New Zealand

  • Feb 27
  • 2 min read

Vietnam’s portfolio of top partners will grow

New Zealand is the latest partner to agree to an upgrade in ties to the highest level that Hanoi recognises

Vietnam
  • Feb 20
  • 7 min read

China’s influence in the Pacific will increase

New Zealand has said it must “reset” relations with the Cook Islands after an agreed strategic partnership with China

China
  • Feb 19
  • 2 min read

China’s military may benefit from Cook Islands deal

Wellington has said it needs to “reset” ties with the Cook Islands after it signed a deal with China

China
  • Nov 21, 2024
  • 2 min read

Changes to key New Zealand treaty remain unpopular

This week's Maori protests against the Treaty Principles bill demonstrated the extent of its unpopularity

New Zealand
  • Jul 25, 2024
  • 2 min read

New Zealand care inquiry findings show Maori abused

A royal commission has concluded that 200,000 people have suffered abuse in state and church-run care homes since 1950

New Zealand
  • Jun 21, 2024
  • 2 min read

New Zealand economy remains weak despite growth

First-quarter growth of 0.2% has technically moved New Zealand out of recession but the economy remains weak

New Zealand
  • Jun 17, 2024
  • 2 min read

Chinese premier's visit should improve Australia ties

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is on a four-day visit to Australia that includes meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Australia