PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Improper' Covid cash claim: Ministry takes hotel building contractor to courtIssue over nearly $250,000 in pandemic-era wage subsidies.02 Sep 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsRough waters and rougher realities: Eric Murray on the true price of goldThe Kiwi rower discusses winning, losing, and why winning a gold medal isn't everything.22 Jul 05:00 PM
SportWater logged: Charting Luuka Jones' journey to her fifth GamesFrom naive teen to Olympic medalist, Luuka Jones shares her journey.19 Jul 11:00 PM
TalanoaWorld Bank throws lifeline to Pacific islandsAn exodus of Western banks prompts concern that China could fill the vacuum.14 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandWang Yi's perfectly-timed visit to New ZealandThe visit by Wang Yi to Wellington will be his first since 2017.18 Mar 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyBeijing’s ‘broker butcher’ sparks state-driven stock rallyBut foreign investors remain wary after a years-long fall in the Chinese market.10 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldWhat happened to MH370? Disturbing theories, twists, latest search 10 years onFlight MH370 disappeared a decade ago. Many are still searching for answers.07 Mar 05:00 PM
OlympicsLove, lockdown and livelihood: Kiwi hockey legend's Olympic journeyThe Olympics are intertwined strongly throughout hockey star Shea McAleese's life11 Jan 05:23 PM
New ZealandThe Havelock North man who made our mountains saferHamish McCostie has been recognised for services to outdoor recreation, Search & Rescue.29 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCanada announces public inquiry into whether China and Russia interfered in electionsA Trudeau appointee earlier rejected an inquiry into the leaked intelligence.07 Sep 11:14 PM
WorldPowerful Typhoon Saola makes landfall in ChinaTrading on Hong Kong’s stock market is suspended and hundreds of people are stranded.02 Sep 06:45 AM
WorldBeijing records heaviest rainfall in at least 140 yearsThe heavy rains have caused at least 20 deaths.02 Aug 06:44 AM
WorldChina sends dozens of warplanes towards Taiwan22 of the warplanes crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait.22 Jul 05:05 AM
WorldChina sends warships and fighter jets near TaiwanUS Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing aims to mend strained relations.08 Jul 10:16 AM
WorldBeijing sizzles under record heat waveBeijing experienced its second-hottest day on record – with temperatures soaring to 41.1C.24 Jun 10:21 AM
World‘A new beginning’: Blinken and Xi pledge stabilityUS Secretary of State makes gains but leaves Beijing with one big request denied.19 Jun 07:14 PM
WorldBlinken arrives in Beijing to cool soaring US-China tensionsThe list of disagreements and potential conflict points is long.18 Jun 05:51 AM
WorldChina defends buzzing American warship in Taiwan StraitLi Shangfu says so-called “freedom of navigation” patrols are a provocation to China.04 Jun 07:45 AM
WorldChinese agents paid bribes in plot to disrupt anti-communist Falun Gong movementChina banned the Falun Gong movement in 1999, classifying it as an evil cult.27 May 05:34 AM
WorldWhat are China’s alleged ‘secret overseas police stations’?Covert offices have been reported across North America, Europe and in other countries.18 Apr 07:04 PM
TravelChina anticipates billions of tourists in 2023A recent study suggests tourists will bring in trillions in 2023.22 Feb 08:16 PM
WorldBeds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continuesThe crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.05 Jan 05:06 PM
WorldPower move? China building on reefs in critical shipping routesBeijing is controlling access to crucial shipping lanes and strengthening its military.22 Dec 05:44 PM
WorldXi warns Biden not to 'play with fire' over TaiwanTaiwan has once again emerged as a key point of tension in the US-China relationship.28 Jul 05:58 PM
PoliticsChina crisis: Pacific partners 'neglected' by NZChorus of concern as China's foreign minister Wang Yi touches down in Solomon Islands.26 May 06:12 PM
WorldChina militarises islands built in South China SeaArtificial isles bristle with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, says US general.20 Mar 04:48 PM
TravelA disorienting tour of Beijing's Winter Olympic cityTed Anthony tours a place where "city" and "wall" can be the same thing.13 Feb 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsBeijing wanted the Winter Olympics. All it needed was snowNew York Times: China didn't move mountains to host the Games - but it came close.07 Feb 10:01 PM
TravelBillions travel for Lunar New Year against government adviceGovernment advice is ignored as hundreds of millions of people travel for holiday.31 Jan 06:52 PM
OlympicsMajor sponsors muted in runup to Beijing Winter OlympicsSponsors are distancing themselves from China's historically dismal human rights record.12 Jan 11:53 PM
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
WorldUS warns against travel to ChinaUS citizens cautioned China is imposing 'arbitrary detention and exit bans' on travelers.15 Sep 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFor refusing a drink with the boss, he was slapped in the faceNew York Times: Chinese bank apologises for "drunken misconduct" at a work dinner.25 Aug 09:14 PM
Kahu'You speak better than us': Māori man stuns market workers with fluent MandarinThe man has revealed the heartwarming reason he decided to learn the language.03 Aug 05:05 AM
