World'Living with Covid': Life in the country that's 80% vaxxedThis Asian country has the highest vaxxed population and is "becoming Covid-resilient".04 Sep 08:31 PM
WorldMore than 20 dead, 50 missing after boat sinks in Bangladesh pondWitness describes how two cargo vessels hit the passenger boat, which sank quickly.28 Aug 05:49 AM
New ZealandAfghanistan falls: NZ closes door on Afghan resettlement applicationsGovernment cites "rapidly deteriorating situation".25 Aug 08:55 PM
World'Smear, coerce and bully': US, Beijing trade insults over disputed South China SeaThe US showed its "definition of rules and order" in Afghanistan, Beijing says.24 Aug 11:00 PM
World'Imbecilic': Ex-UK leader Tony Blair slams Afghan withdrawalBlair accuses Joe Biden of being "in obedience to an imbecilic political slogan".22 Aug 06:43 PM
WorldAfghanistan: Seven killed in crowd crush at Kabul airportCrowds outside the airport are trying to flee the Taliban after Afghanistan fell to them.22 Aug 06:07 AM
World'Saudi Arabia of lithium': Taliban sits on $1 trillion of minerals, China may seek businessAfghanistan's vast supplies of lithium key to global push to develop green technologies.21 Aug 11:00 PM
WorldChina allows couple third child amid population crisisChina said its one-child policy had prevented 400 million additional births.21 Aug 06:06 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith Afghan collapse, Moscow takes charge in Central AsiaNew York Times: Pakistan, China and Russia gained broad influence in security matters.19 Aug 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Afghan military was built over 20 years. How did it collapse so quickly?New York Times: The Taliban have carried out an almost uninterrupted sweep of the country.15 Aug 02:45 AM
WorldNorth Korea vows to counter 'ever-growing military threats from the US'The North ended a pause in ballistic tests in March by firing missiles into the sea.10 Aug 03:18 AM
WorldExperts issue warning about new Covid variantOnly way out of Covid is more widespread vaccination to control spread, say scientists.09 Aug 05:36 AM
WorldTaliban take Afghanistan's fifth largest cityAirstrikes and fighting have intensified following the US withdrawl.08 Aug 08:55 AM
WorldVolcano erupts in Indonesia, ash blankets townsVillagers on the slopes were advised to stay 5km away and watch for lava.08 Aug 06:39 AM
World'Biblical catastrophe': Thousands evacuated as Greek wildfires rageWildfires are heading towards Athens' main water reservoir and the region's last forests.07 Aug 09:13 AM
WorldTokyo subway stabbing spree ends after man hands himself inThe man told police he wanted to kill women who appeared happy.07 Aug 05:27 AM
World'The greatest cover-up': US lawmakers claim Covid leaked from Wuhan labA report released by the US foreign affairs committee affirms the Wuhan lab leak theory.03 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldCovid-19: Tigers recovering after catching coronavirusThe animals became ill with shortness of breath, sneezing and a runny nose.01 Aug 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBlack CapsChasing the mace: Have the Black Caps made up for past failures?NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Does the Government know what it's doing?' Migrant doctors caught in limboHardworking nurses and doctors during this vulnerable period are caught up in visa issues.29 Jul 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuK-Pop Academy stars Northland talentFive Dargaville High School students are set to star in TV series.29 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldChina pledges support for Taliban in hope for 'peace'The Taliban are now believed to control half of Afghanistan after Nato withdrawal.28 Jul 07:18 PM
WorldSouth China Sea dispute: UK to station two Navy ships permanently in AsiaBritain strengthens security ties with Japan amid alarm over Beijing's territorial claims.21 Jul 02:02 AM
WorldIndonesia reports 54,000 Covid-19 casesIndonesia has become Asia's new virus hot spot surpassing India in daily cases.14 Jul 08:02 PM
World'Very wary': Chinese spy ship spotted in Australian waters'Of course we're watching them. And they're watching us,' Australia's PM says.14 Jul 04:47 AM
WorldNo food or homes: Innocent kids flee Taliban surgeDad's heartbreak: 'She asks me for something to eat. What can I tell her? We have nothing'13 Jul 08:51 PM
WorldSatellite pics reveal China's secret in their deserted 'outbacks'In outback China there are two secret facilities likened to America's mysterious Area 51.11 Jul 02:17 AM
WorldJapan declares Covid emergency lasting through OlympicsThe emergency declaration will be in place until August 22.08 Jul 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Everyone wants saliva testing in MIQ, so why are we still waiting?Progress on saliva testing is going at a snail's pace, and it's not MIQ workers' fault.07 Jul 07:00 AM
WorldNine arrested over alleged plot to plant bombs around Hong KongOf the nine people arrested, six are secondary school students.06 Jul 07:17 AM
New ZealandScan your drool: How MIQ saliva testing will workIt was estimated between 6000 and 20,000 saliva tests would be done per week.05 Jul 06:38 AM
New ZealandMerry Xmas Mr Key - your friend, President XiJohn Key is one of the few Western politicians who are strongly pro-China.01 Jul 09:41 PM
New Zealand'I'm just going to get tested': Heartbreak after Kiwi father of six dies of CovidNeil last spoke to his brother the day he went into hospital.01 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandKiwi in Thailand dies of Covid-19Murray was reportedly an internationally renowned civil engineer throughout parts of Asia.01 Jul 12:02 AM
