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
New ZealandNew Zealand gives to cyclone-hit TongaNew Zealand has donated hundreds of emergency shelter kits and a further $300,000 to help residents of cyclone-hit Tonga.17 Jan 02:05 AM
New ZealandDeadliest countries for KiwisThe 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.07 Jan 07:30 PM
New ZealandNo arrests over Kiwi's death: MfatThe 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.05 Jan 08:24 PM
New ZealandLibya deaths: Four arrestedFour 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.04 Jan 11:41 PM
New ZealandFears grow for Kiwis in LibyaThe apparent execution-style killing of a NZ woman in Libya has sparked concerns for five others still in the country.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Execution style' shootingThe motive for the killings of a British man and his female New Zealander companion on a beach in Libya could be criminal as well as political, investigators have said.03 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandOfficials work to identify slain KiwiThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs was last night working with Libyan authorities to establish the identity of the NZ woman shot dead in Libya.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMFAT leak: 'Person Z' hits backThe Ministry of Justice's deputy-secretary has outed himself as one of two former top MFAT managers fingered by an investigation as attempting to disrupt a restructuring.12 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandNo 'definitive evidence' of MFAT leakerA report into the leak of documents about restructuring plans at MFAT ordered by State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie has traced the leak back his own department.12 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandCunliffe brokers union deal on TPPLabour leader David Cunliffe intervened in a meeting of affiliated unions at the party conference in Wigram to broker a compromise resolution on the Trans Pacific Partnership.02 Nov 12:18 AM
CompaniesTPP draft text probably not possible - GoffLabour's trade spokesman and a former Trade Minister Phil Goff says he understands why the Government is not releasing text of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement but says it could be doing more to communicate with New Zealanders.07 Oct 08:05 PM
AgribusinessRot find halts NZ China apple exportsNew Zealand has halted all apple exports to China for the rest of the season after rot was found in several batches at the Chinese border.25 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandWarning issued over Tongan aircraftThe 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.10 Aug 02:15 AM
New ZealandOddballs a bit of funKiwis on holiday have sought diplomatic assistance to find somewhere to watch All Blacks tests and request help with dodgy tenants back home.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi claims he was tortured in ChinaA 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.17 Jul 06:04 AM
