In her first major foreign policy speech, Jacinda Ardern successfully juggled the diverse interests of her three-party government.

As debate rages about Australia's national day, across the Tasman a mix of dramatic protest and strong personal ties marks a very ‘New Zealand moment’.

Euan Moyle, an intern with the Lowy Institute's Pacific Island Program, with links on developments across the Pacific.

Ardern was installed as New Zealand Labour leader just to 'save the furniture'. Less that 100 days later, she is the nation’s 40th prime minister.

Whoever ends up Prime Minister after Saturday’s contest will occupy the apex of a different New Zealand political landscape.

Winston Peters, leader of New Zealand First, is the politician most likely to decide the outcome.

The thing that puts New Zealand on the world map is rugby, and New Zealanders will do everything in their power to retain their rugby primacy.

On New Zealand, Turnbull, Pyne and Bishop have engaged in poor foreign policy at the behest of even worse domestic politicking.

For the first time, the combined amphibious force was comprised of ships from the US, Australia and New Zealand.

Those of us on the line would appreciate some tangible help in holding back the world’s worst nuclear problem; not just empty words and slogans.

McCully seemed to understand how far the US relationship could be taken without serious questions being raised about New Zealand’s foreign policy independence.

Uncertainty and renewed contest likely in New Zealand politics after PM's surprise resignation.