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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
Scallops, whitebait fritters and pavlova - the spread for one of the world's most powerful women.

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: 'NZ punches way above its weight'
Hillary Clinton was effusive in her praise for NZ after signing a deal bringing the countries closer together today.

Clinton accompanied by entourage of 60
Hillary Clinton's 60-strong entourage pales in comparison to some statesmen.

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
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
Stronger trade ties with Asia's major economies will strengthen NZ's economy, John Key says.

Key: Gillard visit likely to help align economies
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is to visit NZ for talks early next year likely to yield progress in aligning the two nations' economies, says John Key.

Bumpy journey to Vietnam for PM
After what had potential to be a very bumpy journey after a weather radar problem on the plane, New Zealand has arrived at the East Asia Summit.

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
Goff has spent much of the past week playing political football with two of New Zealand's major trading relationships.

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.