PoliticsNZ and Aus increase defence co-operation to combat Pacific militarisationThe leaders of the two countries have met for the first time since Luxon became NZ PM.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon must keep pressure on over 501 deporteesOPINION: Albanese has softened Australia's stance but more needs to be done.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Foreign Minister Mark III - Peters surrounded by old work familyOPINION: Foreign policy is definitely under new management.19 Dec 04:00 PM
TalanoaWinston Peters as Foreign Minister 'good for Pacific' - Fijian PMFiji's PM says it's good to have 'a friend of the Pacific and a person of the Pacific'.16 Dec 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters wastes no time with foreign policy pivotOPINION: 'Independent' policy is out, New Zealand's traditional allies are back in.12 Dec 12:03 AM
Politics'He’s a born diplomat': Fran O'Sullivan on what Winston Peters is like behind the scenesNZ First leader can be fiery at home, but the same doesn't apply when he's abroad.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: NZ's policy resets on Aukus, Gaza and UkraineOpinion: Winston Peters is wasting no time in getting back on the foreign affairs horse.05 Dec 06:57 PM
PoliticsNZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark saysNZ is one of just a handful of 194 member states raising concern over “minor” policy.01 Dec 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Mallard, Maharey, Coster - how safe should they be?OPINION: Andrew Coster should be safe but Mallard might not be.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPotential battle brewing over foreign investmentWinston Peters wants Act to convince him loosening foreign investment rules is worth it.28 Nov 03:56 AM
PoliticsMajor family policy scrapped to give Winston his wishNational got its tax package over the line but concessions had to be made.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfairOPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMinister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe BidenDamien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.19 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Let the musical chairs begin in Foreign AffairsOPINION: Foreign ministers don't get to hand-pick their chief executives.15 Nov 02:26 AM
WorldThe Apec summit is happening in San Francisco. What is Apec, anyway?Leaders will talk about how to better spur trade and economic growth across the Pacific.13 Nov 10:31 PM
OpinionAs Israel-Gaza crisis worsens and UN remains impotent, what are NZ’s diplomatic options?OPINION: New Zealand must reassert its support for the laws of war.27 Oct 03:30 AM
Sustainable business & financeFiji’s Deputy PM calls on NZ Govt for visa-free travelBiman Prasad says visa-free travel is the surest way to improve economic ties.01 Sep 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesGrant Robertson’s digital services tax on Big Tech ‘a drop in the ocean’Long-dormant flat tax on Google and Facebook's NZ revenue is suddenly back on the agenda.29 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandNZ embassy in Moscow not evacuated during June’s Wagner rebellionOfficials considered the risks were not sufficient.24 Aug 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Familiar roads to an uncertain destinationOPINION: Our editorial on divergent policies leading to the General Election in October.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsNew Zealand’s message to China in new defence strategy - not a 'path to war'A grassroots activist group claims the new strategy leads NZ down the path to war.04 Aug 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLong white mountain range meets long white cloudOPINION: Greetings from the Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSecurity and economy on agenda, as top EU diplomat visits NZStefano Sannino flew into Wellington last week to talk security.30 Jul 08:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Positioning for the next crisisOPINION: Our editorial on overtures from Australia and the United States.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionReuben Steff: NZ needs more than trade from ChinaOPINION: A 'friend and partner' should expect more, writes a foreign policy lecturer.26 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ to ‘set the record straight’ with Solomon Islands after aid accusationsSolomon Islands PM says NZ has failed in its aid commitment; NZ Government disagrees.18 Jul 02:03 AM
PoliticsHipkins defends NZ teaming up with Australia and othersChris Hipkins says three principles will guide NZ’s relationship with China.16 Jul 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusiness'Walk away': Australia’s farmers rubbish NZ-Europe free trade dealEU deals show globalisation is not dead - but some sectors ask what difference that makes.10 Jul 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking outOPINION: Case can be made that Chris Hipkins was too soft on his visit to China last week.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM Chris Hipkins’ China visit: President Xi meeting today in BeijingPrime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘You’d better not jinx it’ PM on his high-stakes trip to China, and whether plane will get off the groundThe PM admits foreign policy isn't his background, but insists he's a fast learner24 Jun 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGerald Hensley: Daydream diplomacy and the myth of NZ independenceOPINION: Our foreign policy drifts in dangerous territory, writes a former diplomat.20 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsThe China Tightrope: Unpacking NZ's relationship with our biggest trading partnerA new book takes a deep dive into New Zealand's relationship with China.09 Jun 04:58 AM
PoliticsUS official: Thank God for New Zealand!US wants to avoid veering into conflict with China, says Daniel Kritenbrink.08 Jun 05:58 AM