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A number of New Zealanders still unaccounted for after Saturday's destructive earthquake in Nepal.
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Key addresses Saudi human rights
Prime Minister John Key has met with the Saudi Arabian king and raised the issue of human rights.
PM to urge Saudis on trade
John Key will arrive in Saudi Arabia today with the hope of getting high-level commitment from the new King to a free trade agreement with the Gulf states.
'Measured response' over spying
Foreign Minister Murray McCully said Brazil had had a "very measured response" to news reports that New Zealand spied on its campaign to get Brazilian diplomat Roberto Azevedo elected.
Revival in monster's sombre aftermath
The death toll from the "monster storm" has risen to 16 and aid agencies have begun a measles vaccination campaign to contain the virus.
Fran O'Sullivan: 'Fonterra first' puts rest outside the loop
Wellington Beltway denizens often refer to MFAT as standing for the Ministry for Fonterra and other Trade.
McCully calls for UN to reform standing
Foreign Minister Murray McCully told the UN Security Council that its future credibility and effectiveness depended on its permanent members making progress on reform.
Top Cooks official sparks cop callout
A foreign official at an international conference sparked a police callout to an Auckland Hotel, but no details are being made public.
Labour's cheaper leadership race
Labour's leadership contest roadshow carried less of a punch to the taxpayer's wallet than the last runoff in 2013, according to newly released list of MPs' expenses.
Brian Rudman: Murray McCully's toothless fight with Antarctic poachers
The toothfish pirates refused NZ permission to board, which we meekly obeyed, then, with fuel running out, we retired while the plundering continued, writes Brian Rudman.
Navy fires back at critics over standoff
The commanding officer of the navy ship that was outlasted by three ageing fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean has responded to critics who labelled the operation a disaster.
Calls to up ante with fish pirates
The Royal New Zealand Navy is being urged to escalate a standoff with two illegal fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean, with calls last night for a show of firepower.
Navy in standoff with fishing boats
New Zealand's Navy is in a standoff with two fishing vessels, whose crews are resisting attempts to be boarded.
McCully praises peaceful elections in Sri Lanka
The Minister of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the peaceful elections in Sri Lanka and congratulated the country's new president after a shock election result.
Thailand wants refugee returned
New Zealand is being urged by Thailand to revoke the passport of a Thai fugitive who has fled to this country.
Olympic great in Tongan plane drama
New Zealand double Olympic gold medallist Valerie Adams had a scare when a plane she was on started to skid off a runway in Tonga.
Kiwi murder in Libya still unsolved
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has voiced its frustration over the unsolved killing of a NZ woman.
NZ jihadist broadcasts location
A Kiwi jihadist who claims to be fighting in Syria with Isis has been mistakenly broadcasting his exact location after forgetting to turn off his phone's tracking function.
'Help me get my dog home?'
Advice on where to watch an All Blacks match in a remote French village and how to repatriate a pet dog’s ashes are among the more unusual requests fielded by New Zealand consular officials overseas.
Mfat chief executive moves to NZ Racing Board
Foreign Affairs and Trade chief executive John Allen is resigning to take up a role in the private sector.
No trade with Russia
Prime Minister John Key says Russia has tried to reignite free trade talks - but New Zealand has made it clear it will not budge until Russia buckles to international demands over Ukraine.
NZ-India free trade talks back on
Stalled free trade negotiations with India have taken a positive step forward with a commitment to schedule the next round of talks.
Departing MPs' one last spend-up
Departing and defeated MPs went out with a splurge on the taxpayer tab, with Mana leader Hone Harawira the biggest-spending MP, new expense details show.
Diplomat expected to return this week
A Malaysian diplomat facing sexual assault charges appears set to return to New Zealand this Friday.
Kiwi jihadist wants to leave Syria
A Kiwi jihadist who has links with al Qaeda and has taken up arms in Syria wants to come home -- but first needs a fresh New Zealand passport after burning his old one
Groser dines on toothfish
Fine wines, controversial French delicacies and a protected species of fish have all been slapped on the taxpayers' tab by government ministers.
Groser orders protected fish for dinner
A plate of protected Antarctic toothfish and controversial dish foie gras were on the table at a lavish taxpayer-funded dinner hosted by Trade Minister Tim Groser.
Email about Malaysian envoy left unseen
An email to Murray McCully's office about former Malaysian diplomat Muhammed Rizalman bin Ismail invoking diplomatic immunity remained unopened for weeks.