PM declines to comment on call for probe into influence of Chinese Communist Party on NZ.

PM takes aim at people smugglers after report NZ seen as more open to asylum seekers.

The Prime Minister discusses her meeting with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and the thorny issue of the Manus Island refugees. Video/Audrey Young

US President Trump has sidestepped questions regarding his stance on Russia's involvement in the 2016 election saying that he believes that Putin believes his country did not meddle. AP

Winston Peters has given comment on his meeting with China's foreign minster Wang Yi regarding corruption and other topics.

Donald Trump tried to walk back his claim that Russia did not meddle in election.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is to meet Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in Manila.

Russian President 'means it' in denying election meddling.

OPINION: Trump's first year in office is the year temperatures in Asia exceeded 50C.

Jacinda Ardern has been pictured with United States President Donald Trump.

He helped Donald Trump win, now he explains how it was done and why they'll win again.

OPINION: While US President was flattered, other nations worked on a trade deal.

Americans are revolting against Trump. It could have dire consequences if trend continues.

COMMENT: While he's had a tough time, one thing he's done will change US forever.

Shooting catapulted former reporter into national spotlight.

In South Korea, Trump called Kim Jong Un a "dictator" running a "twisted regime."

Donald Trump expresses "great confidence" in the Saudi Arabian regime.

Jacinda Ardern has arrived in Australia and has greeted Australian Prime Minister Malcom Turnbull.

There are fears that if Trump decides to strike N Korea, not even congress can stop him.

Papadopoulos likely has information that will lead Mueller closer to heart of the case.

Footnote buried deep in documents related to Trump staffer lying about Russia connections.

Trump's defenders' unhinged rants on Clinton's non-scandals make no sense, Rubin writes.

Theresa May says MPs' behaviour "cannot be tolerated any longer".

Mark Garnier asked his secretary to buy two sex toys and also called her "sugar tits".

COMMENT: Americans mad at the president can vote against his allies.

WH was asked about the "official White House position" on the issue during news briefing.

COMMENT: I'm beginning to wonder whether Trump's behaviour is conscious.

Crown Prince's call for change is seen as little more than a PR exercise by some.

The public is finally going to get a deeper look at the collection of government files.

While Senator is heightening feud with Trump, he could be making a case to impeach him.