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China protests Peters’ remarks

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China has formally complained to New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade after Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters told Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan...

NZ and Singapore activate ‘Essential Supplies Pact’

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New Zealand and Singapore have brought into force a landmark agreement aimed at protecting the supply of essential goods during periods of global disruption. Trade...

NZ and Switzerland launch trade dialogue

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New Zealand and Switzerland have agreed to establish a Trade and Investment Dialogue aimed at strengthening economic ties and exploring greater cooperation on trade,...

Peters to visit Philippines for ASEAN talks

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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will travel to the Philippines next week for a series of bilateral and regional meetings aimed at strengthening New...

Global trade ministers gather in Auckland

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Trade ministers from 16 member economies, along with observers from five additional countries, have gathered in Auckland for the second Future of Investment and...

NZ hosts Pacific leaders

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today. “In these uncertain geostrategic times in our region, it...

Luxon: NZ and India launch ‘major step’ in Strategic Partnership

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New Zealand and India have agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Indian Prime Minister Narendra...

Modi arrives in New Zealand

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Auckland for the first visit by an Indian prime minister to New Zealand in four decades,...

India FTA a betrayal of NZ by ‘small group of men with no mandate’ – critic

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The India Free Trade Agreement has come under renewed criticism after critic Joshua Riley of Sovereign NZ said the deal would undermine New Zealand's...

National’s trade push risks turning New Zealand into a globalist sacrifice

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has vowed to pursue free trade agreements with seven new countries, including Nigeria, Bangladesh, Brazil and Argentina, within five years...

Luxon confirms Modi visit

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first official visit to New Zealand next week, marking...

Peters welcomes progress towards Iran peace deal

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand welcomes the announcement of the acceptance of the United States – Iran Memorandum of Understanding aimed at...

Luxon to host Solomon Islands PM for first official talks

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New Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will visit New Zealand this week for high-level talks with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, marking one of...

Luxon criticises China over ban on NZ MPs

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned China's decision to bar four New Zealand MPs from entering the country, describing the move as "entirely inappropriate"...

NZSIS warns of Chinese recruitment attempts targeting Kiwis

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The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) says several New Zealanders have unknowingly come close to providing sensitive information to Chinese military intelligence operatives...

Peters raises concerns with China over MP travel bans

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has directed officials to raise concerns with China after four New Zealand MPs were barred from entering the country for...

NZ bans three Israeli settlers

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New Zealand has imposed travel bans on three Israeli settlers accused of involvement in violence and the expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied...

McClay heads to UK and OECD talks

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Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is travelling to the United Kingdom and France this week for a series of high-level trade meetings aimed...

NZ joins international warning to Israel over illegal West Bank expansion

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New Zealand has joined 11 international partners and the European Union in issuing a joint statement condemning the worsening situation in the West Bank...

McClay heads to China for trade talks and APEC Meeting

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Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay is set to travel to Suzhou, China for bilateral trade discussions, industry engagement and the annual Asia-Pacific Economic...

RCR urges public action ahead of India FTA submission deadline

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Media outlet Reality Check Radio (RCR) is urging New Zealanders to lodge submissions before tonight’s 11.59pm deadline on the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade...

Kiwis called on to oppose India FTA before 17 May deadline

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Political party Sovereign is urging New Zealanders to make submissions against the proposed New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement before the public submission deadline of...

NZ and Singapore sign deal to safeguard fuel and food supply chains

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New Zealand and Singapore have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at ensuring the uninterrupted flow of essential goods such as fuel, food and...

New Zealand and Kiribati formalise partnership with new cooperation commitments

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New Zealand and Kiribati have formally strengthened their bilateral relationship with the signing of a new Statement of Partnership in Tarawa, marking an expansion...

U.S. nutrition shake-up sparks debate over missed export opportunity for NZ

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A major overhaul of United States dietary guidelines under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has triggered debate in New Zealand...

NZ First rejects India free trade deal, citing risks to farmers and jobs

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Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand First will oppose the newly announced India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, describing it as a “bad deal” that...

NZ and Japan sign new defence and security agreements

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New Zealand and Japan have signed two new agreements aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and information sharing between the two countries. Foreign Minister Winston Peters...

UK to offload embassies and slash staff as Foreign Office faces major budget crisis

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Britain’s Foreign Office is preparing to sell off parts of its global diplomatic estate and significantly reduce staff numbers as it confronts one of...

U.S. removes extra tariffs on key NZ agricultural exports

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Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has cautiously welcomed the United States’ decision to remove additional reciprocal tariffs on several major Kiwi agricultural exports,...

Luxon meets Trump in South Korea

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met face-to-face with US President Donald Trump in South Korea, describing the encounter as a valuable opportunity to strengthen...

NZ Retains “When, Not If” stance on Palestinian statehood recognition

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New Zealand has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood at this stage, maintaining its long-standing “when, not if” position. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters told the...

NZ joins global call for foreign media access and journalist protection in Gaza

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New Zealand and 26 other nations have urged Israel to allow immediate and independent foreign media access to Gaza, condemning restrictions on press freedom...

“Carnival’s Over”: Mallard replaced as Ambassador to Ireland

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced the end of Trevor Mallard’s posting as Ambassador to Ireland, quipping “you know that famous song from the...

NZ considering recognition of state of Palestine

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Full text of Beehive press release: The Government will carefully weigh up its position over the next month on recognition of a state of Palestine,...

FBI to open office in Wellington

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The New Zealand government has downplayed claims that the newly established FBI office in Wellington is aimed at countering China, despite the FBI director...

Luxon meets with Xi

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday local time, marking a "key moment" in strengthening diplomatic and economic...

NZ closes Tehran embassy and evacuates staff

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The government has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and evacuated two staff members and their families overland to Azerbaijan amid escalating regional tensions. Foreign...

Peters urges de-escalation in Israel-Iran conflict

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters confirmed that New Zealand was aware of discussions about a potential Israeli strike on Iran before it occurred, but was...

Government sanctions two Israeli ministers over Gaza comments

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New Zealand has imposed travel bans on Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, accusing them of undermining peace and...

Political and diplomatic figures press Luxon to re-balance China policy amid closer US defence ties

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A group of former NZ political leaders, including Helen Clark, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Don Brash, and Sir David Carter, have publicly urged PM Christopher...

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