New ZealandKiwi jihadist wants to leave SyriaA 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 one16 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandGroser dines on toothfishFine wines, controversial French delicacies and a protected species of fish have all been slapped on the taxpayers' tab by government ministers.31 Jul 06:15 PM
New ZealandGroser orders protected fish for dinnerA 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.31 Jul 03:26 AM
New ZealandEmail about Malaysian envoy left unseenAn email to Murray McCully's office about former Malaysian diplomat Muhammed Rizalman bin Ismail invoking diplomatic immunity remained unopened for weeks.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDiplomat case: Key under firePrime Minister John Key has come under fire for refusing to apologise to the victim of an alleged sex attack involving a Malaysian diplomat.21 Jul 08:17 PM
New ZealandNo apology from PMJohn Key will not personally apologise to the victim of an alleged sexual attack involving a Malaysian diplomat after she accused him of appearing bored with her case.21 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandKiwi joins Syrian conflictA Kiwi with links to al-Qaeda has taken up arms in Syria and says he will fight until he becomes a martyr.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMalaysia to pay for return fareThe diplomat who left New Zealand after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman will be brought back at Malaysia's expense.12 Jul 10:50 PM
New ZealandInquiry's terms of reference attackedOpposition parties attacked the terms of reference of the sex case inquiry, released yesterday, for not specifically identifying the role of Mr McCully for scrutiny.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnvoy case: Police explain bail movePolice say they sought to remove the bail conditions for the Malaysian diplomat at the centre of a sex case — including an order to surrender his passport — because the conditions were not enforceable under diplomatic immunity.11 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandDiplomat case: Harawira's 'big mistake'Hone Harawira says he made a "big mistake" for earlier dismissing the sex assault case involving a Malaysian diplomat as a "big fuss about bugger all".10 Jul 03:02 AM
New ZealandAccuser: I want an apologyThe woman at the centre of a diplomatic incident and the victim of an alleged attack says Foreign Minister Murray McCully should resign.09 Jul 08:36 PM
OpinionEditorial: Diplomatic duplicity is a disgraceThe more that emerges in the story we broke last Sunday the more disturbing it becomes that diplomatic immunity should be so badly handled.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnvoy may be back MondayThe Malaysian diplomatic aide accused of burglary and intent to rape could be sent back to New Zealand without diplomatic immunity as early as Monday.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEight convictions avoided since 2010Diplomatic immunity has been claimed eight times in the last four years, with four suspects escaping charges by fleeing the country.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUN ambassadors schmoozedEleven UN ambassadors are being schmoozed in Queenstown in an attempt to win support for a New Zealand seat on the UN Security Council.10 Jun 05:51 AM
New ZealandExtreme Islam claim at NZ mosqueAn Australian man who died in a US drone strike alongside a New Zealander was introduced to radical Islam at a Christchurch mosque, it's reported.04 Jun 04:09 AM
New ZealandJones in race for passportFormer Labour MP Shane Jones is on his first trip as the new Pacific Economic Ambassador, but he nearly didn't make it.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGCSB data probably used for drone strikes - PMJohn Key says New Zealand's spy agencies have provided information to international forces in Afghanistan that may have been used for American drone strikes.19 May 06:46 AM
New ZealandKiwi killed in Yemen drone strike namedA New Zealander killed in a drone strike in Yemen has been named as Daryl Jones by an Australian newspaper.30 Apr 07:55 PM
New ZealandKiwi drone victim linked to al-QaedaA Kiwi killed in a drone strike in Yemen had attended a terrorist training camp and may have been a foot soldier for al-Qaeda.16 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in drone attackPrime Minister John Key said a New Zealander who was killed by a US drone attack in Yemen in November had attended a terrorist training camp in the area.16 Apr 02:40 AM
AgribusinessFirms urged to tap MideastThe Middle East remains an untapped business opportunity for exporters as their focus is dominated by booming Asian markets such as China.06 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandKiwi dies in Korea after fall from buildingA former Ashburton man has died in a South Korean hospital after falling from a building.06 Mar 05:52 AM
New ZealandKiwis to face charges in UAE courtThree New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court today.23 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandKiwis face drug charges in DubaiThree New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court tomorrow.23 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandLeak report cost more than $200,000Government's "fix-it" woman Paula Rebstock was paid $208,907 to write a report on the leaking of ministerial documents, Government has revealed.19 Feb 04:21 AM
AgribusinessRussian minister sees FTA in 2014NZ Trade Ministry spokesman says access for agricultural products to customs union is key sticking point.02 Feb 04:30 PM