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Transiting uranium for 'peaceful purposes' - Smith
Nick Smith says uranium transiting through NZ ports will only be used for "peaceful purposes", despite one of its recipients being involved in making nuclear weapons.
Freedom or disrespect? Norman's protest debated
NZ-Chinese representatives and a pro-Tibetan group are at odds over Russel Norman's anti-Chinese protest last week.
Israel rejects UN multinational inquiry
Israel has said it will not accept a UN plan for a multinational investigation into the lethal commando raid on an aid flotilla.
Fiji's situation has 'worsened' - McCully
Members of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum will travel to Fiji to see whether or not the situation has improved in the island nation.
NZ threatens court action over whaling
NZ will join Australia in taking legal action over Japan's whaling programme if last minute diplomatic solutions are not found.
NZ pledges $5.5m in aid for Cook Islands
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced a $5.5 million reconstruction package for Aitutaki following last month's cyclone.
Anxieties persist despite Beijing's growing power
From the Western perspective, China has been unwilling to shoulder responsibilities that go with greater international power.