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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth In Guam: 'We Are Not Seeking War With China'
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:04:24 +1300 | RNZ
The US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth visited Guam on Thursday and reiterated Washington's commitment to the region. More >>
New Zealand Government Seeks Closer Ties With Trump, Modi Administrations
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:27:04 +1300 | Socialist Equality Group
The visits took place amid a sharp lurch to the right by ruling elites around the world in response to the escalating global economic crisis of capitalism and the US-led drive to imperialist war. New Zealand is embroiled in these developments.More >>
Strong Relationship With PNG Reconfirmed
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:12:27 +1300 | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand deeply values our friendship with Papua New Guinea, a crucial partner in the Pacific,” PM Christopher Luxon says. “We look forward to continuing to work alongside Papua New Guinea on issues facing the Pacific region, including climate ...More >>
Papua New Guinea PM Marape arrives in NZ today
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:56:26 +1300 | RNZ
Papua's New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape arrives in New Zealand today for a three-day state visit. More >>
Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem Condemns Swarbrick’s Sanctions Bill Against Israel
Tue, 25 Mar 2025 16:46:55 +1300 | Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem
"Swarbrick’s bill is antisemitic as it denies Israel, the world’s only Jewish state, the right to self defense, a right granted to all other sovereign states." More >>
No Love Lost As Winston Peters And Chris Hipkins Trade Barbs
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:27:34 +1300 | RNZ
Peter's State of the Nation mentioned Labour 30 times and accused the last government of a "litany of lies". More >>
India Trade Talks: Winston Peters Pours Cold Water On Immigration Changes
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:16:54 +1300 | RNZ
The Foreign Minister says he sees no need for a relaxation of immigration settings as part of trade talks with India. More >>
Donald Trump's Views On The World Trading-system
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:28:34 +1300 | Keith Rankin
There is a name for Donald Trump's understanding of international trade: 'mercantilism'. While he is an unreconstructed mercantilist, in some ways the deeper 'reconstructed' mercantilism of miserly politicians like Angela Merkel and Olaf Scholz – and of ...More >>
India Mission Drives 33 New Business Partnerships And Other Commercial Outcomes
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:18:46 +1300 | New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
The economic impact of the mission was further enhanced by the launch of negotiations on a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and India, and bilateral agreements to strengthen ties in horticulture and forestry.More >>
PM India Mission Brings Relationship Step Change
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:55:22 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Mr Luxon and the business delegation focused on enhancing New Zealand’s presence in key sectors, including education, technology, tourism, investment, manufacturing, food and primary industries.More >>
Winston Peters Says New Zealand Wants Permanent Gaza Ceasefire
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:09:39 +1300 | RNZ
The Foreign Minister says he's deeply concerned about renewed fighting. More >>
What Exactly Was Winston Peters' Mission In Washington DC?
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:03:02 +1300 | RNZ
Analysis: Peters heads home from Washington DC armed with fresh intel on what the new US administration is thinking, and the impact it might have on New Zealand and the wider Pacific.More >>
PSNA Wants Government MPs To Speak Out On Gaza Attacks, Since Foreign Minister Won't
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:57:33 +1300 | Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa
“New Zealanders want sanctions on Israel for genocide but Mr Peters refuses to say anything, let alone impose any form of sanction at all. That is appeasement,” Minto says.More >>
On Winston Peters’ Bad Trip, And The Return Of The PPPs Zombie
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:15:18 +1300 | Gordon Campbell
The epic importance of Winston Peters’ talks in Washington this week doesn’t seem to have culminated in anything more than us expressing our “concern” to the Americans about a series of issues that are already done and dusted. Tariffs?More >>
Pacific’s Top Diplomat Urges New Cooperation Amid US Aid Freeze
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:15:12 +1300 | RNZ
Baron Waqa says Pacific Islands Forum member countries must work together and identify "other alternatives for cooperation" amid the United States' freeze on development assistance.More >>
U.S.: Ensure Ukrainian Territorial Integrity, Accountability For War Crimes
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:02:24 +1300 | Fortify Rights
U.S. President Trump to speak with Putin on Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine More >>
Export Growth Narrows Current Account Deficit To $5.9 Billion
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:12:46 +1300 | Stats NZ
The current account deficit was $475 million narrower than the previous quarter due to an increase in the value of services exports (up $688 million) and goods exports (up $669 million).More >>
Auckland Airport & Delhi Airport Form New Partnership Supporting Travel & Trade Growth
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:15:50 +1300 | Auckland Airport
The two airports will share insights on best practice for airport operations, management and customer experience. More >>
Emergency Protest As Israel Breaks Ceasefire With Deadly Dawn Attacks On Gazan Civilians
Wed, 19 Mar 2025 05:03:43 +1300 | Justice for Palestine
We call on the New Zealand government to immediately condemn these attacks and implement sanctions against Israel, in accordance with international law. More >>
Statement Of The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting In Charlevoix
Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:06:37 +1300 | U.S. Department of State
The statement was released by the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union. More >>
