Whanganui, Taranaki diplomat appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
Career diplomat Michael Walsh joined MFAT in 1993.
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"When somebody is addressing you, the rest of the people in the room keep quiet.”
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'Wisdom and restraint': New Zealand joins calls for calm in Venezuela
Government officials have begun a violent crackdown following protests.
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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
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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
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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.