NZ was disturbed by China's rising influence in the Pacific region, a WikiLeaks cable shows.

Former PM Helen Clark decided to send soldiers to Iraq to stop Fonterra losing Oil for Food contracts, according to a US Embassy cable - in just one of many WikiLeaks revelations that have been labelled 'disturbing'.

Chris Finlayson wanted to overturn NZ's anti-nuclear legislation without a public vote back in 2006, a WikiLeaks cable reveals.

The United States wanted to send a group of Guantanamo Bay inmates to New Zealand, according to a leaked 2005 cable from the US Embassy in Wellington.

John Key is facing tough questions as details from leaked US Embassy cables appear to contradict statements made in Parliament and reveal secret details of his meeting with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao.

Iran's Foreign Minister has been replaced by the head of the country's nuclear programme.

NZ is among the world's top three countries for its humanitarian response to international crises, an aid watchdog says.

Comments made about China's dominance in Asia by Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd could prove embarrassing to Canberra.

John Key says leaked cables from the US Embassy in Wellington, which form part of this week's massive Wikileaks release, "could cause some embarrassment".

Democracy is getting a fighting chance in Tonga writes Audrey Young.

New Zealand is adding its voice to international outrage over North Korea's artillery attack on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island.