France–New Zealand relations refers to international relations between New Zealand and France. Relations between France and New Zealand have been rocky at times, but more recently have become much closer. Bilateral relations have been generally good since World War I and World War II, with both countries working closely during the conflicts, but the relationship was severely jeopardised by the sinking of the "Rainbow Warrior" in Auckland on 10 July 1985 by French "Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure" (DGSE) agents.