Kim Jong Un vows ‘offensive’ nuclear expansion
Kim met with senior military officials to discuss the country’s war preparations.
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The agreement represents a new step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension.
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Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern attended the Nato summit in Madrid last year.
Joe Biden to turn down King Charles’ coronation invitation
US president will not join world leaders, but may send Jill Biden,
Biden to Russia on detained Wall Street journalist: ‘Let him go’
The American journalist has been detained in Russia on accusations of spying.
Wimbledon drops ban on Russian and Belarusian players
The players must sign declarations of neutrality and comply with “appropriate conditions”.
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter for alleged spying
Evan Gershkovich detained while allegedly trying to obtain classified information.
How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi's visit to Russia
Xi Jinping plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Moscow.
Russia tries to recover US drone ‘downed by jet’ in Black Sea
Recovering the wreckage could further escalate tensions between Moscow and Washington.
What King Charles told NZ High Commissioner Phil Goff at Buckingham Palace
Phil Goff had a 20-minute meeting with King Charles.
Australia to buy nuclear-powered subs made in US under Aukus agreement
It comes after Australia cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract for a French-built fleet
Fugees star to stand trial for alleged 'secret lobbying'
Pras Michel is charged with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.
Germany warns of ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to Russia
Olaf Scholz has threatened to crack down on China if they send weapons and aid to Russia.
Falklands are British, UK says as Argentina pulls out of agreement, seeks new talks
The longstanding dispute over the South Atlantic territory sparked a 1982 war.
'When disaster strikes': US sends technical team to NZ for cyclone recovery
The US ambassador to NZ said Gabrielle's huge impact was 'hard to get your head around'.
US, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasion
US Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.
World on edge after Putin's nuclear arms treaty move, test threats
Putin has suspended Russia’s involvement in only remaining nuclear arms reduction treaty.
China's brazen balloon move sparks diplomatic firestorm, but what does it mean?
Strategic analysts are struggling to come to grips with what China's incursion means.
China’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over US
China maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.
UN warns Iran can fuel ‘several’ atom bombs
Warning comes amid tension, stalled diplomatic efforts as Tehran arms Russia in Ukraine.
Phil Goff on his new London job, the King, and Trevor Mallard
Goff says changing of the guard as British Prime Minister does not impact NZ relationship.
Revealed: Phil Goff's plum new diplomatic posting
Phil Goff will start in London in January, at about the same time Mallard goes to Ireland.
Audrey Young: 50 years of diplomats - the best and the worst political appointments
One diplomat stands out above the rest.
'Vodka and caviar. What's next?' - Russian embassy mocks NZ's sanctions on social media
'NZ banned imports of Russian vodka and caviar. What's next?' the embassy wrote.
King Charles spares thought for New Zealanders in his moment of grief
'I want to put New Zealand's best foot forward' - NZ's acting High Commissioner in London.
Petition to expel Russian ambassador delivered to Parliament
The petition also calls for New Zealand to sever diplomatic relations with Russia.
Aussie foreign minister putting ours 'to shame' with Solomons trip - Act
Three weeks into the job Penny Wong has already visited more countries than Mahuta.
Aus-NZ like 'family', but win on 501s remains elusive
Jacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese keen to turn over a new leaf in transtasman relations.
No apologies: Angela Merkel rejects accusations of Russian appeasement
The former chancellor said she won't apologise for her diplomatic efforts.
Brooke van Velden: China filling void NZ is leaving in Pacific region
The Government needs to get Mahuta on the road post haste to repair neighbourly relations.
Audrey Young: Nanaia Mahuta appears to be in catch-up mode
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