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The fourth US - NZ Partnership Forum got off to a faltering start in Christchurch this morning minus more of some of its big name players.
Gillard wins over MPs with appeal to mateship
Julia Gillard's speech to Parliament brought lumps to the throats of many NZ MPs and some admitted to "tearing up" during it.
Gillard and Key agree to increase transtasman investment
John Key and Julia Gillard have signed an agreement under the Closer Economic Relationship to increase investment between Australia and NZ.
Australia will sell NZ apples - Gillard
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced Australia will sell New Zealand apples in her address to the NZ Parliament.
Don't fear Australia's strength - Gillard
Julia Gillard says Kiwis should not "fear Australia's strength" ahead of the signing of an investment protocol between the two countries.
Gillard a 'special friend', says Key
Prime Minister John Key introduced Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard as his "special friend" when they visited an Auckland school today, where he defended the controversial national standard policy.
Gillard pays tribute to NZ 'mateship'
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has paid tribute to the help New Zealanders gave in the recent Queensland floods at a business lunch in Auckland today.
Gillard: 'We share common bonds'
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has touched down in NZ for a brief, 28-hour visit. She spoke to media of the two countries' close relationship before heading to a Trans-Tasman Business Circle lunch.
Greens oppose Gillard addressing NZ Parliament
Allowing the Australian Prime Minister to address NZ's Parliament could undermine its sovereignty, the Greens say.
Obama growing impatient over Egypt
The White House is adamant that genuine and rapid change is needed in Egypt.
NZer in Cairo fears more 'bloodshed'
Violence and bloodshed could break out in a massive protest march on Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's palace tomorrow, a New Zealander in Cairo reports.
Kiwis denied Yasi payments
Expat New Zealanders hit by Tropical Cyclone Yasi have joined a growing number of disaster victims denied recovery payments by the Australian Government.
UK holds up NZ up as worthy Afghanistan example
British Defence Secretary Liam Fox slammed other countries for not pulling their weight in Afghanistan.
Hague wants to build on trust
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague said there was a "deep trust" between NZ and Britain but the relationship could be even closer.
NZ flood victims may be denied emergency funding
New Zealanders forced from their homes in the Queensland floods have been told they are not eligible for disaster recovery subsidies.