Australia PM Anthony Albanese dismisses Nicola Willis’ tax attacks as ‘banter’
Before this weekend’s visit, Luxon had dismissed any suggestion the Australians wouldn’t take kindly to Willis’ comments, but…
Christopher Luxon firmly backs NZ’s defence spending after Pete Hegseth’s ‘freeloading’ accusation
He said spending 2.5% of the country’s GDP on defence was “a start and a good place for…
Winston Peters on New Zealand’s response to the ‘Asian century’, declares foreign affairs funding an ‘absolute necessity’
“It’s fair to say New Zealand and its people have suffered more disruption and uncertainty originating from forces…
Things to do in Auckland this weekend: Live music, comedy shows and film nights
The Wizard of Oz Live in Concert, arrives this Friday at Aotea Centre’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre. Prepare…
Hatchet buried over China deal? Not yet, say Cook Islands and New Zealand
“The two delegations discussed the fundamental challenges facing the New Zealand-Cook Islands relationship over the past 18 months…
Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal stripped of title, Morocco crowned champions
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Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Trump: show ‘enthusiasm’ Trump over the weekend called on countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain…
Six Nations: France clinch rugby title with last-minute penalty in thriller with England
A week on from succumbing to a chaotic 50-40 defeat by Scotland, France were back, but so too…
Ireland keep Six Nations title dreams alive in dashing Scotland’s
Scotland struck back almost immediately, 19 phases of play ending with Blair Kinghorn finding Darcy Graham on the…
Wales beat Italy to break three year Six Nations drought
Italy rallied, scoring three tries inside the final 30 minutes. But the Azzurri had left themselves too much…
Australia weather: Monsoon ‘double tap’ puts March on track to be one of wettest on record
The system is threatening to dump several months’ worth of rain in just 48 hours. Australia is on…
John Mitchell among names as possible replacement for England coach Steve Borthwick after Six Nations struggles
Telegraph rugby writer Daniel Schofield reports Borthwick will remain the coach through the first round of Nations Championship…