For the first time in decades, a trilateral meeting between the US, Australia and NZ will be held.

A confidential diplomatic cable about Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd was allegedly leaked to an Australian newspaper.

Murray McCully says Afghanistan's Bamiyan Province, where NZ troops have been since 2003, will be ready to stand on its own before Hamid Karzai's 2014 deadline.

The Obama administration wants a review of the decision to release the Libyan convicted in the Lockerbie airliner bombing.

On the way to Washington, British Prime Minister David Cameron says he wants to talk about Afghanistan, Middle East peace prospects and the global economy. Everyone else wants to talk about BP.

Columnist Garth George sounds off on the Andy Haden issue.

The interim Government in Fiji has expelled Australia's Acting High Commissioner today.

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.

Prime Minister John Key will launch his own version of 'Panda diplomacy' in Beijing today.