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$714m to be pumped into govt's 'Pacific reset' plan
The government is set to hike foreign aid by more than $700 million over the next four years, as part of its signalled 'Pacific reset' strategy.
NZers' travel troubles by the numbers
Foreign affairs staff came to the aid of nearly 3000 New Zealanders in the past year.
Govt accused of perverting democracy over Saudi sheep deal
The Government has argued its $11.5 million sheep farm deal with Hamood Al-Khalaf was to avoid an expensive lawsuit, but Ministry documents, show there was no such advice. Audio
New minister hit by fake news on day one
A man dubbed "the internet's biggest liar" targeted Gerry Brownlee with fake news just one day into his new job as foreign minister. Audio
New minister hit by fake news on day one
A man dubbed "the internet's biggest liar" targeted Gerry Brownlee with fake news just one day into his new job as foreign minister.
AudioMFAT staff compensated for unfair inquiry
The State Services Commission has paid compensation to two former MFAT employees for treating them unfairly during a leaks inquiry in 2013. Video
Former MFAT officials get compensation & apology
Two former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff have recieved compensation and an apology, for their treatment in an investigation by their State Services Commission. Audio
Officials investigating how NZ plane ended up in North Korea
Officials are looking into how a New Zealand-designed plane ended up in North Korea, the Prime Minister says.
Capital carpark clash: Neighbours reject security concern
Disgruntled neighbours of the Iranian Embassy in Wellington say they could be losing out on carparks because of diplomatic back-scratching.
Minister won't apologise over MFAT probe
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has declined to apologise to two former MFAT employees, who were singled out by a leaks inquiry later ruled unfair.
Diplomatic immunity waived for NZer in Korea
Foreign Minister Murray McCully has waived diplomatic immunity for a government employee in South Korea, after an alleged altercation outside a bar. Video
Response to Ombudsman's report must address issues
Neil Walter, a former CEO of MFAT, and also an expert witness to the inquiry, says the response to the Ombudsman's report must now address the serious and substantive issues it raises. Audio
Inquiry into MFAT leaks 'could have been better'
The State Services Commission concedes the way a former diplomat was treated during an investigation could have been better.
Ombudsman report into MFAT inquiry
The long awaited Ombudsman's report into the investigation of 2 senior public servants from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has heavily criticised the State Services Commission and recommends a public… Audio
Tongan High School graduates
Two hundred high school students in Tonga who were at risk of failing school have graduated with new skills thanks to a joint initiative with New Zealand. The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)… Audio
Helping hands skew the news overseas?
No New Zealand reporters went to Hawaii where the TPP negotiations came to nothing, even though that ended up leading the news last weekend. But three political reporters were in New York to see our… Audio
Public pays for diplomatic TV dinners
Pav served at the pad of our man at the UN was in the news recently, but soon we may also see tasty treats at our diplomatic residences on TV. A million dollars of public broadcasting money is being… Audio
Former ambassador says new MFAT chief must be a diplomat
The Minstry of Foreign Affairs' embattled chief executive, John Allen, has quit and has a new job with the New Zealand Racing Board. Audio
