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'NZ on wrong side of history on Palestine' - Helen Clark
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark said the government's decision not to recognise a Palestinian state was very disappointing.
Pragmatism over protest: Govt risks backlash on Palestine
Analysis: Many will be outraged over the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, as the humanitarian catastrophe on the ground in Gaza worsens.
New Zealand says no to recognising Palestine, for now
The government has decided against recognising Palestinian statehood, retaining its "when, not if" position.
NZ poised to outline position on Palestinian statehood
While similar countries like Australia, Canada and the UK have already recognised Palestine, the coalition has opted to wait until Saturday.
Peters drops 'truth bomb' at UN function
"Four countries comprise 60 percent of the world's emissions," the Foreign Affairs Minister told a UN leaders breakfast in New York. Audio
Peters 'brassed off' to miss Trump dinner
The Foreign Affairs Minister couldn't get to the US president's reception because New York streets were blocked for world leaders.
Peters keeping opinion on Trump speech to himself
Trump has accused a growing number of UN member states of rewarding Hamas by recognising a Palestinian state.
New Zealand waits as more nations recognise Palestine
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters will the government's position in his speech at the United Nations later this week, after taking further soundings. Audio
NZ not recognising Palestine this week 'difficult to justify' - expert
It will be hard to not follow Australia, Canada, the UK and France, an expert on the Middle East says. Audio
Peters scolds Seymour for 'talking out of his field' on Palestine
Winston Peters told reporters David Seymour had "no authority" to make a statement on his party's position on recognising Palestine.
Tom Phillips case: Justice Minister promises to resolve suppression breaches
Paul Goldsmith is not sure how to resolve suppression issues in the Tom Phillips case but is promising to do so.
More than 40% of people want NZ to recognise Palestine - poll
The RNZ poll asked 1000 voters whether New Zealand should recognise a Palestinian state.
NZ back in the game for 'showstopper events' - music promoter
A veteran music promoter says the government's new $40 million funding package will bring superstar acts back to New Zealand. Audio
Coalition unveils $70 million boost for events, tourism
More than half the funding package will go towards securing large-scale international events.
'Holy heck': ACT candidate's shock as hoarding shot at
Matt Yovich says his friends were horrified after bullets tore through his election hoarding overnight.
Anti-racism group weighs in on Te Pāti Māori MP's comments
The group has met with the party over comments made by MP Tākuta Ferris.
Finance minister's 'heads up' that Orr was on his way out
Newly-released text messages show Treasury warned Finance Minister Nicola Willis that then-Reserve Bank Governor Adrian Orr was on his way out.
Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal by High Court
The internet entrepreneur's lawyer Ron Mansfield told RNZ: "We have much fight left in us".
Organised crime fight should be led by one minister - report
It says the lack of accountability has led to inconsistency, an absence of prioritisation and a lack of cohesion.
Coalition loses power in new political poll
The centre-right bloc could not return to power if an election were held today.
Luxon 'quite relaxed' about forecast $8.5b hole in budget
The prime minister says he wouldn't call it a hole and says the government has a plan to fix it.
Collins' visit shows NZ support for Ukraine 'remains steadfast'
The Defence Minister travelled to eastern Europe for formal talks with her Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhal this week.
Peer support for eating disorders 'the silent revolution' - Minister
The Mental Health has labelled the new strategy as the silent revolution. Audio
New approach and funding for eating disorder services
The government is promising to invest an extra $4 million in support services each year.