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Pair accused of $735k illicit cigarette scheme arrested at airport, to appear in court today
Customs has accused the pair of attempting to smuggle almost 500,000 cigarettes into NZ.
'Staggering shift': More Kiwis see China as a threat, US trust at all-time low in new poll
Only 21% of Kiwis view China as a friend – but say the country is important for our future
Kazakhstan selects Russia's Rosatom to lead the construction of its first nuclear plant
Kazakhstan is the world's top uranium producer, providing 43% of global supplies.
Israel strikes on Iran test Trump’s ‘forever war’ promise
ANALYSIS: President's populist base is sceptical, fearing involvement in another conflict.
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stage
PM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.
'You took my mummy away from me': Yanfei Bao's daughter's 'chilling' words to killer
Tingjun Cao has been sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.
'Potentially catastrophic' – Luxon speaks after Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on Iran
The Prime Minister will visit China before heading to the Nato summit in Europe.
Estate agent Yanfei Bao's killer booted from courtroom after angry outbursts
Tingjun Cao is being sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.
Matthew Hooton: Luxon’s China and Nato scheduling dilemma
OPINION: PM faces a choice between democratic friends and “awful foursome".
Australia ‘confident’ in US nuclear sub deal despite review
The Aukus deal aims to counter China's growing military power.
Collins downplays reports of Aukus review
The US has told Australia it needs to significantly boost its defence spending.
'Excellent' ties: Trump hails trade progress with China
China will supply rare earths; US allows Chinese students to stay in universities.
'We feel positive': US-China trade officials optimistic after talks
Negotiations focused on rare earth minerals and easing export restrictions.
Inside Economics: GDP growth forecasts brighten ... and will Chinese deflation send cheap EVs our way?
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
In China, preventing exam cheating in the AI era is a high-security operation
Students faced strict surveillance, including drones and metal detectors.
World Bank cuts 2025 global growth forecast to 2.3% amid trade tensions
US tariffs could reduce global growth by 0.5 percentage points this year.
When it comes to rare metals, China has the upper hand
New York Times: Rare earth minerals are a key issue in talks between the US and China.
'Friend and partner': Ambassador Wang Xiaolong on future of NZ-China relationship
Opinion: 'The key to our success lies in dialogue, collaboration and mutual benefit.'
Spend more or get ready to speak Russian, Nato chief warns UK
Russia could attack Nato by 2030, according to Mark Rutte's London speech.
Tourism: Luxon, Upston hope more money gets more attention from China, Australia, US
More bounce needed to get tourism numbers back to pre-pandemic levels, PM needed.
Govt makes another investment into tourism marketing
It's predicted to lead to another 72,000 visitors.
Zuru Group’s 'bigger objective'
Nick Mowbray reveals a housing business and his health challenges.
PM unaware how Aussie ship knocked out NZ internet access
Two former PMs questioned NZ's alignment with the US over China relations.
‘Things are going to get less predictable’ - ANZ geopolitical expert
Cameron Mitchell on the trade war risk and how to live with uncertainty.
Letters: Confusing world for young men and women
OPINION: It's a confusing world for young men and women.
Letters: Phil Goff mastered the art of saying nothing, until he spoke
OPINION: Plus the expected debacle over the Treaty Principles Bill surprises no one.
Liam Lawson replacement to be given 'time and support': Red Bull
Yuki Tsunoda needs to find confidence in his car, Red Bull boss Christian Horner says.