Ardern defends Russian ambassador's presence
Prime Minister says NZ using 'far more powerful tools' while retaining diplomatic options.
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Mahuta on NZ's Pacific approach and China's growing influence
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Guterres speaks of hope in face of 'cascade of crises'.
North Korea vows to counter 'ever-growing military threats from the US'
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The Austria-based officials have reported unusual symptoms since Biden came to office.
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Kim Jong Un's sister dismisses hopes for diplomacy
North Korea has instructed officials to prepare for both dialogue and confrontation.
60 Minutes' hit-job on NZ, Ardern and our relationship with China
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3 ways NZ could help with the Israel-Palestine conflict
The seemingly endless cycle of violence can seem hopeless, but NZ must still respond.
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Australian official warns 'drums of war' are beating with China
One of the Australia's top national security officials is calling for action.
'He beat around the bush and failed': Trump lashes out over Korea criticism
Trump bites back after Moon Jae-in criticised him for failing to denuclearise N Korea.
NZ 'concerned' about China asserting itself in the region
China in recent years has been 'aggressive, assertive and emboldened', Nanaia Mahuta says.
Nanaia Mahuta likens NZ-China relations to taniwha and dragon
Nanaia Mahuta makes it clear she does not want Five Eyes speaking on NZ foreign policy.
Conflict grows between US and allies over Covid-19 vaccine supply
The US is stockpiling tens of millions of Covid-19 doses that could save lives overseas.
'Deplorable': NZ politicians lash out after Australia 'trash' comments on deportees
'Peter Dutton's comments only serve to trash his own reputation' - Nanaia Mahuta.
US-China tensions threaten global climate change efforts
Can climate talks between the two countries survive their other geopolitical battles?
Paddy Costello: The spy who never spied?
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Biden's nightmare may be China
New York Times: Dusting off the Cold War toolbox might lower geopolitical temperatures.
Trade Minister says Australia should follow NZ's lead on China diplomacy
Damien O'Connor has suggested Australia speak with 'more diplomacy' about China.
'America's back': Biden opts for diplomacy over nationalism
Biden's plan to replace "America First" with "diplomacy first" will depend on US allies.
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Brexit is finally done, but it's already out of date
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