WorldPutin's power grab: Russian leader signs law securing two more termsRussia's President rewrites the rules so he can potentially hold on to power until 2036.06 Apr 09:47 PM
WorldIndonesia landslides, floods kill 55 people; dozens missingRelief efforts hampered by power cuts, blocked roads and the remoteness of the area.05 Apr 02:23 AM
WorldTaiwan train disaster: Truck owner's emotional apology after arrestInitial reports suggest the unmanned truck's emergency brake was not properly engaged.04 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith swarms of ships, Beijing tightens its grip on South China SeaNew York Times: China has a new strategy in disputed waters: flood the zone.04 Apr 01:41 AM
WorldOfficials seek arrest after derailment in Taiwan kills at least 51Calls for the arrest of the person allegedly responsible for Taiwan's train derailment.03 Apr 07:00 AM
KahuLocal Focus: Pounamu combines Chinese and Māori art forms in fashion showWaka huia and Chinese bowl-forms on display. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Apr 07:06 PM
WorldIndonesia finds crashed jet's cockpit voice recorder in seaA Sriwijaya Air jet crashed into the Java Sea in January, killing all 62 people on board.31 Mar 08:28 AM
WorldMyanmar forces fire on funeral; crackdown continuesUN criticises international community for not doing enough to stop 'mass murder'.28 Mar 06:44 PM
WorldHow China is prepping for global financial meltdownWe're in one of "great bubbles of financial history" and it's about to pop, say experts.27 Mar 05:35 PM
World'Double mutant' variant found as India's cases soarA new variant has been detected in India as the nation struggles with a surge in cases.25 Mar 11:56 PM
WorldShooting victim's husband says police detained him for hoursMario Gonzalez questions whether police treated him badly because he's Mexican.22 Mar 09:37 PM
WorldLarge Chinese flotilla descends on South China Sea reefChinese flotilla's presence a 'provocative action of militarising the area'.21 Mar 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Our hearts will never mend': Grieving couple seek police apology over 'lies'Jennifer Roys believes her interactions with police have made Natasha's life worthless.19 Mar 04:01 PM
WorldThe garage sale find that sold for almost $1mSix other such bowls are known - and most are in museums.18 Mar 02:29 AM
WorldWorst sandstorm in a decade cloaks Beijing in apocalyptic hazeStrong winds blow sand from the Gobi desert across much of northern China.15 Mar 11:12 PM
WorldSri Lanka to ban burqas, close over 1000 Islamic schoolsSri Lanka has announced plans to ban the wearing of burqas13 Mar 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldJapan's nuclear ghost town - and the people who never leftThe Geiger counter gives off a near-constant crackle - even inside homes.11 Mar 04:15 PM
WorldMalaysian court rules non-Muslims can use 'Allah'A 35-year-old ban on the usage of the word has been deemed unconstitutional.11 Mar 03:31 AM
WorldThe innocent victims of Syria's 10-year warAbout 12,000 Syrian children killed or wounded and half the population displaced.10 Mar 07:24 PM
New Zealand'Shocking': Friend reacts to death of 26yo found in burning carKunal Khera was funny and loved people, a close friend says.08 Mar 10:16 PM
New ZealandMyanmar: She's fighting an army that took her fatherA generation that grew up under military rule is fighting to grow out of it24 Feb 04:00 PM
World'Catastrophic': Kim Jong-un's horror new 'threat'After 3 years of peace, experts have warned of a terrifying fresh danger posed by N Korea.14 Feb 05:18 PM
WorldJapan shaken following 7.3 magnitude earthquakeThere has been no tsunami alert but 860,000 homes are without power.13 Feb 05:45 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Free trade agreement beneficial to Māori businessThe Māori economy revving up in a post Covid world. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 Feb 11:12 PM
WorldNo link to bat, lab: Wuhan team's bombshell Covid announcementExperts revealed it is 'extremely unlikely' the virus came from a lab.09 Feb 04:50 PM
WorldIs China muscling in near Australia's border?Concerns have been growing about China's growing influence in the region.08 Feb 08:28 PM
WorldHundreds feared dead after glacier break causes flood of water, debrisAt least nine people have been killed and 140 are missing.07 Feb 05:45 PM
WorldCovid 19 coronavirus: Poorer countries seek own vaccine rather than wait on UNHonduras got tired of waiting to get vaccines through a United Nations programme.06 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldMyanmar coup: Twitter, Instagram shut down as protests expandTwitter and Instagram have been banned as street protests continue in Myanmar.06 Feb 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWelcoming Hong Kongers proves Britain is willing to be braveOPINION: The UK has effectively offered Hong Kongers asylum - and that's important.31 Jan 10:58 PM
WorldTaiwan quarantines 5,000 after new Covid cluster5,000 people are in quarantine while officials look for the source of two new Covid cases.26 Jan 06:46 AM
WorldNorth Korean diplomat defects in latest high-profile escapeString of defections raises questions about ruling class' loyalty to the Kim dynasty.25 Jan 09:03 PM
WorldEleven of 22 workers trapped in China gold mine rescuedEleven of 22 workers trapped in China gold mine rescued after two weeks.24 Jan 08:42 AM
WorldMass arrests at Russian protests demanding Navalny's releaseDemonstrations were held in scores of cities in temperatures as low as -50C.23 Jan 08:17 PM
