New ZealandKarel Sroubek saga: Drug smuggler's links to covert police opSmuggler in contact with chemist and the poison pen who threatened to spike baby formula.05 Nov 03:32 AM
BusinessChina and US set for new global arms race in AIChina aims to be the world's leading power in AI by 2030.05 Nov 03:18 AM
OpinionChinese property developers brace for epic shakeoutChina's Government is trying to keeping the country's mountain of debt in check.04 Nov 05:37 PM
PoliticsWhat will shake or boost stock markets this monthCOMMENT: Will this be a November to remember, or one investors will want to forget?03 Nov 09:50 PM
WorldWhat a CV: The 5-year-old who has read 10,000 books - and is a hip-hop dancerChinese 5-year-old's CV goes viral, listing his 'rich and varied' life experience.01 Nov 10:01 PM
TravelPlane row: Woman refused to move bare feet on flightA man who filmed the incident said they argued with other travellers and the cabin crew.01 Nov 02:05 AM
WorldPick up poo or we take the dog: Chinese credit system for pet ownersChinese cities launch scoring system where people failing to care for pets could lost them30 Oct 09:58 PM
BusinessChina denies spying on Trump, suggests he trade iPhone for HuaweiChina's has denied accusations that it is spying on the US President's phone.28 Oct 07:26 PM
World'Prepare for war': Chinese President's dire warningXi Jinping tells South China Sea military advisers to prepare for worst.28 Oct 06:37 AM
BusinessChina orders social media giant to clean up pornography from accountsThe amount of pornographic lowbrow content on WeChat's official accounts has increased.27 Oct 08:30 PM
World'Very strong likelihood' of war with China, warns retired US generalThe world's superpowers are destined for a war in the Pacific, warns a retired general.27 Oct 07:08 AM
LifestyleDaughter poses with widowed mother for wedding photos she never hadIt was the first time 63yo wore make-up and she broke into tears when handed the bouquet.27 Oct 02:47 AM
Travel$800bn in the making: China's new Silk RoadThe legendary traderoute is being reborn for modern-day Marco Polos.26 Oct 09:22 PM
BusinessChina produces nano fibre that can lift 160 elephants – and a space elevator?Scientists say 1cu cm of the material won't break under the weight of 800 tonnes.26 Oct 06:09 AM
WorldScreams from Room 13: Are China's kids being electroshocked for internet addiction?Clinic was closed down in 2016 but online video ignites fears it has started up again.26 Oct 05:24 AM
WorldKnife-wielding woman injures 14 children at kindergarten in ChinaKnife-wielding attack happened at a kindergarten in the western city of Chongqing.26 Oct 04:05 AM
Companiesa2 Milk board wants $415k increase to fee poolShareholders Association to give fee hike careful scrutiny.25 Oct 02:48 AM
RetailImport firm opens the door to AussiesContainer Door is gearing up to disrupt Australia's retail sector.24 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldThe $20b bridge dividing the worldWhen the world's longest sea bridge opens, it will come with some criticism.23 Oct 05:22 AM
WorldLongest sea-crossing bridge to openThe Chinese bridge stretches 55km and cost $27.7 billion to build.22 Oct 06:39 PM
TravelShocking discovery in train station security X-rayThe last thing security officers thought they'd find while scanning bags at the station.18 Oct 08:27 PM
BDBDSmall BusinessRestaurant Brands share price soars on takeover talkThe bid values Restaurant Brands at $1.18 billion.18 Oct 01:58 AM
WorldTragic twist after husband faked death so wife could get insurance payoutWife wrote heartbreaking note before tragic outcome to husband's secret scheme.16 Oct 06:17 AM
WorldChinese star detained for five days after 'insulting' national anthemInternet star broke the National Songs Act during live stream.15 Oct 06:26 AM
New ZealandNew hope for Penlink road north of AucklandPenlink and light rail could benefit from new infrastructure body, says business boss.08 Oct 05:25 AM
WorldChina wants expensive funerals dead and buriedEven six feet under, the Chinese just cannot escape the long arm of the state.07 Oct 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsShares in chip-makers tumble after China spy reportsChina's foreign ministry said the claims were "malicious slander".06 Oct 07:42 PM
WorldChinese head of Interpol has disappeared - in ChinaInterpol president reported to have gone missing after travelling to China.05 Oct 11:08 PM
TravelCruise ship targeted at Chinese market arrives in NZAt 330 metres, Majestic Princess is close to the biggest cruise ship to sail to NZ.05 Oct 07:36 PM
SportBest-kept poker secret is 'silent assassin'A shy Auckland teacher has quietly become one of the country's most feared players.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity of trash: Auckland Council's $29m bailout for recycling firmChina has stopped buying foreign waste, causing a collapse in prices.05 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelHong Kong baggage handlers caught giving luggage a beatingBaggage handlers caught throwing suitcases and fragile boxes at Hong Kong airport.04 Oct 08:35 PM
New ZealandNZ Navy to join exercise as tensions riseFormer Defence Minister says he informed China when NZ joined strike group last year.04 Oct 05:37 AM
New ZealandAbduction and slavery: Hnin's traumatic taleHnin's story of abduction, slavery and escape deserves to be made into a feature film.02 Oct 04:00 PM
