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Aussie diplomat's partner may not be allowed diversion for assault charge
Something had 'upset the apple cart' with police considering withdrawing the offer.
Kiwi musician found dead in UK after taking unidentified pills
The young musician had been living in the United Kingdom for over a year.
New Zealand’s aid spend forecast to drop
The forecast aid budget's $1.1b this financial year, compared to $1.2b last year.
Young Kiwi woman drugged, sexually assaulted during Indonesian holiday
The woman, 23, has warned female travellers not to travel alone and not accept drinks.
Australia waives diplomatic immunity for man embroiled in Wellington street fight
Police had sought a waiver of diplomatic immunity to press charges.
Deadliest storm in 100 years: MFAT’s advice for Kiwi travellers in Florida
70 Kiwis registered on SafeTravel as being in Florida as Category 5 storm hits state.
Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.
'Ready to die': Video emerges of central Wellington diplomatic stoush
Police are seeking a waiver of diplomatic immunity to press charges.
MFAT tops effectiveness survey, leaving Treasury trailing
MFAT tops 2024 Mood of the Boardroom survey, rated most effective govt ministry.
Watch: Irritated Peters stops UN speech, demands room 'keep quiet’
"When somebody is addressing you, the rest of the people in the room keep quiet.”
Fran O’Sullivan: NZ eyes closer ties with US amid Aukus collaboration plans
OPINION: The US presidential election has concentrated diplomatic minds.
'Wisdom and restraint': New Zealand joins calls for calm in Venezuela
Government officials have begun a violent crackdown following protests.
Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassador
It comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.
Tonga diary: Roasted pig, octopus and media redemption at the Pacific Islands Forum
The Foreign Minister rejoiced over how journalists might achieve some redemption.
NZ embassy staffer yelled for help after armed robbery
The robbers fled the scene in a car with stolen plates, say local media.
Gallipoli fire may have unearthed remains of Anzac soldiers
The damage looks similar to a fire in 1994 which left bones littering the area, RSA says.
NZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robbery
The victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.
'Shouldn’t be paying it': Seafood industry not making the most of FTAs
Mfat estimates 40% of seafood exports to UK still paying tariffs eliminated a year ago.
Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
MFAT reveals whether travellers should cancel UK trips
Several people have died in the UK riots.
'Leave now': Foreign Minister tells Kiwis to flee Lebanon and Iran; consider if staying in Israel necessary
Iran has promised 'severe' revenge after the leader of militant group Hamas was killed.
Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.
'I don't care': Russia bans 36 more Kiwis, including mayors, professors
These sanctions come a month after the Government announced more sanctions against Russia.
New Zealander dies during hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Consular assistance was being provided to the person’s family.
PM's plane woes risk denting NZ's international reputation, says law expert
Christopher Luxon was forced to use a commercial flight for his official trip.
Letters: 'A' for effort on education; minister wrong about speed limits
OPINION: 'The NZEI always talks absolute rubbish, so they should be ignored.'
Jenée Tibshraeny: It's hard to sell NZ to the world after another 'embarrassing' plane failure
OPINION: The situation with the NZ Defence Force planes is untenable.