OpinionAustralia v China: The critical lessons New Zealand must learnOPINION: Closer economic ties with China will bring benefits - but also risks.15 Dec 06:58 AM
WorldClaims woman held under India's Love Jihad laws had forced miscarriageMuskan Jahan, 22, was forcibly separated from her husband by a Hindu nationalist group.12 Dec 09:13 PM
WorldCovid-19 'undoing decades of progress' for child labour in IndiaWith schools shut and parents losing jobs, families are putting their children to work.12 Dec 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhite Island tragedy: The lives cut short when tourism trip ended in disasterTourists and tour guides made up the 22 people tragically killed on White Island.08 Dec 06:01 PM
WorldChinese state TV reports at least 18 coal miners killed by lethal gasOne miner was found alive after the disaster and rescuers are looking for five others.05 Dec 03:57 AM
WorldChina creating 'biologically enhanced soldiers': US intelligence chiefBeijing's goal is to "dominate" the planet in every sense, says DNI chief John Ratcliffe.04 Dec 08:31 PM
WorldWarning Graphic: Beheaded tiger found during raid in a Thai zooAuthorities have seized dismembered animal corpses during a raid at a private Thai zoo.02 Dec 04:39 AM
OpinionHow NZ could broker a truce between China and Five EyesOPINION: China's relationship with the West is spiralling. NZ should step up to help.02 Dec 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyNZ corporates show resilience and optimism in global surveyHSBC's survey of global companies found many expecting strong growth next year.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldVolcano in eastern Indonesia erupts, thousands evacuatedMount Ili Lewotolok sent a plume of ash 4000m into the sky as it erupted on Monday.30 Nov 01:57 AM
MarketsPM not taking sides in Australia-China tariff fightA professor of international law is calling on New Zealand to back Australia.29 Nov 11:45 PM
World'World's loneliest elephant' starts long road homeKaavan the elephant is heading to his new home at a sanctuary in Cambodia.29 Nov 10:33 PM
WorldHow backpacker grew $100 site to sell into 10 countries in a yearHe was doing odd jobs while travelling when he came up with an idea.25 Nov 07:20 AM
WorldChinese diplomat's photo reveals village that shouldn't existChinese-built Pangda village gleams with newness. But there's a hitch: it's not in China.24 Nov 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyChina remains open to the world, but it wants to dictate termsNew York Times: It's globalisation - with communist characteristics.24 Nov 12:40 AM
TravelWorld's tallest elevator begins operation in 'Avatar mountains'The sandstone plateaus and lift are said to have inspired the sci-fi film Avatar.23 Nov 04:31 AM
WorldHong Kong activists to plead guilty to protest chargesThose found guilty of unlawful assembly could face as long as five years in prison.23 Nov 04:12 AM
WorldKim Jong-un's nephew goes missing 'after meeting with CIA'Kim Han-sol is the son of the North Korean leader's half brother, who was killed in 2017.22 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandLights, camera, action at Hagley OvalSix broadcast quality lights are now installed so matches can be played at night.20 Nov 09:13 PM
LifestyleWatch: UK diplomat leaps into river to save drowning woman in ChinaThe diplomat has become an internet sensation in China after onlookers filmed the rescue.17 Nov 02:19 AM
WorldSeven dead, 11 injured in fire at Hong Kong apartment buildingThe building had no sprinkler system and victims were trapped in a kitchen, officials say.16 Nov 05:07 AM
WorldBali alcohol ban could land tourists in jailIndonesia is debating a bill that could see alcohol banned and drinkers imprisoned.16 Nov 12:41 AM
WorldProdding the dragon: US, Taiwan test China with military trainingFor the first time in 40 years, Taiwan confirms high-level military drills with the US.15 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ man stranded overseas, faces loss of arm after being turned down for MIQThe man faces permanent loss of movement in his left arm if it is not treated properly.07 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldChina sets up hotline for Hong Kong residents to snitch on each otherTips submitted via phone, text, email or social media can include photos and video clips.05 Nov 10:15 PM
WorldNorth Korea bans smoking in public - will it help Kim kick the habit?According to South Korean media, Kim's heavy smoking has caused tensions in his marriage.05 Nov 09:46 PM
OpinionThe West should not bow before the Chinese regime that made the world illOPINION: The West is engaged in a war of values with Beijing. So far, Beijing's winning.31 Oct 12:19 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFuturist's dire prediction: 'Get ready, another pandemic is coming'Futurist blames humans for pandemics like Covid-19 and says there will be more.30 Oct 04:42 AM
WorldCoronavirus: How China avoided a second waveBeijing's approach to tackling Covid flare-ups is simple: go big, go early and go hard.27 Oct 12:18 AM
WorldThai Parliament debates protesters' demandsStudent-led protesters are demanding the PM step down and the constitution be reformed.26 Oct 03:13 AM
LifestyleFamily of nine dies after eating noodlesOn October 5, a family in China sat down to eat. Days later, nine of them would be dead.21 Oct 03:17 AM
WorldChina's military beefs up coastal forces as it prepares for possible invasion of TaiwanBeijing has sought to keep pressure on Taiwan with a series of exercises and drills.18 Oct 07:28 AM
WorldThai police crack down on protesters, PM refuses to resignThai protesters demand the Prime Minister leave office and the monarchy undergo reform.17 Oct 03:12 AM
World'Immediately stop': China's warning to USTensions escalate in the South China Sea as Beijing slams the US's 'provocative actions'.13 Oct 09:47 PM
