August 2024
‘Commonsense’ approach used to deport Kiwi criminals
The leaders of Australia and New Zealand have discussed closer defence co-operation, cybersecurity and the creation of an NRL team for Papua New Guinea.
- Tom McIlroy
AUKUS nuclear sub pact good for regional security: NZ prime minister
Visiting Australia for leaders’ talks, New Zealand’s Christopher Luxon says he wants greater interoperability with Australia’s military.
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- Andrew Tillett
July 2024
Australia, Canada and NZ urge immediate Gaza ceasefire
An escalation of hostilities and rhetoric between the militant anti-Israeli group Hezbollah and Israel was flagged as a concern by the leaders of the three countries.
- Holly Hales
May 2024
Albanese opens door for Giles’ exit amid NZ PM’s grave concerns’
Anthony Albanese is making no commitment to keeping the embattled immigration minister as he weighs a winter reshuffle.
- Phillip Coorey
February 2024
PM warns Israel against ‘catastrophic’ attack on Rafah
Australia has joined Canada and New Zealand to express “grave concerns” over the looming attack on the city, now home to 1.5 million Palestinians.
- Andrew Tillett
December 2023
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- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Labor backing for UN ceasefire incenses Israel
Israel has rounded on the Albanese government after Australia backed a UN demand for a ceasefire that did not mention the October 7 attacks.
- Phillip Coorey
Australia votes ‘with world’ at UN for Gaza ceasefire
The UN resolution came as Anthony Albanese joined his Canadian and New Zealand counterparts in criticising both Israel and Hamas amid the escalating war in Gaza.
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- Phillip Coorey