WorldJapan snap election: Sanae Takaichi eyes big win despite heavy snowPolls tip the Prime Minister's LDP to win a clear majority in the Lower House.08 Feb 05:49 AM
WorldBiotech factory blast in China kills eight as death toll risesThe blast at the Jiapeng biotech plant in Shanxi has left eight dead.08 Feb 05:23 AM
WorldMilan-Cortina Olympics opening ceremony lights twin cauldrons in ItalyTwo Olympic flames now burn, in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.07 Feb 06:40 AM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Forget Paris targets, NZ’s climate focus has to be survival and retreat05 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldWoman in China causes multiple crashes after moving traffic mirror ruining her ‘feng shui’05 Feb 01:07 AM
WorldDraco Malfoy becomes unlikely star of China's New Year celebrationsThe Harry Potter character's Chinese name links the words for horse and fortune.04 Feb 08:18 PM
World'Terribly disturbing': Scholar battles 43 YouTube channels posting AI deepfakesHis office found 43 channels using AI to mimic him, often on tense global issues.04 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldHuman Rights Watch warns US heading to ‘authoritarianism’HRW says masked ICE agents have carried out hundreds of violent US raids.04 Feb 06:46 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
WorldChina bans hidden car door handles in world-first safety policyThe design is now facing global regulatory scrutiny due to a spate of deadly incidents.03 Feb 04:00 PM
TalanoaNZ pulls plug on $6.7m power project in Papua New Guinea amid tribal violenceAnalysts say donors rushed in amid fears of China expanding its aid footprint.02 Feb 09:05 PM
OpinionTrump's UAE chip deal is a national security riskSheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan secretly bought 49% of World Liberty.02 Feb 08:43 PM
New ZealandOfficials not concerned about Chinese Yutong buses despite international security fearsChinese-made buses on NZ roads are under investigation internationally over security concerns they could be remotely turned off, Ethan Manera reports. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Feb 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAt world’s busiest port, China’s unbalanced economy comes into viewNew York Times: Government data indicates that Ningbo’s troubles are worsening rapidly.01 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisUS allies are drawing closer to China, but on Beijing’s termsNew York Times: 'This is purely a short-term tactical remedy' said one expert in Shanghai.01 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Gold rush, AI boom, inflation risk - what Trump turmoil means for Kiwi investors World news has been alarming this summer. Is it as bad as it looks for the global economy?31 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeHow an Auckland businessman's scheme to import 2.6 million black-market cigarettes backfiredWei Xu stood to gain nearly $4 million from the illegal imports.31 Jan 05:00 AM
BusinessApple earnings soar as China iPhone sales surgeApple devices in active use worldwide now exceed 2.5 billion.29 Jan 11:53 PM
WorldBritain's Starmer hails 'good progress' after meeting China's XiThe new deal halves tariffs on UK whisky exports to China from 10% to 5%.29 Jan 07:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStock Takes: Infant formula recall gives investors jitters, Colonial's upgrade and BlackRock still bullishSynlait Milk says none of its ingredients are linked to the overseas recall.29 Jan 06:00 PM
WorldDenmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over GreenlandTalks in Washington this week mark the first senior US-Denmark meeting.29 Jan 05:29 PM
WorldChina executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam compoundsChina has repatriated thousands over cyberscams as global networks expand.29 Jan 05:07 PM
World'Bombshell': What top general's fall means for China's militaryZhang Youxia, 75, is accused of 'serious violations' of discipline and law.29 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTourist mauled after getting too close to wild snow leopardLocals reported the large cat had been lingering in the village due to cold weather.29 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldChina's ambassador warns Australia on buy-back of key portChina’s Landbridge group was granted a 99-year lease on Darwin port in 2015.29 Jan 03:02 AM
World‘Extraordinary’ trove of ancient species found in China quarryScientists uncovered 91 previously unknown species among 150 found at the site.29 Jan 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: NZ must stand with Taiwan against China's threatsOPINION: The era of NZ staying quiet over China's threats against Taiwan is ending.28 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeJanitor turned cowboy dentist: Man sentenced for underground Auckland clinicLi's clinic was raided – mid-tooth extraction – after an undercover investigation.28 Jan 04:21 AM
