China: A different hat
The lure is compelling - a market of 1.4 billion people, growing daily in size and affluence, with a thirst for New Zealand-made produce and expertise.
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We need to talk about China
As Prime Minister John Key leads a super-sized political and trade delegation to China, Weekend Herald writers assess our fast-developing relationship with the world's new economic superpower.
Nth Korea on everyone's agenda
The North Korea security crisis will be high on tomorrow's agenda when Prime Minister John Key meets new President of China Xi Jinping on the Chinese tropical island of Hainan, at the Boao Forum for Asia.
Fran O'Sullivan: China trade high on Key-Gillard agendas
John Key has booked a drink with Julia Gillard during the weekend's Boao forum on Hainan island where they are joining 11 other leaders on Chinese president Xi Jinping's dance card.
China sees investment openings
Finance Minister Bill English says Chinese investors are starting to think about New Zealand again as an investment destination, including for the state-owned enterprises share-float.
Hong Kong: Feast for foodies
Let your taste buds run free in Hong Kong - a food destination full of surprises.
New milk powder scandal in China
The Chinese partner of a major Swiss baby formula manufacturer has been accused of deliberately mislabelling milk powder.
China wine market soars
China is becoming an increasingly important market for New Zealand wine and a group of local firms is hoping to boost sales further by making an appearance the Chengdu Wine Fair.
Journalist arrested on live TV (+vid)
A foreign journalist in China has had the bizarre experience of being arrested and detained by police, while live on a British news channel.
Lantau Island: A tale of two statues
On Lantau Island off Hong Kong, Duncan Gillies sees Snow White and an extremely large Buddha.
Shane Jones report: What's in it?
Shane Jones has received a draft copy of the auditor-general's report into his decision to grant Chinese billionaire William Yan citizenship - but won't reveal the contents.
Kidnapper loses bid for licence
A Chinese migrant convicted over a kidnapping and $1 million ransom plot was allowed to work here after support from a former Associate Immigration Minister.
Truck explosion possible cause of bridge collapse
A bridge on a major expressway in central China collapsed, leaving the twisted remains of cars and trucks scattered among the rubble as state media reported at least eight deaths.
Boom in live cattle exports to China
Demand for New Zealand dairy livestock in China appears to be booming, with more than 38,000 live animals leaving our shores for Chinese pastures last year.
China censors cut key Skyfall scenes
Movie censors in China have cut references to torture and prostitution in the country from the Bond film Skyfall.
Chinese firm plans $210m NZ milk plant
Yashili International Holdings is the latest Chinese company looking to invest in New Zealand.
China now second biggest visitor pool
The world's most populous nation has toppled the UK as NZ's second-biggest pool for visitors, though still well behind Australia.