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EU and NZ launch trade talks
EU Trade Commissioner points to agriculture as difficult area, but 'compromise' possible.
EU Trade Commissioner points to agriculture as difficult area, but 'compromise' possible.
EU and New Zealand have a similar approach to FTA deals says David Parker.
Claims come after minister Phillip Lee resigns over Theresa May's Brexit policy.
Italy's new Government sends immigration message by rejecting the Aquarius.
German foreign Minister Heiko Maas has slammed US President over G7 fiasco.
Monetary union will remain deformed and dangerously unstable.
Populists' eurosceptic finance chief on course for clash with Germany.
Move by Donald Trump's Administration called illegal and a mistake.
British politician and broadcaster Nigel Farage will host a talk at SkyCity in September.
US officials are probing whether traders are manipulating the price of Bitcoin.
The EU's announcement of free trade talks with NZ signals a rejection of US protectionism.
A trade deal would reduce prices paid by NZ businesses at the EU border.
Exports to the EU were worth $8.61 billion last year, with imports of 12.98b.
Italy's move toward populism looks a lot Greece in 2015.
European Central Bank may be forced to sever credit lines to Italy.
The Facebook CEO will face further scrutiny over the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.
EU earlier refused to waive immunity in case of diplomat who owes former landlord $20k.
Despite a UK teacher shortage her application to keep working in London has been denied.
Peters says taking Russia deal off table was right call - but it will be back.
COMMENT: Jacinda Ardern went further on Syria than the previous National Government.
The EU is near-certain to waive immunity for one of its diplomats, an expert says.
Most recent case is over rental dispute, there have been much more serious cases.
MFAT is seeking immunity for EU diplomat who owes $20,000 to a landlord.
Sadiq Khan said there are post-Brexit opportunities for NZ in London.
Ardern will meet British PM Theresa May to talk Russia and free trade.
Ardern's visit could be a welcome reprieve for Merkel.
Ardern is finding her own niche in international affairs.
Merkel could teach Ardern a trick or two about dealing with Trumpesque egos around her.
PM invites Macron to New Zealand - it would be first visit by a French President.
Ardern's Europe trip will include meetings with fellow 'young' leaders Macron and Trudeau.