Foreign Affairs
Winston goes to Washington
New Zealand is edging away from our long-held Independent Foreign Policy and towards old allies, and navigating it all is an old hand. Audio
Patrick Rata appointed New Zealand’s new high commissioner to India
Rata is currently New Zealand's acting high commissioner to Sri Lanka.
Chinese foreign minister welcomes NZ's 'rational' policy towards China
Wang Yi hopes to create "more firsts" in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Political fallout from Peters'comments on Sikh killing overshadows progress
The Foreign Minister commented on the dispute between India and Canada over the 2023 murder of a Sikh separatist.
Winston Peters confirms plans to visit India next week
The foreign minister announces plans to visit India, Indonesia and Singapore as part of his first trip to Asia in this coalition government.
When New Zealanders get into trouble overseas
If you're arrested or detained overseas, who do you call for help back home - and can they really help you? Audio
Why now? Australia's u-turn on the NZ refugee resettlement deal
Nine years after it was first put on the table, Australia has finally accepted New Zealand's offer to resettle refugees from its detention centres. The Detail asks - why now? Audio
Surprise pick or underestimated contender?
Many didn't pick her as the new Foreign Affairs Minister and she made headlines for being the first woman in the role on Monday. Today The Detail looks at Nanaia Mahuta's track record and just what… Audio
'It suits Beijing to have a puppet like Carrie Lam'
Hong Kong-based writer and lawyer Antony Dapiran believes Beijing is keen to re-shape Hong Kong into an image that is a lot more to their liking. And he says they're happy to have a "puppet" like… Audio
NZ troops in Iraq safe as can be - Winston Peters
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand troops in Iraq are as safe as they can be.
His comments come a day after rockets landed approximately three kilometres outside of Camp Taji… Audio
Winston Peters stands by criticisms about Dame Jenny Shipley
Winston Peters is standing by his attack on former Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley after an article appeared in China's People's Daily under her byline in support of the country's reforms. But Dame… Audio
Jacinda Ardern attracts the media spotlight in the US
Jacinda Ardern - and her family - attracted plenty of attention at the UN in New York this week. She was even cast as the antidote to Trumpism by some. But did the media mistake exposure and… Video, Audio
NZ Foreign Affairs on 24/7 Trump watch
New Zealand foreign affairs officials have set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week Americas taskforce to keep abreast of any new policy put in place by the US President Donald Trump.
MFAT head summoned to Beehive to "please explain"
Foreign Affairs Minister has given his Ministry a "telling-off" for delays in finding out how the immigration ban in the US would effect some New Zealanders. Murray McCully told Demelza Leslie "these… Audio
Time to take NZ-Fiji relationship to 'another level' - Bainimarama
Fiji's Prime Minister says it is time to let bygones be bygones, after his first formal diplomatic talks in NZ in 10 years.
Email blamed for botched Rizalman case
The botched handling of an indecency charge against a Malaysian defence attache has been blamed on an ambiguous email sent by a stressed foreign affairs staffer. Audio
What could NZ contribute to the fight against ISIS?
The government's being told there's no place for a New Zealand military contribution in the fight against Islamic State militants, as John Key still won't reveal the role this country might play. Audio
Is NZ about to join the anti-ISIS coalition?
Labour's Foreign Affairs spokesperson David Shearer speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Insight Sunday 16 December:North Korea
Julian Robins travels with the Foreign Minister, Winston Peters to secretive North Korea Audio