Politics
New Zealand's ruling Labour Party sinks in polls ahead of election
Soaring prices leave voters struggling to pay rent and avoiding doctor visits
Five Eyes member has been raising concerns about Beijing's actions of late
Chris Hipkins will be more reluctant to engage with U.S.-led security initiatives
Document highlights Beijing's influence and infrastructure-building in Pacific region
U.S. secretary of state will dedicate new embassy, attend Women's World Cup
Together with Japan, four nations will have tailored partnership programs
Defense chief says country eyeing cybersecurity, AI, quantum computing
Peacekeeping mission to be extended up to seven months
Despite sexist attacks, pioneer leaves with track record of policy successes
Likely that remote nation will have three prime ministers this year
Prime minister also announces general election set for October
Wellington's shift to a firmer stance on Chinese abuses unlikely to go further
Look beyond aggressive, 'knives-out' politics, PM says on Vietnam trip
Once a COVID success story, PM Ardern's camp trails opposition ahead of 2023 election
Kishida plans 4-way meeting on sidelines with South Korea, Australia, New Zealand
Program draws entrepreneurs as global competition for tech pioneers heats up
Troops part of Pacific-led assistance force amid fears of growing China presence
PM plans Harvard commencement address, meetings with senators and U.N. chief
Membership negotiations with U.K. will be held cautiously, says Minister O'Connor
PM Ardern stresses importance of bilateral ties in move toward renewable energy
Recent controversy is just the first step in a long-running struggle
As approval ratings dip, Ardern seeks political boost with tourism, trade
Analyst says Sogavare risks boxing himself in despite vow not to choose sides
Washington needs to properly anchor itself into regional frameworks
Difficulty adding new members demands a new type of intelligence sharing coalition
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