WorldAndrew is not above the law, says chief prosecutorPolice are probing claims former prince leaked trade secrets to Jeffrey Epstein.15 Feb 11:28 PM
WorldChina’s ski slopes pull big crowds as Japan tensions run highChinese opt to stay at home, hitting domestic slopes in the country's northeast.15 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIt’s personal: How Trump sees the rest of the worldNew York Times: What the US President has said about other countries and leaders.15 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRevealed: Andrew and Epstein planned secret business in ChinaEmails show Andrew planned a Beijing firm with Epstein after his 2008 conviction.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Can be heaven and hell': Kiwi expat deported from Bali after months in detentionAndrew McLean's lawyers argue there was no proper basis for his detainment.08 Feb 06:15 AM
WorldJapan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snowPolls tip the Prime Minister's LDP to win a clear majority in the Lower House.08 Feb 05:49 AM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldWoman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’Police warned the couple they could face charges if more accidents happen.05 Feb 01:07 AM
WorldDraco Malfoy becomes unlikely star of China's New Year celebrationsThe Harry Potter character's Chinese name links the words for horse and fortune.04 Feb 08:18 PM
World'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakesHis office found 43 channels using AI to mimic him, often on tense global issues.04 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: What is Nipah virus? And what makes it so deadly?OPINION: Nipah spreads from bats, contaminated food and close contact with sick people.02 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWarning issued for Kiwi travellers over deadly Nipah virusLike Covid-19, Nipah is a zoonotic virus – one passed on from animals to humans.30 Jan 05:00 AM
Travel newsTravellers being screened at major Asian airports after deadly virus detected in IndiaKiwis travelling through parts of Asia may find themselves facing Covid-style screening, Moana Mase reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TodayWatch29 Jan 06:41 PM
World'Bombshell': What top general's fall means for China's militaryZhang Youxia, 75, is accused of 'serious violations' of discipline and law.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ health authorities monitoring deadly virus outbreak in IndiaTwo people in West Bengal have the Nipah virus, spread from fruit bats to humans.29 Jan 04:43 AM
World‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarryScientists uncovered 91 previously unknown species among 150 found at the site.29 Jan 01:29 AM
TravelFrom ice baths to $9 shampoos: Where to find Vietnam’s affordable wellness spotsGoogle searches for 'spa in Vietnam' jumped 175% in 2024.28 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's mysterious manoeuvres: Thousands of fishing boats form vast sea barriersNew York Times: Experts say it suggests the country is strengthening its maritime militia.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAmid botched procedures, China is cracking down on cosmetic surgeryChina’s cosmetic market is about $72b, second only to the US.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldInside: China fires top general in purge of senior military commandGeneral Zhang Youxia was China’s most senior military official below President Xi Jinping.25 Jan 09:24 PM
New ZealandFinding their place: Migrant stories show a changing Hawke's BayNearly 18% of Hawke's Bay residents were born overseas, Census data shows.25 Jan 12:00 AM
CrimePermanent suppression for company director who used meth, child abuse material to destressThe successful businessman ran companies in New Zealand and abroad prior to his arrest.24 Jan 05:00 AM
Travel newsFine print leaves Kiwi couple footing $3k bill after flight delayed in VietnamConsumer NZ warns separate domestic and international bookings can leave gaps in cover. 23 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessUS hip-hop label Def Jam launches China divisionUniversal Music calls China one of the world's most dynamic music markets.22 Jan 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThe Thai island escape that’s an antidote to ‘White Lotus’ frenzyKoh Lan sits just a 20-minute boat ride from Pattaya’s neon-soaked strips.20 Jan 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed noteHis viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.17 Jan 06:00 AM
WorldSouth Korean ex-leader jailed for 5 years in first martial law verdictHe also faces a separate case where prosecutors have sought the death penalty.17 Jan 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers sold to foreignersCBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million.16 Jan 03:19 AM
WorldAt least 32 dead after crane collapses on to passenger train in ThailandItalian-Thai Development has faced multiple deadly construction accidents.14 Jan 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: American supremacy is over, and something new is comingNew York Times Opinion: As America’s global reign fades, a new world is taking shape.13 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldKevin Rudd to leave US ambassadorship in MarchRudd will leave Washington on March 31, about a year earlier than planned.12 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldPhilippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapsePhilippines: Rescue workers search for dozens missing after landfill collapse. Video / AFPWatch09 Jan 07:41 PM
WorldChina's birth-rate push sputters as couples stay child-freeThe country's population has shrunk three years in a row and could halve by 2100.07 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through DuolingoStudents get verified online and receive English results within two days.06 Jan 08:53 PM
