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NZ independence does not mean fence-sitting - diplomat

Experts debate the difference between independence and even-handedness.

'Risks are not acceptable': TikTok app banned on MP phones

It follows similar moves across the globe.

War in Ukraine, protests: Mahuta unveils new sanctions against Iranians

Individuals have been sanctioned in response to the war in Ukraine and protest crackdown

US says China balloon was for spying, part of huge aerial programme targeting 40 countries

Similar balloons have floated over five continents, the US says.

'Freedom will win': Zelenskyy visits UK, meets PM, King in push for fighter jets

The embattled leader made surprise visit to Britain in a bid for more advanced weapons.

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge tanks for Ukraine

Belgium has also shown interest in participating in latest military aid.

Who is helping? The massive aid effort underway after Turkey quake

Engineers, soldiers, paramedics, search dogs & handlers on way as world pitches in.

Tony Kan: Resetting our relationship with Israel

OPINION: Israel is a shining light in the totalitarian darkness of the Middle East.

A to Z of Ardern's four trips in four months

Jacinda Ardern - four trips in four months and what they mean to NZ foreign policy.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 13 July, 2022

An atmospheric river continues to lash NZ, geopolitical tensions at Pacific Islands Forum and Auckland City Mission takes over 60-room hotel in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

John Roughan: Independence is limited when you need help

Every free country makes its own foreign policy but few others feel the need to say so.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Is Ardern-Albanese 'reset' bearing fruit?

The promised "reset" after Anthony Albanese's election is starting to get results.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 July, 2022

It’s bye-bye Boris Johnson, investigations underway after a dramatic afternoon on the North Shore and a busy couple of weeks in store of Auckland Airport in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Cook Islands in recovery: Could cobalt and cannabis be part of its future?

The Cook Islands is open for business, pleasure, an election and a referendum.

PM Ardern talks trade and Covid in Melbourne

PM Jacinda Ardern talked trade and the Covid response with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews while in Melbourne. Video / Sky News Australia

Thomas Coughlan: The shifting sands of PM's foreign policy stand

The PM is trying to avoid being cast as being in the 'Western' camp with mixed results.