European Union
Alternative to investor-state dispute tribunals put forward
Controversial tribunals used by foreign investors to sue governments, which underpin all New Zealand's trade deals, may be pushed aside if Europe gets its way.
EU agrees on guideline on Brexit 'separation talks'
The twenty-seven remaining European Union countries have unanimously adopted guidelines for negotiating Britain's withdrawal.
EU's Brexit plans 'unchanged' by UK snap election
The EU's Brexit plans remain unchanged by Theresa May's snap election announcement, the council representing EU leaders has said.
EU says it's in the Pacific to stay
The European Union is more committed than ever to the Pacific region, according to Stefano Manservisi, the Director-General of DEVCO, the EU's international development arm. Audio
UK begins divorce process from EU
Matthew Elliott , the former chief executive of the successful Vote Leave campaign, says the 350 million pounds a week the campaign pledged to the NHS may still happen. Audio
NZ-EU free trade deal one step closer
New Zealand and the European Union have taken one more step towards a free trade deal.
Donald Trump committed to partnership with EU, says Vice-President
Donald Trump calling Brexit "smart" and NATO "obsolete" has unsettled allies, but his Vice-President says the US supports a united Europe.
Free trade with EU possible within 3 years
Negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union could start this year, the Trade Minister says. Audio
Britain's PM says 'clean break' from EU part of plan
Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May says her country must make a "clean break" from the European Union if it is to prosper and trade freely across the globe. Audio
Fiji again seeks visa-free EU access
Fiji has again asked the European Union to grant it citizen visa-free access to the 26 countries making up the Schengen Area.
Brexit Supreme Court case begins
The British government has urged the Supreme Court to make a decision the "ordinary man and woman" would understand in the landmark legal challenge over Brexit.
Millions from EU for Fiji sugar and agriculture sector
The European Union says more than $US21.5 million of funding is to go towards strengthening Fiji's sugar and agriculture industries.
EU and SPC helping Pacific small coconut growers
Efforts are being made to improve the productivity of small coconut producers around the Pacific. Audio
Nights' Overseas - Estonia
Editor-in-chief of Estonian World, Silver Tambur reports from the Baltic region of Northern Europe. Estonia finally has a female president - the first one in the country's history. At the same time… Audio
UK in 'trade policy dialogue' with NZ - McClay
New Zealand has taken a significant step in its efforts to secure a trade deal with the United Kingdom.
Lest They Forget: NZ and the EU Today
Andrew McRae travels to the centenary commemorations of the Battle of the Somme and asks whether the thousands of lives sacrificed by New Zealand on the battlefield count when it come to trade… Audio
UK to trigger Brexit by end of March
The UK will begin the formal Brexit negotiation process by the end of March next year, the British Prime Minister has said.
EU signs visa-waiver agreement with Micronesia
The European Union says it has signed a short-stay visa waiver agreement with the Federated States of Micronesia.
Cooks Ministry remains committed to EU fish deal
The head of the Cook Islands Ministry of Marine Resources says they remain committed to a sustainably-managed purse seine fishery.
NZ's tax laws may be investigated by EU
The European Union may investigate New Zealand's tax laws as it tries to crack down on countries that are operating as tax havens. Audio