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Kiwis to face charges in UAE court

Three New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court today.

Kiwis face drug charges in Dubai

Three New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court tomorrow.

Leak report cost more than $200,000

Government's "fix-it" woman Paula Rebstock was paid $208,907 to write a report on the leaking of ministerial documents, Government has revealed.

Russian minister sees FTA in 2014

NZ Trade Ministry spokesman says access for agricultural products to customs union is key sticking point.

New Zealand gives to cyclone-hit Tonga

New Zealand has donated hundreds of emergency shelter kits and a further $300,000 to help residents of cyclone-hit Tonga.

Deadliest countries for Kiwis

The New Zealand government has helped the families of more than 950 Kiwis who have died overseas and more than 200 who were injured in the last eight years.

No arrests over Kiwi's death: Mfat

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says it's been told there have been no arrests over the death of a Kiwi woman in Libya, contrary to reports.

Libya deaths: Four arrested

Four people have reportedly been arrested in connection with the execution-style killings of New Zealander Lynn Howie and Briton Mark De Salis in Libya on Thursday.

Fears grow for Kiwis in Libya

The apparent execution-style killing of a NZ woman in Libya has sparked concerns for five others still in the country.

Warning issued over Tongan aircraft

The Government is warning New Zealanders flying in Tonga it will be at their own risk as the national airline has bought a plane which has been involved in numerous crashes.

NZ to spend up to $10 million on Cook Islands infrastructure

Oddballs a bit of fun

Kiwis on holiday have sought diplomatic assistance to find somewhere to watch All Blacks tests and request help with dodgy tenants back home.

Kiwi claims he was tortured in China

A Chinese New Zealander who entered China illegally to see his parents claims he was detained, chained and tortured for five days before being deported to Auckland.

NZ First targets Steven Joyce over travel costs

Leak suspect's position revealed

The public servant suspected of embarrassing the Government by leaking sensitive documents about staff cuts to the Opposition last year is a 'clerical assistant'.

Leak report based on suspicion - lawyer

A battle to keep a report on the leak of sensitive documents into MFAT restructuring suppressed is being played out at the Court of Appeal.

Kiwi tourists unlikely to be involved in Nepal plane crash - MFAT

We need to talk about China

As Prime Minister John Key leads a super-sized political and trade delegation to China, Weekend Herald writers assess our fast-developing relationship with the world's new economic superpower.