplomats make of Aukus?
A diplomat's memoir sheds light on today's problems.
![Luxon advances 'very big reset' on foreign policy with SE Asia trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Luxon advances 'very big reset' on foreign policy with SE Asia trip
Global issues such as Middle East conflict did not overshadow SE Asia mission, says Luxon.
![Ecuadorian police broke into Mexico’s embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ecuadorian police broke into Mexico’s embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?
Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s Embassy in Quito and arrested a former leader.
![Houthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Houthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacks
NZ is among 14 countries calling for an immediate end to threats against commercial ships.
![‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘An absurd amount of time’: When will a new Govt finally be formed?
The country is in limbo while the leaders of National, Act and NZ First negotiate.
![Political Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Political Round-up: Luxon’s embarrassing coalition negotiations
OPINION: Christopher Luxon is now being openly mocked and ridiculed by commentators.
![As Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
As Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options?
OPINION: New Zealand must reassert its support for the laws of war.
![Security and economy on agenda, as top EU diplomat visits NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Security and economy on agenda, as top EU diplomat visits NZ
Stefano Sannino flew into Wellington last week to talk security.
![Editorial: Positioning for the next crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Editorial: Positioning for the next crisis
OPINION: Our editorial on overtures from Australia and the United States.
![NZ to ‘set the record straight’ with Solomon Islands after aid accusations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
NZ to ‘set the record straight’ with Solomon Islands after aid accusations
Solomon Islands PM says NZ has failed in its aid commitment; NZ Government disagrees.
!['Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade deal
EU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.
![PM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in Beijing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
PM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in Beijing
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.
![‘You’d better not jinx it’ PM on his high-stakes trip to China, and whether plane will get off the ground](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘You’d better not jinx it’ PM on his high-stakes trip to China, and whether plane will get off the ground
The PM admits foreign policy isn't his background, but insists he's a fast learner
![PM to visit China as it hits back over joint statement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
PM to visit China as it hits back over joint statement
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will lead a group of business leaders to China.
![The China Tightrope: Unpacking NZ's relationship with our biggest trading partner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The China Tightrope: Unpacking NZ's relationship with our biggest trading partner
A new book takes a deep dive into New Zealand's relationship with China.
![US v China: We know what side we're on - Defence Minister Andrew Little](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
US v China: We know what side we're on - Defence Minister Andrew Little
There's not enough debate going in Labour, says one party stalwart.