US Vice President Joe Biden is visiting New Zealand next week. A statement from The White House said Biden will participate in "official engagements,'' including a meeting with Prime Minister John Key. "Vice President Biden's visit will allow us to discuss ways we can work closer together on issues like economic and trade ties, as well as international peace and security matters." He will also meet with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. "New Zealand places great value on its relationship with the United States and the Vice President's visit is an opportunity to discuss key regional and international issues.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 12, 2016 10:41 UTC