New ZealandNational gets $50k from Oravida founderMilk exporter Oravida has put another $50,000 into the National Party's war chest.17 Mar 02:00 AM
RetailNike in hot seat for false marketingChina's annual name-and-shame consumer protection show criticised Nike for false marketing.15 Mar 08:34 PM
AirlinesDeal puts Colombia on NZ radarA deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.14 Mar 09:37 PM
BusinessYahoo boss to get $33 million payoutThe amount is lower than a $US44 million valuation disclosed in September14 Mar 07:44 AM
BusinessChinese investors court West CoastA delegation representing Chinese investors came to Hokitika last Thursday to meet the three Coast mayors.13 Mar 01:23 AM
KahuNew hope for breast cancer screeningMicrowave imaging could soon be available for breast screening to detect cancer.11 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelThe mystery of Xiamen's ancient homesA World Heritage site gives plenty of reasons to ponder its existence, writes Owen Young.10 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelChina to Paris in a vintage PorscheA vintage-car race from the Great Wall of China to the Place Vendome. What could possibly go wrong?09 Mar 09:53 PM
WorldRhino shot, killed at French parkIn a shocking new development, a rhino has been slaughtered at a French zoo for its horn.07 Mar 04:40 PM
New ZealandShow mercy, say school studentsPrimary school students challenge Michael Woodhouse to grant China's grieving shidu parents lifelong visas to visit their children's graves.07 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessUnease over Trump benefits Kiwi exportsTrump's confrontational rhetoric about Chinese trade policies hasn't won much support among Chinese consumers.02 Mar 09:12 PM
TravelVillage on a higher plane(Go south) where the skies are blue, markets authentic, food fantastic, locals friendly and Buddha is bigger, writes Andy Welch.28 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessZeffer cider juiced for Hawke's Bay moveAn Auckland export cider company is moving to Hawke's Bay and selling shares to help make the move.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTourist went for a walk, never returnedPolice are looking for a female tourist from China after she missed her flight.27 Feb 03:50 AM
Small BusinessSpinning yak yarn for outdoor clothingTwenty three year-old Stefan Warnaar was inspired to start his business on his OE. Warnaar opens up about competition.26 Feb 07:50 AM
AirlinesAir NZ profit forecast to fallAir New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.22 Feb 02:48 AM
AirlinesCathay Pacific eyes Christchurch - reportAn analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.21 Feb 03:47 AM
AirlinesAnother Chinese airline coming to NZSichuan Airlines has announced three times a week services to Auckland, the latest Chinese carrier to come to this country.21 Feb 01:32 AM
BDBDAgribusinessComvita turns to loss on China crackdownComvita turned to a loss in the first half of its financial year after Chinese authorities cracked down on people selling its products through informal trading channels.20 Feb 10:21 PM
New ZealandRaymond Huo set to return to ParliamentFormer Labour MP Raymond Huo will return to Parliament if Jacinda Ardern wins the Mt Albert by-election on Saturday.20 Feb 07:53 PM
EnergyChina's big win in Abu DhabiChinese companies are big winners in the competition among foreign bidders for stakes in Abu Dhabi's largest oil concession.20 Feb 05:32 PM
CompaniesSuccess for Taniwha Dragon Summit on day oneThe two-day Taniwha Dragon Economic Summit was hailed a success before lunch yesterday, Mondayachieving half its goal of $100 million 20 Feb 07:13 AM
New ZealandCompassion urged for quake-loss parentsPressure is mounting for the Government to reconsider the plea for lifelong visitor visas from Chinese parents who lost their only child in the Christchurch quake.20 Feb 03:58 AM
New ZealandThe parents who lost everythingA group who lost their only children in the Christchurch quake feel failed by two Govts.20 Feb 03:11 AM
TravelFive myths about the Great Wall of China1. You can see it from space Robert Ripley's tag-line - "Believe It or Not!" - was a great way of trundling out alluring half-truths20 Feb 03:00 AM
TravelZhujiajiao: Turn on the charmAncient water town conjures up a dreamlike vision of purity and simplicity, says Paul Rush.17 Feb 12:00 AM
AgribusinessKiwi exporters face trouble in ChinaFor Comvita, an unofficial "grey" channel into China has played a big part in its success, but a change in the rules has hit sales.16 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionRaybon KanRaybon Kan: Kiwi driving etiquette a culture crash for visitorsCOMMENT: As if driving on the wrong side of the road isn't confusing enough, what's really confusing is sitting in the wrong side of the car, writes Raybon Kan.15 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldWhy Kim's playboy brother had to goThe older brother of Kim Jong-un has been assassinated at an airport. This is why the North Korean dictator might have wanted him dead.15 Feb 01:05 AM
WorldKim's half-brother assassinatedIn a plot fit for a spy novel, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother has been killed in Malaysia.14 Feb 06:14 PM
Banking and financeChina's zombie province reveals troublesNowhere are China's rusted-out industries worse than in Liaoning, a province that's slumped into outright recession.13 Feb 11:20 PM
OpinionHeather Shotter: Embrace China in rooster's yearCOMMENT: Auckland needs to work harder and closer to build a two-way, long-term New Zealand-China relationship.11 Feb 04:00 PM
AirlinesEurope flights for under $1000Some return flights to Europe have fallen below $1000 and on sale to London for an "unheard" of $1099.10 Feb 04:00 AM
BusinessConway 'counselled' after ad for IvankaPresident Donald Trump's official counsellor, Kellyanne Conway has told TV audiences to "go buy Ivanka's stuff".09 Feb 06:40 PM
