Julie Bishop
Julie Bishop address National MPs at caucus retreat
The former Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop spoke to National MPs last night, sharing her experiences and insights from her 20 years in politics. The Liberal MP was the guest of honour at the… Audio
Australia loses Foreign Minister in latest govt reshuffle
There's been further fallout from last week's torrid struggle for leadership of Australia's main governing party. Julie Bishop, who unsuccessfully sought the top job when Malcolm Turnbull stepped… Audio
'It's a wait and see situation' - Winston Peters
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters departed for Australia today to meet with his counterpart, Liberals deputy leader Julie Bishop. RNZ political reporter Jo Moir caught up with Mr… Audio
Peters: Trans-Tasman talks were 'fruitful'
Now is not the time to be making decisions about the future of New Zealand's deployment of military personnel in Iraq, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
Downpour fails to dampen trans-Tasman meeting
A meeting between Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Australian counterpart Julie Bishop is under way amid heavy rain on Waiheke Island.
Pacific calls for global climate action at UN General Assembly
The Pacific has presented a united front at the UN General Assembly in New York in calling for global action on climate change. Audio
Ardern's harsh introduction to Australian domestic politics
Labour's new leader Jacinda Ardern has had a harsh introduction to the brutal nature of Australian domestic politics after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop accused her… Audio
Aus Minister slams NZ Labour over deputy PM controversy
Julie Bishop has hit out at the New Zealand Labour Party over Barnaby Joyce's citizenship controversy, saying she would "find it very difficult to build trust" if it was in Government. Video, Audio
Pacific Forum seeks regional foreign policy
There is a push for the Pacific Islands Forum to develop regional foreign policy to counter expanding risks in the Pacific. Audio
NZ-Aus division opens up over Israel
A diplomatic division has developed after Canberra said it would not have supported last week's initiative from New Zealand on the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
Outrage at UN after aid convoy attacked in Syria
As UN continues debating the conflict in Syria, Iraq's prime minister thanks New Zealand for training its troops. Audio
Australian government working closely with Nigeria over kidnap
The Australian government says it's working close with the Nigerian government to get three kidnapped Australians and a New Zealander freed. We cross to Nigeria for the latest. Audio
Signs of strain over deportations
Australia's now moving to reconsider how it has ramped up detaining and deporting New Zealand after signs of strain in the two countries' relationship. Audio
Concerns to be raised in meeting with Nauru's president
Australia's foreign minister says she'll again raise concerns about the rule of law on Nauru when she meets with the island's president, but one senator is doubtful. Audio
Iran to give Australia information to combat jihadists
Australia has done a deal with Iran to share crucial information on terrorism. Audio
Australia rolls out 'aid for trade'
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has announced reforms to her country's aid policy saying it needs to be more innovative and work more creatively with the main drivers of economic development… Audio
Restoration of NZ-Fiji relationship no time soon says Fiji academic
Fiji-New Zealand relations could remain cool for some time to come, despite an easing of Wellington's stance on Suva. Audio
Liberal figures celebrate victory
Leading Liberal figures Julie Bishop, John Howard and Arthur Sinodinos look to the future. Audio