PoliticsWho is Antonio Guterres?The United Nations' next boss is a charismatic, former socialist prime minister who led the UN's refugee agency during one of its most difficult times.06 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandSri Lankan PM visits New ZealandTies between New Zealand and Sri Lanka have been cemented this morning as Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Auckland.30 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandNZ takes a step back to support ClarkNew Zealand will hand over the responsibility of carrying out polls on the Secretary General job to Russia in September to ensure there is no perception of a conflict of interest.19 Aug 10:55 PM
OpinionWang Lutong: China's bond with 'Middle Earth'COMMENT: On one hand our two governments are building a free trade zone to continually deepen our cooperation on trade and investment. On the other, we are creating a new history of exchanges on culture and language, writes Wang Lutong.18 Apr 02:45 AM
OpinionGwynne DyerWhy Turkey wanted to shoot a planeThe Turkish leader has two goals: to ensure the destruction of Assad's regime, and to prevent the creation of a new Kurdish state in Syria, writes Gwynne Dyer.27 Nov 01:21 AM
OpinionCon Coughlin: If Putin plays with fire, he will end up burnedCOMMENT: Russia's President has been taught a lesson with the shooting of a warplane over Turkish air space.25 Nov 03:15 AM
OpinionChris Gallavin: 19th century tactics will never solve 21st century problemsThe downing of a Russian SU24 fighter jet by Turkish authorities was inevitable. Russia has flouted the territorial border of Turkey time and again in the past few months so it is no surprise that this has happened.25 Nov 01:41 AM
New ZealandHints Groser could be next US ambassadorJohn Key has hinted that Trade Minister Tim Groser could take over as New Zealand's ambassador to the United States.22 Nov 04:19 AM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: Turkey joins the war - sort ofTurkey has now bombed a few IS targets to show willing - but if you look at the videos, the Turkish planes are launching missiles at single buildings out in open fields, writes Gwynne Dyer.28 Jul 01:36 AM
OpinionRon Mark: Should we let Iraq go the way of Yugoslavia?Unless we allow borders to reform naturally this Sunni time bomb will blow unpredictably benefitting ISIS, writes Ron Mark.16 Jul 01:11 AM
OpinionFrench ambassador: Creativity is key for NZ-French relationsTo mark Bastille Day and 70 years of diplomatic relations between France and New Zealand, the French ambassador Florence Jeanblanc-Risler looks at the relationship between the two countries.13 Jul 10:54 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Burma's generals win againThose military officers will continue to dominate politics, because 25 per cent of the votes, according to the 2008 constitution, can block any changes to the constitution, writes Gwynne Dyer.10 Jul 01:45 AM
OpinionNowegian PM Erna Solberg: Children trapped in conflict and crisisMore than half the 57 million young children still not in classrooms today live in countries torn apart by conflict or natural disaster, writes Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg.07 Jul 11:24 PM
New ZealandAt the end of the RainbowThis week marks the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior off Marsden Wharf. We take a look back.07 Jul 05:37 PM
OpinionRon Mark: Have we underestimated ISIS?We see ISIS as thuggish martyrdom-seeking zealots, but brutal and disgusting though they be, its actions as a fighting force belie any belief they are oafish bandits, writes Ron Mark.06 Jul 08:07 PM
WorldJeb Bush fails to mention brother GeorgeIn a speech before a business group, Jeb Bush, expected to announce a run for the US presidency, praised his father George H.W. Bush but failed to mention his brother.10 Jun 11:23 PM
OpinionLyndon Burford: Avoiding armageddonThe world's largest nuclear meeting, the five-yearly Review Conference of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), has just closed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.28 May 09:21 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: Deepening puzzle of N-Korea's intent unsettlingThis month North Korea claimed to have launched a ballistic missile from a submerged submarine.22 May 01:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Modest refugee intake should be much higherPrevious experience has been positive and benefits would outweigh the costs.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Exchange of favours for jobs one of the dirty secrets of global diplomacyThe dirty secret in global diplomacy is that much can and is accomplished through such simple but secret transactions, Fran O'Sullivan writes.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionProfessor Rober Ayson: We need regional leadershipIn November Prime Minister Key referred to ISIL as a ‘game changer’ for New Zealand. I wasn’t convinced, especially as the government was focusing on the domestic aspect in seeking to justify increased surveillance powers.26 Feb 01:23 AM
OpinionTerence O'Brien: Iraq mission case of misguided foreign policyThe decision to commit NZ military contingent to Iraq is a case of misguided foreign policy.26 Feb 12:21 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Welcome to 'lickspittles to foreign dictators' clubThe things you have to do to keep on side with your oil merchant, writes Brian Rudman. Wouldn't a card and pohutukawa blossoms been enough for the Saudi king?27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Murray McCully's toothless fight with Antarctic poachersThe toothfish pirates refused NZ permission to board, which we meekly obeyed, then, with fuel running out, we retired while the plundering continued, writes Brian Rudman.20 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Clark's sad legacy in '84 affair shrinks UN hopesFormer National MP Michael Cox says Anzus conflict in 1984 will hurt chances of Helen Clark becoming United Nations secretary general.19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionNick Sheppard: Clark strong choice if gender trumps geographyNick Sheppard writes: "Due to factors including nationality, gender and timing, Helen Clark may be the front runner" for the top United Nations post.12 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionBoris Johnson: Hollywood needs to get a gripWhoa, this can't be right. Guys, guys, guys - this isn't the end. It feels like the lights have just come on in the theatre just when I was settling down to my popcorn...22 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandFree trade agreement good for growersNew Zealand has signed a free trade agreement with Korea - delivering good news for kiwifruit growers but with a big compromise over milk powder.15 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandKey and Hollande talk rugbyJohn Key and Froncois Hollande joked that during the G20 both countries had beaten host country Australia in rugby league for New Zealand and rugby for the French Les Bleus team.15 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandRoll out the cuddly animalsFur might be a bit outré in fashion but it is becoming the latest accessory in diplomatic circles as countries try to resolve the world's problems one fluffy animal at a time.15 Nov 07:13 PM
New ZealandClimate change takes centre stageJohn Key says New Zealand will put a small amount into the Green Climate Fund and expects to set a 2020 target for carbon emission reductions early next year.15 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandLow key arrival for John KeyPrime Minister John Key's arrival in Brisbane was a lot less low key than for the main players of the G20.15 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandKey arrives at G20 summitNew Zealand is a ‘guest’ at the G20 - a summit of the leaders from the 20th richest, most powerful countries in the world. Key has described it as a chance in a life time.14 Nov 11:06 PM
