Border bombshell: Winston Peters reveals Health Ministry advice to close NZ was rejected
Govt rejected health officials' advice to close the border - even to Kiwis.
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Focus Live: Winston Peters on New Zealand's Covid-19 foreign policy response
In a speech this afternoon delivered to reporters in the Beehive, Peters said the Government is considering its foreign and trade policy priorities, in light of the global pandemic.
Global cases top 1m: No sign yet that NZ has lethal virus under control
Repatriation flights for stranded visitors have been given clearance as essential travel.
Pompeo: US investment will help world to recover
Five Eyes alliance has been helpful in understanding coronavirus, says Mike Pompeo.
Whitney Haring-Smith: US changes to foreign investments impact on NZ
Comment: The US fast-tracked new foreign investment exceptions for some, but not NZ.
Winston Peters only told of Israel invitation a week ago
New Zealand was left with no representatives at a global Holocaust memorial event.
NZ base not hit in Iraq attack: Peters
He's given no sign of an early New Zealand withdrawal.
NZDF probes claim Kiwi base hit in Iraq, ex-minister says withdrawal 'inevitable'
The Defence Force is investigating reports Camp Taji has also been hit.
'Insulting': Trump turns on bromance bud
Donald Trump has come out swinging at French President Emmanuel Macron.
G20 calling: Winston Peters' Japan mission
Trade, China and US set to dominate in Winston Peters' G20 talks.
Maire Leadbeater: Deafening silence as West Papua crisis deepens
Comment: Indonesia escalates repression of dissidents in eastern province.
Ardern gets down to business with movers and shakers
Jacinda Ardern has a sense of deja vu about the RCEP.
Ardern plans to talk rugby in Bangkok
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is preparing to attend her third East Asia Summit.
White House official told to keep quiet about Ukraine call
He received the directive from top legal adviser John Eisenberg,
Audrey Young: Jacinda Ardern's one night in Bangkok
COMMENT: One way or another, superpower rivalry consumes regional summits these days.
Trump impeachment vote a declaration of 'civil war'
The US is in dangerous territory, with an impeachment vote against Trump branded a "coup"
Time running out? Trump blindsides own chief of staff
One person was missing from a photo of Trump's team that killed the Islamic State leader.
'I'm not trying to build my personal profile': Ardern on her international role
The Prime Minister talks about her international image and how she aims to represent NZ.
Liam Dann: A strange and interesting time to be in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong business leaders are still trying to focus on strategic commercial goals.
MP applauds Ardern 'standing up to Trump'
Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry sits in the thick of British politics.
Stern words as NZ joins rebuke of China
Rights groups say a million Uighurs and other Muslims are being held in camps.
Kiwi deportations sidelined as Peters meets Aussie counterpart
But the two ministers see eye-to-eye on a rebuke of China over the treatment of Uyghurs.
Matthew Hooton: Government by the bureaucrats
Comment: If civil servants are running the show, what are the politicians for?
Comment: Ivanka didn't belong anywhere near the DMZ or G-20 summit
Comment: Who benefits most from her government role — the American people or her family?
Support for accused top attache, NZDF emails show
But the then Chief of Navy wanted to condemn Alfred Keating's "bad behaviour".
Could NZ accommodate another 200 million tourists over next 20 years?
New Zealand is set to benefit from its position mid-way between China and South America.
Danish seed group cleared to buy $413m NZ seeds business
Details of 12 Overseas Investment Office decisions are out.
Simon Bridges: Government should 'demystify' foreign affairs
One thing Simon Bridges and Winston Peters agree on is the pursuit of a FTA with the US.
Audrey Young: Sceptics scoff while Ardern acts
COMMENT: Most Kiwis will be proud of Ardern's efforts with France.
US v China: NZ shouldn't have to choose a side
US China relations expert John Pomfret says NZ should worry less about Beijing's reaction.
Editorial: We must show PM's visit has lasting value
EDITORIAL: China has asked for trust and deserves more than we have given it.
Ardern in China: Beijing 'ready to strengthen relationship' with NZ
Premier Li Keqiang also expressed his condolences for Christchurch terror attack victims.
Ardern to China: PM sensible to seize the moment
COMMENT: Brief visit to China is needed to send a strong message of kinship.
Audrey Young: Memories of China as PM begins visit
The times in China, they have been changing, writes Audrey Young.