World'Very productive': Trump claims progress after Xi phone callTrump says Xi will host him in China next year after their latest call.19 Sep 08:32 PM
WorldMI6 launches dark web portal Silent Courier to recruit spies against RussiaThe portal is MI6’s first official presence on the dark web. 19 Sep 02:14 AM
WorldTrump halted $680 million in Taiwan military aidUS President does not support sending weapons as security aid, without payment.18 Sep 11:48 PM
PremiumPropertyAuckland apartment market so dire developer opts to rent rather than sell18 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland massacre: Child survivor’s harrowing 111 call revealed in podcast17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandChina warns citizens to 'remain vigilant' as it blasts NZ over treatment of traveller17 Sep 03:47 AM
WorldScientists find smoke-dried mummies in Asia older than Egypt’s and Chile’sResearchers studied 54 burial sites across Vietnam and southern China.16 Sep 10:46 PM
WorldTrump extends TikTok deadline to Dec 16 in ownership rowOracle and Andreessen Horowitz are set to control most of TikTok’s US arm.16 Sep 09:54 PM
New ZealandBrothel in suburbia: Mount Maunganui home seized; Madam illegally employed up to 150 sex workersMay Chen operated three brothels out of Tauranga and Auckland.16 Sep 08:00 PM
BusinessTrump signals deal to keep TikTok in US handsTikTok faces a US sale-or-ban deadline set to expire on Wednesday.15 Sep 06:48 PM
New Zealand'Highly careless': Judge blasts importer after toy cars pose choking risk to young kidsHundreds of the colourful cars may still be in circulation despite a nationwide recall.15 Sep 08:00 AM
WorldChina set to open world’s tallest bridgeHuajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is almost twice the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.14 Sep 06:00 PM
World'Not directed at any target': Beijing defends aircraft carrier sea trialsThe Fujian is China’s third carrier, now undergoing its first sea trials.12 Sep 03:56 AM
New ZealandChina partnership offers 'a new era' for NZ velvetFrozen velvet can now be imported into China for processing.12 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldIsrael intercepts missile from Yemen after deadly air strikesIsrael's airstrikes killed 46 people and wounded more than 160.11 Sep 07:09 PM
WorldUN to meet after Poland accuses Russia of airspace attackWarsaw says drones violated its airspace 19 times, destroying a house and car.11 Sep 07:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon surrounded by Chinese influence at closed-door Pacific Islands Forum China's presence was everywhere at the gathering of regional leaders in Honiara.10 Sep 07:22 AM
WorldUS weighs 50–100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers if EU joins sanctions pushTrump floated tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil.09 Sep 11:16 PM
BusinessApple bets on ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air amid AI doubtsApple kept iPhone prices flat despite Trump tariffs squeezing margins.09 Sep 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessGerman carmakers, hit by Chinese rivals and tariffs, stage a comebackNew York Times: German carmakers unveil new EVs in fightback against Chinese rivals.09 Sep 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘China is the engine’ driving nations away from fossil fuels, report saysNY Times: Clean energy sector grew at a rate three times that of China’s economy overall.09 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNZ Pacific aid efforts complicated by exclusion of world powersChristopher Luxon flies tonight from Auckland to the Solomon Islands ahead of PIF 2025.09 Sep 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland traffic management firm collapse sees 85 sacked, $2.8m deficit revealedEmployees owed $452,000 in wages, salaries; liquidator unsure they will get their money.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRiding the wave: Sheep and beef exports surge to new global peaksNZ beef export prices to the US rose from $10.08/kg last year to $11.73/kg in July.08 Sep 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Pulling out of the Paris climate deal will only become more popularACT shared a screenshot showing David Seymour discussed it in February.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Is David Seymour Auckland's housing saviour? I was horrified to see Sir John Key at the dictator showcaseOPINION: Yet another stupid statement from Te Pati Māori MP Mr Ferris, a reader writes.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsWestern allies pledge troops to Ukraine; NZ’s role unclearAny troop commitment to Ukraine would require Cabinet approval, Judith Collins says.04 Sep 09:37 PM
WorldXi reaffirms ties with North Korea during visitKim's visit to China is his first since 2019 and only his second trip abroad in six years.04 Sep 08:09 PM
WorldHow Marco Polo's family could have brought the lion of Venice to ItalyThe Lion of Venice sculpture was made in China, researchers found.04 Sep 02:23 AM
