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
New ZealandWhat happened to my family? NZ Uighur man fears family now in detention camp"How are they doing in China? What kind of living conditions? There is no clue."30 Jun 10:58 PM
New Zealand'Recognised world leader' appointed as new University of Otago vice-chancellorProf David Murdoch was reportedly chosen after an extensive global recruitment search.30 Jun 10:56 PM
New ZealandOne in four Asian students treated unfairly by teachers - studyStudy breaks up "simplistic" label and closely examines experiences of Asian students.27 Jun 05:00 PM
World'New normal': Country's radical plan to 'live with Covid'"We can't eradicate it, but we can turn [Covid] into something much less threatening."26 Jun 01:44 AM
WorldWorkers 'being held prisoner' in Taiwan's microchip factoriesWorkers banned from brushing teeth, told they will be left to die alone if they get Covid.25 Jun 11:00 PM
World'Most important data': China deleted early pandemic info say researchersScientist reveal early sequences of the virus genome were deleted by Chinese researchers.23 Jun 10:45 PM
WorldKim Jong Un's sister dismisses hopes for diplomacyNorth Korea has instructed officials to prepare for both dialogue and confrontation.22 Jun 02:57 AM
