Antony Blinken's endgame for New Zealand, AUKUS and a visit down under

Duty Call or Booty Call?

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How New Zealand can make sense of China’s Pacific foray

How the United States views New Zealand as Indo-Pacific faces 'urgent challenges'

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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is Joe Biden telling China 'democracies aren't going to tip-toe around' authoritarianism

Is criticism of PM's US trip fair - or just Tall Poppy Syndrome?

Jacinda Ardern continues to forge a more US-friendly foreign policy

Jacinda Ardern says meeting with President Joe Biden was 'warm and "friendly'

Jacinda Ardern's US trip: Biden's Asia visit sets the scene

Jacinda Ardern's White House meeting with US President Joe Biden hangs in balance

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Just as Ardern was hoping for a foreign policy win, her Government was found wanting.

New Zealand has just joined an overtly anti-China alliance - are the economic risks worth it?

New Zealand lining up beside old 'friend' after historic White House visit

NZ endorses US push to expand weapons-making defence industrial base

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President Joe Biden tells Jacinda Ardern US has no desire to dictate in Pacific, wants to partner with them

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says no discussion of New Zealand joining QUAD ahead of US trip

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Red flags fly as China charm the Pacific; should New Zealand be worried?

Tariff wars: Trade minister plans to 'make the case' on relationship with US counterparts

Washington wants defence 'burden sharing' from New Zealand

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Winston goes to Washington: New Zealand's hunt for an elusive US trade deal