Inflation
New Zealand inflation hits 3-decade high; rate hikes may sharpen
CPI increase of 7.3% in Q2 sets fastest pace since June quarter of 1990
Politics
Trade
New Zealand, EU strike free trade deal after four years of talks
Agreement provides duty-free access for 97% of exports to EU, PM Ardern says
Pacific Islands
U.S., Japan and Australia launch Pacific island initiative
U.K. and New Zealand also join Blue Pacific effort to boost ties, fend off China
Indo-Pacific
Japan PM to flex muscles for Indo-Pacific security at NATO summit
Kishida plans 4-way meeting on sidelines with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand
International relations
Australia, New Zealand leaders 'in lockstep' on Pacific, climate
Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern show united front as China makes inroads
Economy
New Zealand social innovator visa offers blueprint for Japan
Program draws entrepreneurs as global competition for tech pioneers heats up
Biden's Asia policy
Biden, New Zealand PM focus on Pacific islands, China in meeting
U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy discussed in leaders' first face-to-face talks
International relations
New Zealand extends military deployment to Solomon Islands
Troops part of Pacific-led assistance force amid fears of growing China presence
International relations
New Zealand's Ardern to visit U.S., promoting exports and tourism
PM plans Harvard commencement address, meetings with senators and U.N. chief
International relations
U.S. warns against any permanent China military presence in Solomons
Blunt tone of statement indicates level of White House concern over island nation
Interview
N.Z. calls for potential CPTPP members to meet 'high standards'
Membership negotiations with U.K. will be held cautiously, says Minister O'Connor
International relations
Japan, New Zealand in talks to share information and intelligence
PM Ardern stresses importance of bilateral ties in move toward renewable energy
Opinion
Solomon Islands pact cements China's Pacific power status
Recent controversy is just the first step in a long-running struggle
International relations
New Zealand PM eyes economy reboot with Japan, Singapore visits
As approval ratings dip, Ardern seeks political boost with tourism, trade
International relations
No China base: Solomon Islands' denial does little to quell fears
Analyst says Sogavare risks boxing himself in despite vow not to choose sides
International relations
Solomons confirms China security talks; Australia, N.Z. concerned
Pact would be major inroad for Beijing in U.S. allies' Pacific 'back yard'
Coronavirus
New Zealand border to reopen, but not fully until October
Easing planned in phases; 10-day self-isolation at home still required
Coronavirus
New Zealand PM Ardern self-isolating after exposure to COVID
She is without symptoms after coming into contact with positive person on plane
Natural disasters
Some money services reopen in Tonga, drinking water the priority
Clean-up continues a week after volcanic eruption, tsunami