Diplomacy

Muanpuii Saiawi is expected to take up her posting in Wellington shortly.

Judith Collins has met with the CIA director and held discussions, during a trip to Washington DC.

BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it might be time New Zealand changes alliances.

Australia's government says it has signed a treaty with Britain to bolster cooperation over the next 50 years on the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership.

Analysis - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was struggling in the polls, then he met Donald Trump.

Christopher Luxon's trip to India included the restart of trade talks, the tightening of defence ties, and more than a spot of cricket - RNZ's deputy political editor takes us behind the scenes.

Questions are being raised about the lifespan of the Five Eyes, now Donald Trump is at the presidential helm of the United States? Audio

The discussions on what information NZ will exchange with international partners about criminals - include if its own citizens' data could be shared.

Defence officials say they have not consulted with industry and academics about participating in AUKUS Pillar Two.

Analysis - New Zealand's new government will need to hit the ground running on foreign affairs, Geoffrey Miller writes.