John Key has called anti-whaling protester Pete Bethune "downright ungrateful" after he slammed the Government.

New Zealand consular staff in China will meet imprisoned Kiwi businessman Danny Cancian tomorrow to discuss concerns over his treatment.

The children of deported Russian spies were unaware of their parents' activities and their real identities.

The Government is using "rugby diplomacy" - sending former All Blacks to China - to strengthen trade links.

Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping says he has put Russel Norman's protest behind him.

Spy suspect Anna Chapman is embarrassed by media reports about her - but still wants to stay in America.

The so-called 'Stalingrad stunner' slept, shopped and schmoozed her way across London and New York's high society.

An ex-KGB officer claims that Russian intelligence services are running 40 to 50 couples as deep cover agents in the US.

Nick Smith says uranium transiting through NZ ports will only be used for "peaceful purposes", despite one of its recipients being involved in making nuclear weapons.

NZ-Chinese representatives and a pro-Tibetan group are at odds over Russel Norman's anti-Chinese protest last week.

Russel Norman, has been accused by National and Act of being the aggressor in his bust-up with Chinese security guards.

We poll readers, academics and politicians on the apology to China by John Key over the Russel Norman scuffle.