New Zealander dies during hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Consular assistance was being provided to the person’s family.
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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.
NZDF plane breaks down: Air NZ flight diverted for delegation; PM may always fly commercial
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's meeting with Japanese counterpart unaffected.
Kiwi Ukrainians want Government to attend Global Peace Summit
More than 50 world leaders have confirmed they will attend the international event.
Singapore Airlines turbulence: Two Kiwis remain in Bangkok hospital
MFAT says it is "following up" with the injured.
Winston Peters cancels planned Mfat cuts, saving ministry $20m a year
The ministry's budget will be trimmed by half as much as forecast.
Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.
More Kiwis arrive home from riot-torn New Caledonia as French President visits
New Zealand is ready to undertake further flights once approval is granted.
Second mercy flight evacuates more Kiwis from New Caledonia
MFAT estimates there are more than 250 Kiwis currently in New Caledonia.
'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.
Air NZ won't fly to New Caledonia for another five days amid unrest
About 290 New Zealanders are believed to be in New Caledonia.
A lifetime of protest: 95-year-old is still fighting for the rights of others
His first act of protest was to learn te reo when he arrived from England in 1950.
'Watching by the hour': Peters says MFAT in touch with 200 Kiwis caught in New Caledonia unrest
Winston Peters says there are hopes Noumea's airport can open tomorrow.
North Korea issues warning to New Zealand over surveillance
'The DPRK will take necessary measures to firmly defend sovereignty and security.'
'Lolly scramble' Stranded Kiwis pay thousands for Vanuatu charter fares home
94 lucky travellers they were able to fly home on a charter flight from Espiritu Santo.
NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE
The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.
Travellers to Samoa advised to get insurance including medical evacuation
Dengue fever is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people.
Winston Peters' inner circle - the people he depends on
'The person you see in the public arena is not the person you see behind closed doors.'
Nicola Willis admits some agencies won’t hit savings target
Nicola Willis says ministers are rejecting some savings proposals.
Public Purse: Planned cuts to public service won't even wind back last six months of expansion
OPINION: Eight new agencies across the public service helped fuel record staffing levels.
Ban junta leaders from ASEAN meeting in Wellington - Myanmar community
Granting visas would contradict NZ's support for democracy in Myanmar, say local members.
Banged up abroad: Why MFAT won't come to your rescue
If you get arrested overseas, don't expect the Government to come and save you.
Inside China meeting: Aukus deal discussed
China says security threats are 'imaginary'. Winston Peters disagrees.
Watch: Moment Kiwi brothers scuffle with Thai cop, snatch gun in roadside fight
The pair allegedly attempted to bribe the officer after he arrested them.
Adventure company owner named as second Kiwi killed in Japan avalanche
Kiwi Joshua Sellens was the co-founder of a Japanese-based adventure company.
'Tragic incident': Kiwi woman, 21, named as avalanche victim
The group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.
Two Kiwi skiers killed in Japan avalanche
The group were backcountry skiing in Hokkaido when the avalanche happened.
Shane Te Pou: NZ has nothing much to offer India
OPINION: We are too small for Indian politicians to expend political capital on.
Mfat spent $43k sending staff to IT conference in Rome
Staff accepted freebies from the vendor, who was submitting on a ministry tender.
Helen Clark and Don Brash: We must not abandon our independent foreign policy
OPINION: NZ's relationship with the United States and China has changed.
Kiwi volunteers help assess damaged schools in Vanuatu after Cyclone Lola
Three months after Tropical Cyclone Lola, dozens of schools remain uninhabitable.
Colombia tourists urged not to use dating apps. Embassy links deaths to online liaisons
The embassy connected eight deaths to criminals using of dating apps to target tourists.