Afghanistan falls: First Kiwis safely evacuated from Kabul airport
MFAT warns the situation is fragile and "changing rapidly".
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The fall of Kabul: Who is NZ leaving behind?
"I am shocked the NZ Government will not help me," says interpreter fearing for his life.
PM: Window for getting Kiwis out of Afghanistan is closing
There are about 47 Kiwis in Afghanistan who need help getting back.
MFAT considers how to help Kiwis in Afghanistan
The Taliban now control all key Afghanistan cities except the capital.
'Skill Fade': MIQ watch has left NZDF compromised to major disasters
With troops staffing quarantine facilities, they are unable to deploy elsewhere at speed.
Covid recovery driving contracting surge in public sector
Contractors are making millions of dollars from some agencies and nothing at others.
Govt comms spending increases 50% in four years
Communications outgoings are up to $89m from $57m.
Bloomfield says Health Ministry didn't heavy clinicians over Fiji patient
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Nanaia Mahuta on the shape of international relations in a Covid-19 world
Minister addresses issues at the opening of the annual Foreign Policy School at Otago Uni.
Our new man in Washington? Phil Goff on the rumour mill
Former Prime Ministers Jim Bolger and Mike Moore have served in Washington.
Ardern calls on US to get back to trade talks
PM is quizzed on US, China and Covid by US Council on Foreign Relations.
Counter-terrorism hui: Twitter blasted for failing to stomp out neo-Nazi group recruiting
Neo-Nazi group active on Twitter, despite being banned by Facebook.
NZ spy boss warning: Mosque shootings could inspire another extremist
Biggest threat comes from "lone actor", NZ's first counter terrorism hui hears.
NZ secures Apec deal for equitable Covid vaccine access
The 21 Apec countries represent over a third the population and half the world's GDP.
60 Minutes' hit-job on NZ, Ardern and our relationship with China
Tom Dillane reviews the 60 Minutes segment that screened on Australian TV last night.
Scott Base makeover: PM gets sneak peek; vows to visit frozen continent
Ardern praises scientific work and reveals she is a Shackleton fan.
Staff member at NZ High Commission in India dies of Covid
A long-serving staff member at the NZ High Commission in India has died of Covid-19.
NZ expresses 'grave concern' with escalating violence in Gaza
'All sides have a responsibility to de-escalate', Nanaia Mahuta said.
Covid-19: Seven new community cases detected as Fiji prepares for worst
Fiji's Government has deployed a multi-agency response to face the Covid-19 outbreak.
Where will NZ stand in rising tensions between China and other allies?
New Zealand could eventually come under real pressure to pick a side.
'I've escaped': How Aussies are using NZ bubble to defy travel ban to other countries
Australians face fines of up to $66,000 or jail for breaking international travel rules.
Audrey Young: Foreign Minister's one mistake on Five Eyes
OPINION: New Zealand has not lost its voice on China.
Tory MP condemns Jacinda Ardern as UK declares 'genocide' in China
UK politician Bob Seely said New Zealand was "in a hell of an ethical mess" with China.
NZ 'concerned' about China asserting itself in the region
China in recent years has been 'aggressive, assertive and emboldened', Nanaia Mahuta says.
Nanaia Mahuta likens NZ-China relations to taniwha and dragon
Nanaia Mahuta makes it clear she does not want Five Eyes speaking on NZ foreign policy.
NZ military export review to be led by former MBIE head
NZ's military exports have come under scrutiny for potentially fuelling Yemen's civil war.
Chris Lynch: Is the state buying off media independence?
It follows the announcement New Zealand has joined the Media Freedom Coalition.
'Won't be the last': Advocates warn of escalation in Australian youth deportees
'It represents a disturbing escalation of a notoriously retrograde immigration policy.'
Govt learned about deported 15yo 'some weeks ago'
Nanaia Mahuta wouldn't elaborate much on the issue, as it was 'complex'.
'Australia matters more to NZ than the reverse', deportations 'corrosive': Mfat on transtasman relationship
"Covid-19 has consequences...as serious as the Great Depression," the briefing also warns.
Taxpayers fork out $12k for Winston Peters' farewell - an event he didn't want
It's an event that Winston Peters' didn't want but it cost $11,733 to put on nonetheless.
NZ withdrawal from Afghanistan: Taliban reacts
Extremist Islamic group calls on other countries to follow NZDF move.
NZ troops to leave Afghanistan after 20 years, 10 Kiwi lives lost
New Zealand troops will be pulled out of Afghanistan by the end of May.
Govt approved military exports to Saudi Arabia
The approval from NZ's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade raises human rights concerns.