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<i>John Armstrong:</i> Declaration featherlight but rich in symbolism
The declaration is so light on where the NZ-US relationship goes from here that it could have floated out of the Beehive on hot air.
![Hillary gets true flavour of Kiwiana at BBQ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Hillary gets true flavour of Kiwiana at BBQ
Scallops, whitebait fritters and pavlova - the spread for one of the world's most powerful women.
![Clinton ready to build on friendship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Clinton ready to build on friendship
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton acknowledged last night that the Wellington Declaration she signed with NZ was effectively a document of symbolism rather than substance.
![Clinton braves Wellington wind](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Clinton braves Wellington wind
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton braved the cold and blustery Wellington weather in an unscheduled walk along the waterfront.
![Hillary Clinton arrives in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Hillary Clinton arrives in New Zealand
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Wellington soon after dawn this morning amid heavy security.
![Oz PM to argue for Corby clemency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Oz PM to argue for Corby clemency
Australian PM Julia Gillard is today trying to convince the Indonesian President to grant clemency to convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, according to a report.
![Bid for asylum centre harks back to crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Bid for asylum centre harks back to crisis
Julia Gillard is hoping to get New Zealand support for a new refugee facility in East Timor.
![Stronger trade with Asia means more jobs - Key](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Stronger trade with Asia means more jobs - Key
Stronger trade ties with Asia's major economies will strengthen NZ's economy, John Key says.
![Summit chance to test Paul Henry fallout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Summit chance to test Paul Henry fallout
The 'Paul Henry' affair may well come up in talks between John Key and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a summit in Hanoi.
![Clinton visit will lift NZ US ties to new level](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Clinton visit will lift NZ US ties to new level
The ground-breaking Wellington Declaration will be signed next Thursday when Hillary Clinton visits New Zealand.
![Clinton to announce new NZ-US relationship](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Clinton to announce new NZ-US relationship
Hillary Clinton will make a 'significant announcement' about a warmer relationship in NZ next month.
![<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Bit rich for Goff to find voice now](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Bit rich for Goff to find voice now
Goff has spent much of the past week playing political football with two of New Zealand's major trading relationships.
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NZ supports peacekeeping reform in speech to United Nations
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has emphasised NZ's security and development role in the Pacific in a speech to the United Nations.