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  • Prince William arrives in Christchurch

    Prince William described the devastation in Christchurch as ''unbelievable'' during his tour of Christchurch's quake hit city centre today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Government response to the New Zealand earthquake

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has updated Parliament on the UK Government's response to the Christchurch earthquake.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 55-strong UK Search and Rescue Team on its way to Christchurch

    The UK Search and Rescue Team will arrive in Christchurch to assist following a major earthquake on Tuesday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Queen & Foreign Secretary "shocked" by news of earthquake in New Zealand

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said the UK will send a search and rescue team to New Zealand to assist in any way possible and to relieve teams already on the ground.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Zealand welcomes visiting UK ministers in traditional style

    Foreign Secretary William Hague, Defence Secretary Liam Fox and Chief of the Defence Staff General Richards experienced a powhiri

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary attends wreath laying ceremony at the Cenotaph in Auckland

    The wreath laying reflects the long standing relationship between Britain and New Zealand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will promote the British economy, the Commonwealth and the UK's vision for a low carbon future on his visit from 17-21 January.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain is a great place to do business

    British High Commissioner to New Zealand Vicki Treadell wants to engage with the modern generation of New Zealanders, and help them make a connection with the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement by the Foreign Secretary on the Pike River Mine explosion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has expressed his 'immense sadness' at the loss of life at the Pike River Mine in New Zealand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary on Pike River mine explosion

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has given a statement on an explosion at Pike River mine in New Zealand.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Zealand assesses earthquake damage

    There has been extensive damage to buildings in Christchurch following an earthquake on Saturday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Trade and the Commonwealth top the agenda in New Zealand

    Lord Howell arrived in New Zealand today for two days of discussions following a series of meetings with heads of state at the Pacific Islands Forum in Vanuatu.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government