Tokelau internet set to get faster and cheaper

12 Dec 2019

Tokelau is set to have better internet with the installation of a 16,149 kilometre long submarine cable.

New Zealand extends funding partnership with Pacific Community

02 Dec 2019

New Zealand’s commitment to supporting Pacific sustainable development was highlighted in a small ceremony this week, marking the official extension of its partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC).

Celebrating 60 years of peace and science in Antarctica

29 Nov 2019

1 December 2019 marks the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty – one of the most effective international agreements.

The Beeby Colloquium on International Law: Public Session

22 Nov 2019

The Beeby Colloquium on International Law: Public Session The Christchurch Call to Action - Breaking new ground

APEC 2021 Bill introduced to the House

21 Nov 2019

The new Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC 2021) Bill was introduced to the House on Wednesday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Australia: Bushfires update

20 Nov 2019

Parts of South Australia are bracing for catastrophic fire conditions today.

Australia: Bushfires

13 Nov 2019

Major bushfires are severely affecting parts of both New South Wales and Queensland.

New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA)

11 Nov 2019

From 1 October 2019, visitors from visa waiver countries (including Korean nationals) travelling to or transiting in New Zealand require an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority).

Public Service Day 2019: Thanking our partners

08 Nov 2019

Divisional manager Rosemary Paterson reflects on how our values of manaakitanga, kotahitanga and impact are being brought to the fore to mark Public Service Day, 2019.

Public Service Day 2019: Spirit of Service Scholar

06 Nov 2019

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Arun Jain received the prestigious Westpac New Zealand Spirit of Service Scholarship. He reflects on his first month studying for a Master of Public Policy at Oxford University.

Joint media statement on the upgrade of the New Zealand China Free Trade Agreement

05 Nov 2019

MFAT releases Consular Snapshot 2019

01 Nov 2019

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade released its Consular Snapshot for 2018-19, which shows a 20 per cent jump in the number of Kiwis seeking consular assistance.