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Audrey Young: Bayly’s 2-week holiday becomes 3; school lunches flown in from Oz
OPINION: Taking a break is understandable. Blurring the facts is not.

Richard Prebble: Trump’s challenge to NZ’s independent foreign policy and what to do about it
OPINION: Phil Goff would not have been sacked under different US leadership.

Winston prepares for the Washington quickstep - Audrey Young
There are many reasons Winston Peters and Marco Rubio should click.

Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House in critical condition
The man allegedly brandished a gun, prompting multiple agents to fire.

‘Went through a hell of a lot with me’: How Trump’s words reveal what he really thinks about Putin
Trump praised Putin, calling him 'a very smart guy' and 'a cunning person'.

‘Uncertain times’: In break with tradition, King Charles urges unity amid global tensions
Charles hosted Zelenskyy and invited Trump for a second state visit.

Ryan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on Trump
OPINION: In a cruel twist of irony, our exporters have been diversifying away from China.

Experts reveal why Goff’s comments cost him UK diplomatic role
A foreign relations expert says Goff overstepped in his comment although he was "right".

PM says it’s ‘entirely appropriate’ Peters didn’t consult him on Goff sacking
Winston Peters' office was not happy with NZ's High Commissioner in London.

Luxon believes US still ‘reliable partner’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blow-up
Meanwhile, Labour's Chris Hipkins purposefully dodged a key question.

Winston Peters gifted a horse during visit to Mongolia
'In Mongolian culture, horses symbolise freedom, strength and vitality,' Peters said.

Editorial: Calm heads need to prevail after China’s high seas tit for tat
EDITORIAL: China’s live-firing exercises has fired shots across NZ and Australia’s bow.

Letters: China’s ambitions echo history; split housing market reflects society
OPINION: 'If China hadn't retrenched in the 1400s, the world might look very different.'

Letters: Treat China as a valued friend, despite war games
OPINION: 'We need a reset of our relationship with China.'

Watch live: David Seymour unveils overseas investment reforms amid foreign home buyers debate
Cabinet is currently discussing the prospect of foreign investors buying homes in NZ.

We must pick a side in AI arms race, Kiwi entrepreneur says
Drones, rockets, aircraft and ships can all be made in NZ, but will they get support?

Audrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?
OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.

Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young
Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.

Bryce Wilkinson: Bureaucracy is strangling NZ's potential for growth
OPINION: A lot of current rules would need to change for NZ to become a culture of 'yes'.

Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands
Foreign Minister: there are 'challenges in the Government-to-Government relationship'.

Bruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on track
Opinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.