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New Zealand's foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Tuesday she had encouraged China to support and strengthen Pacific regional institutions and uphold a 22-year old agreement that sees Pacific countries look after their own security needs.

The world is becoming accustomed to the drip-drip of catastrophic headlines following each new climate-driven disaster. Increasingly frequent and severe heatwaves are causing wildfires in California and widespread coral die-offs in Australia. Unprecedented floods have wreaked havoc in Pakistan, Germany, China, and New Zealand. Drought in the Horn of Africa…

In NZ the long shadow of colonial overlay is reflected in the endurance of names with little bearing to the land, its stories or people

Auckland's floods unearthed a precious medal for Kiwi football great Michele Cox, carrying special memories of her professional career. Suzanne McFadden was there when she saved it from the skip bin.

The state broadcaster is due to launch a dedicated Asia unit amid concerns about foreign interference in Chinese-language media.

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Sarina Wiegman will only be able to take a squad of 23 players to Australia and New Zealand as the Lionesses aim to win the World Cup

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The disembodied foot was found washed up on the popular Petone Beach in Wellington, New Zealand - before police launched an unsuccessful search for the rest of the remains

Anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull - otherwise known as Posie Parker - has sparked a firestorm of debate in New Zealand with her fly-in fly-out visit.

New Zealand intelligence agencies are growing more concerned about both foreign interference and malicious cyber activity ahead of elections in October, the country’s intelligence chiefs said on Monday.