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Goff disputes anti-nuke law claims
Labour leader Phil Goff has hit back at claims made in a diplomatic cable between Wellington and Washington that NZ's anti-nuclear legislation was influenced by wanting to cut defence costs as well as by ideology.
Anti-nuke law 'linked to cost cuts'
New Zealand's anti-nuclear legislation was influenced by wanting to cut defence costs as well as by ideology, a WikiLeaks-released cable between Wellington and Washington claims.
Aussies give up apple fight after WTO ruling
Australian Ministers say the country has no choice but to accept they have lost the long-running bid to ban imports of New Zealand apples.
Australia loses WTO apple appeal
An Australian appeal to the WTO against a ruling it must accept our apple exports has failed.
Clinton ready to build on friendship
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton acknowledged last night that the Wellington Declaration she signed with NZ was effectively a document of symbolism rather than substance.
Clinton: 'NZ punches way above its weight'
Hillary Clinton was effusive in her praise for NZ after signing a deal bringing the countries closer together today.
Clinton accompanied by entourage of 60
Hillary Clinton's 60-strong entourage pales in comparison to some statesmen.
Clinton braves Wellington wind
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton braved the cold and blustery Wellington weather in an unscheduled walk along the waterfront.
Hillary Clinton arrives in New Zealand
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Wellington soon after dawn this morning amid heavy security.
Travellers leaving UK hit hard in the pocket
Kiwis flying out of the United Kingdom face hefty fare increases after an increase in British departure taxes that could cost up to $355.
Tourism NZ slams $356 UK flight tax
Tourism NZ has slammed a 55 per cent increase in the flight tax tourists from the United Kingdom will have to pay to fly to our shores.
Govt seeks to lessen impact of rise in UK-NZ flight tax
A backlash against big spikes in departure tax for people travelling on long-haul flights from Britain has gone global.
NZ supports peacekeeping reform in speech to United Nations
Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has emphasised NZ's security and development role in the Pacific in a speech to the United Nations.
NZ to spend $3.5m on Pacific tsunami system
The Govt will spend $3.5m to upgrade tsunami warning systems across the Pacific, Murray McCully announced today.
Canberra to appeal NZ apple ruling
The Australian Government will appeal a WTO ruling that Australia is breaching international laws in restricting NZ apple exports.
NZ wins 90-year Australia apple war
A World Trade Organisation decision issued in Geneva early this morning ruled against Canberra's efforts to block imports of Kiwi apples in what Tim Groser says is 'a stunning victory' for NZ.
Mfat trying to contact Kiwi in flood zone
Efforts to contact a New Zealander known to be in India's remote Himalayan region of Ladakh hit by flash floods are continuing today.