Rex Tillerson
'New Zealand's biggest danger is being swamped by China'
Professor Tyler Cowen is a big supporter of immigration -- when it's done right -- but warns the New Zealand government needs to continue with its policy of not allowing China to get too much… Audio
Trump sacks Tillerson, replaces with Pompeo
President Trump has sacked his Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, replacing him with the CIA director, Mike Pompeo. In a terse tweet, Mr Trump thanked Mr Tillerson for "his service". US media are… Audio
Trump considers replacing Tillerson with CIA director
Donald Trump is considering a plan to oust his Secretary of State, who has had a strained relationship with his boss over several issues, say senior administration officials.
Peters meets US Secretary of State again
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has held a second meeting with the US Secretary of State in less than a week.
US Secretary of State reaffirms support for Trump
Rex Tillerson held a surprise press conference to say he supports the president, after reports on NBC saying he threatened to quit and called Donald Trump a 'moron'. Video, Audio
Rex Tillerson & the speculation over his resignation
The US secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, has denied reports that he has considered resigning and has publicly reaffirmed his support for Donald Trump. At a hastily arranged news conference, Mr… Audio
Tillerson denies rumours of rift with Trump
In an unusual public statement, the US Secretary of State affirmed support for Donald Trump - but did not directly deny he'd called him a moron. Audio
US Secretary of State vague on calling Trump 'moron'
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's future is in doubt after news reports he'd referred to President Donald Trump as a moron. An NBC report also said Mr Tillerson had planned to quit the job in… Audio
North Korea not imminent threat, says Rex Tillerson
North Korea should stop actions that would lead to the "destruction of its people", US Defence Secretary James Mattis says.
US 'open' to climate engagement - Brownlee
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told New Zealand leaders the US cannot move much in the short term on climate change but is still open to engagement on it, Foreign Affairs Minister Gerry Brownlee… Audio
US affirms commitment to Asia-Pacific region
The United States secretary of state Rex Tillerson used a fleeting visit to Wellington yesterday to emphasise the importance of the Asia Pacific region and denying the US is stepping back from… Audio
PM criticised for not being forceful enough with Rex Tillerson
America's top diplomat, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was in NZ for five hours yesterday to talk about terrorism and regional security. Prime Minister Bill English discussed a number of issues with… Audio
US Secretary of State meets NZ leaders
The US has no intention of stepping back from the Asia-Pacific region, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has assured Prime Minister Bill English. Video, Audio
Hundreds use Tillerson visit to protest climate change
Around 200 people stood outside Parliament in the pouring rain today to protest against the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the United States pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Audio
Who is US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson?
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is another of Trump's outsiders... although that depends on the question - outside of what? Not a career politician, he was a very particular kind of corporate… Audio
US vows increased committment to Asia Pacific
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with the Prime Minister Bill English and the Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee in Wellington. Audio
Security, trade, climate change to dominate Tillerson visit
Prime Minister Bill English says the visiting US Secretery of State Rex Tillerson will be aware of NZ's views on the US pulling out of the Paris Agreement and the TPP. He says he'll reaffirm NZ's… Video, Audio
Terror and climate issues hang over Secretary of State's visit
The US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrives in Wellington today for the first top level meeting between the Prime Minister and a senior member of the Trump administration - and there'll be plenty… Audio
More defence spending on the cards when Tillerson visits?
A push for New Zealand to spend more on defence could be one of the topics when America's top diplomat Rex Tillerson visits New Zealand next week. Security analyst Paul Buchanan from 36th Parallel… Audio
US Secretary of State to visit NZ
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will visit New Zealand next week.