Some TPP provisions could still apply to the US, says Todd McClay.

An Australian legal victory could pave the way for plain packaging in other countries.

Once homeless, Boots now mixes with ambassadors and diplomats.

The Prime Minister says New Zealand does not regret sponsoring the UN resolution.

The plight of Kiwis in Australia hasn't registered with locals, Gerry Brownlee says.

Up to 6000 Kiwi expats could have to pay three times as much to study in Australia.

Murray McCully has had one abiding fear in his eight and a half years as Foreign Minister.

NZ is still seeking answers from Australia on its latest immigration changes.

COMMENT: NZ new chief diplomat has ability to be affable and relatable with US leadership.

Minister says Lebanon can be a regional hub for the reconstruction of neighbouring Syria.

COMMENT: NZ's trade policy relaunched ahead of Chinese Premier's visit.

An American diplomat wanted by police after an incident in Lower Hutt is unlikely to face trial.

COMMENT: Want to know what's going on in NZ's external affairs? Ask Australia.

Tight security measures for Anzac Day commemorations in Turkey

COMMENT: The Trump presidency will strongly influence the agenda for the meeting of the two Australasian prime ministers in Queenstown next Friday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a 24-hour task force to oversee the transition of US President Donald Trump.

Trade Minister Todd McClay will request that talks on a Mexican free trade deal be placed on the agenda when he meets his counterpart in Mexico.

US Embassy confirms NZ dual citizens excluded from travel ban.

COMMENT: An odd affliction seems to have affected PM Bill English in Europe: he has forgotten John Key's name.

Prime Minister Bill English will not rule out trading away the Foreign Affairs portfolio in post-election coalition talks.

COMMENT: New Zealanders deserve to know why the issue of settlements has become so challenging, and why it came before the council in December

Kiwis travelling to India are being warned to pre-pay as much as possible and bring credit cards as the country struggles with currency issues.

Israel bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.

Fortunately, the Government has experience in turning out all the lights and pretending it's not home when faced with the prospect of diplomatically unwelcome visitors.

COMMENT: Key and McCully forged their successful political partnership around dealings the United States and it is about to be harnessed again.

The Government spent hundreds of thousands on Helen Clark's UN bid, including fees for Washington lobbyists.

New Zealand has pulled off a huge international victory by securing the support of 25 countries to create the world's largest marine protected area.

Labour MP David Shearer says Government's decision not to meet pro-democracy advocates from Hong Kong following pressure from China is "a bad look".

Green MP Marama Davidson has been released by Israeli authorities in Tel Aviv and is on her way back to New Zealand.

A stalled free trade deal with Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries will be completed, Trade Minister Todd McClay has announced.