New Zealand will always be "predictable" in its dealings with China.
That's a promise from the Prime Minister who is flatly rejecting the most recent accusations from Beijing as the dust settles from this week's trans Tasman leaders' meeting.
China lashed out at the joint Australia New Zealand statement as "irresponsible" and a "gross interference" in its internal affairs, and as containing 'baseless allegations".
Jacinda Ardern and Scott Morrison released the statement after formal talks on Monday, making it clear the two countries would stand together in this challenging and volatile global environment.
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson reports.
