Wellington, Sept 7 NZPA - Events across the Tasman -- a no-change in interest rates and an expected decision about the Australian government -- pushed the New Zealand dollar higher in a late run against its Australian counterpart.

Wellington, Aug 3 NZPA - Trans-Tasman airline Jetstar has called on the Australian government to drop local immigration checks and passenger charges for New Zealand-bound traffic.

Wellington, July 23 NZPA - Relations between Australia and New Zealand are not likely to be damaged following the leak of a diplomatic cable between the New Zealand High Commission and Canberra and the New Zealand Government, says a former diplomat.

Wellington, July 9 NZPA - The outgoing Japanese ambassador in Canberra has urged Australia to take a more "robust" attitude toward the activities of the Sea Shepherd activists -- such as New Zealander Pete Bethune -- in the Southern Ocean.

Seoul, July 6 NZPA - New Zealand is not prepared to extend the number of refugees it accepts and needs to address the increasing risk of people-smuggling boats hitting our shores, says Prime Minister John Key.

Wellington, July 5 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar firmed slightly today after being affected during the weekend by global growth worries.

Wellington, July 5 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar fell against major currencies as global growth worries continued.

Wellington, July 2 NZPA - After dipping below US68c for the first time in three weeks the New Zealand dollar finished the week back above US69c.

Wellington, June 21 NZPA - The controversial International Whaling Commission (IWC) proposal to allow some commercial whaling is a mistake and New Zealand should join Australia's court action to stop Japanese whaling, Green Party co-leader Russel Norman says.

Wellington, June 8 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key today offered his condolences to Australia after two Australian soldiers were killed in a bomb blast in Afghanistan.