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The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers have discussed their concerns over a potential security deal between the Solomon Islands and China.

After two years of entry restrictions, New Zealand is re-opening its borders. Already, New Zealanders can re-enter the country without quarantine; they will be followed by Australians on April 12 and the rest of the world on May 1.

Labor leader says poor emissions reductions targets and cuts to foreign aid have broken trust with Pacific countries

New Zealand is gravely concerned about the possible militarization of the Pacific following a decision by the Solomon Islands government to form a security partnership with China, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.

LOS ANGELES — Jane Campion is now the third woman in history to win the Academy Award for director, joining a tiny pantheon of female filmmakers that will continue to grow and grow. The film academy certainly appears to have hit the accelerator: It took 81 years for Kathryn Bigelow…

The Australian and New Zealand prime ministers have voiced concerns about the potential for a Chinese military presence on the Solomon Islands

Minute-by-minute report: The Americans took a huge step towards Qatar 2020 after their rout of Panama

This year significant reforms to New Zealand’s health care system will be introduced. But to achieve its goals of an equitable system, the government needs to make deeper changes than it has proposed.

Letters: Restricting foreign ownership hasn’t stopped house prices rocketing, writes Richard Crampton