The children's minister is unapologetic about the controversial decisions she's made this year – even if it's resulted in a personally difficult time.

Can Winston Peters defy his history of getting turfed out of government? The post Peters on NZ First: ‘You ain’t seen nothing ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says New Zealand is not responsible for a Cook Islands-registered vessel carrying Russian oil seized in Finland.

New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands to introduce a separate passport for its citizens while allowing them ...

New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands, a self-governing nation in free association with the larger Pacific ...

New Zealand has declined a proposal by the Cook Islands to issue its own passports and citizenship. The Cook Islands, self-governing yet in free association with New Zealand, could discuss full ...

New Zealand’s foreign minister, Winston Peters, has pledged continued support. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday left ...

"Our thoughts remain with the people of Vanuatu at this difficult time, and we will continue to assist as required," New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said. The rescue plane was on board ...

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu, causing widespread destruction in the South ...

Wide damage to telecommunications and other infrastructure in the South Pacific island nation impeded the release of official reports. Phone service was down.

"I say to the people of Vanuatu, you are family and Australia is here to help." New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters said 45 New Zealanders were registered as being in Vanuatu and that his ...