Ban junta leaders from ASEAN meeting in Wellington - Myanmar community
Granting visas would contradict NZ's support for democracy in Myanmar, say local members.
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Two Kiwi skiers killed in Japan avalanche
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Helen Clark and Don Brash: We must not abandon our independent foreign policy
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The embassy connected eight deaths to criminals using of dating apps to target tourists.
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The liquidation was quite out of the ordinary for several reasons, Pritesh Patel said.
NZ raises concern with Ukraine over mum's refusal to return girl from war-torn country
She cited frustrations at NZ's Covid-19 restrictions and her reluctance to get vaccinated.
Machu Picchu open to additional 700 a day after year of protests
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MFAT has urged Kiwis to take several steps before boarding a flight abroad.
No more NZ citizens or residents trying to leave Gaza - Mfat
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Aotearoa is like a salad: our differences do not have to divide us
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters to call for ceasefire in Gaza
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NZ risks being an 'international outlier' over WHO opposition, Helen Clark says
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Captured Kiwi Phillip Mehrtens 'still alive, healthy', West Papua freedom fighters say
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MFAT working on release of Papua hostage after death threat video
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NZ Māori Council warns MFAT it’s ready for ‘fight’ over te reo Māori scrubbing
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Fiji dodges a bullet as Cyclone Mal weakens, but big clean-up ahead
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Pro-Palestine protesters splash fake blood on US consulate, MFAT buildings
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Eleven New Zealanders leave Gaza via Rafah crossing - MFAT
MFAT says it is working 'around the clock' to get the remaining NZ citizens out of Gaza.
Questions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet advice
The tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.
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Lawyer Deborah Manning said Zaoui is being held in 'overcrowded' and 'harsh' prison.
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Kiwis have been warned of possible kidnapping, rocket fire and military action.
Chinese Embassy leaves rubbish, cleaning bill at rental
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'Political interference': Visiting Saudi govt cited in multimillion-dollar property dispute
The tenant, a Foreign Affairs staffer, had concerns about the Saudis being in his home.
Tongan Government organises aircraft to evacuate Kiwi-Tongan church group
Kiwi-Tongan church members praise Tongan officials for helping get them out of Israel.