Samoa honours NZ PM Luxon with chiefly title New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has denied suggestions he requested a chiefly title be bestowed upon him during his visit to Samoa. AAP · Mar 15
Who wrote the cabinet paper recommending NZ not recognise a Palestinian state? In the controversy and debate following Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ announcement at the United Nations last week that New Zealand would not yet recognise Palestine as a state, it was easy to overlook a small but telling detail. The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025
New Zealand takes scalpel to foreign aid budget New Zealand foreign aid will fall to 0.24 per cent of gross national income, with particular cuts in climate finance in the government's latest budget. AAP · May 23, 2025
Australia waives immunity of diplomat's partner in NZ Charges could be laid against the partner of an Australian diplomat over an alleged street fight after his immunity from prosecution was removed. AAP · Oct 9, 2024
NZ joins international call for Gaza aid corridor The incoming and outgoing New Zealand governments have come together to support aid for Israel and Palestine during the Gaza crisis. AAP · Oct 17, 2023