World$105K on iPhone proposal. She says noChinese programmer was so sick of being single that he bought 99 iPhone 6s to propose to his girlfriend. It didn't end well.10 Nov 09:31 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Groser will walk a tightrope in BeijingHeightened tensions between the world's two superpowers will test the diplomatic skills of Trade Minister Tim Groser who arrives in Beijing before John Key for the formal Apec leaders meeting.04 Nov 08:30 PM
EconomyThe man running world's biggest wealth fundYngve Slyngstad, Norwegian wealth fund's CEO, says almost all investment decisions are affected by what happens in China.04 Nov 02:52 AM
BusinessApple and Alibaba talk marriage of mobile paymentsApple's Tim Cook and Alibaba's Jack Ma said they're open to working together to turn phones into tools for buying and selling stuff.29 Oct 12:45 AM
TravelBeijing: A chop off the old blockA Beijing hotpot organ-ises Neil Connor's taste buds.27 Oct 12:00 AM
BusinessAlibaba goes to Hollywood, for contentAlibaba's Jack Ma is on the prowl for entertainment it can sell to Chinese consumers through its set-top boxes.26 Oct 12:00 AM
WorldUS space drone: Theories flyIt arrived back at a California air base after dark. Only the eagle-eyed would have spotted the snub-nosed spacecraft gliding out of the black sky.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyWill more Chinese snap up NZ houses?An economist says China's plans to ease the restrictions its citizens face when investing overseas will see more Chinese money flowing into NZ's property market.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Interest ratesSpy fears put iconic hotel sale on holdConcerned about potential security risks, the US government is taking a close look at last week's sale of New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel to a Chinese insurance company.13 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandFailed property scheme linked to firmA failed property development is linked to a tax haven company that triggered an alleged money laundering probe into a wealthy businessman.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAccused of $129m fraud: Citizen Yan, the man with many namesMillionaire businessman accused of being responsible for a $129 million fraud.10 Oct 11:39 PM
BusinessChina cuts thousands of 'phantom' workers from payroll162,629 employees who had continued to draw salaries after leaving their posts have been removed from China's state payrolls.08 Oct 01:02 AM
Interest ratesChinese group buys Waldorf AstoriaNYC's Waldorf Astoria hotel is set to become the biggest prize yet for buyers from China who have been pouring money into US real estate.07 Oct 02:30 AM
TravelChina: Communists' last standJohn Summers travels to a city devoted to Maoism - a place where Stalin is revered as a hero of the people.06 Oct 02:00 AM
BDBDManufacturingSri Lanka suspends sale of Fonterra milk powderFonterra has confirmed Sri Lankan officials have suspended the sale of some Anchor milk powder, amid concerns it has made children sick.05 Oct 09:52 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Immigrant entrepreneurs - Zheng Li, Zing DesignYour Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks with Zheng Li of Zing Design.30 Sep 01:00 AM
WorldWhat are the Hong Kong protests about?Pro-democracy protesters are continuing demonstrations in Hong Kong, with riot police responding with tear gas. What set it all off?29 Sep 09:21 PM
WorldThe world's most polite protesters?Pro-democracy protesters may have engaged in a night of battles with police, but then they cleaned up and apologised to police who pepper-sprayed them.29 Sep 06:13 PM
AirlinesNew jet market worth $4.6 trillion - AirbusAirbus Group predicted airlines will buy planes worth $4.6 trillion at list prices over the next 20 years.26 Sep 03:47 AM
WorldAcademic dissident jailed for lifeA Chinese university professor who spoke out against the Communist Party's policies in the western region of Xinjiang has become the first dissident in almost a decade to be sentenced to life in prison.24 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessWhere do China's gamblers go?China's high-spending gamblers are looking to bet outside Macau amid a government assault on corruption and extravagance.20 Sep 02:30 AM
TravelThe graffiti wall of ChinaNot content with taking pictures, tourists are leaving their marks, says Stuart Leavenworth.03 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ commodity prices fall as dairy prices slideNew Zealand commodity prices fell for a sixth straight month in August, taking the index to a 17-month low.02 Sep 03:00 AM
ManufacturingFonterra unfazed by credit rating cutFonterra chief financial officer Lukas Paravicini said the cooperative continued to enjoy a solid balance sheet position, despite a credit rating downgrade by S&P.01 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's new ally sees falling salesFonterra is pinning its hopes on a tie-up with Chinese infant formula giant Beingmate as it pushes into China's lucrative baby milk market.28 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's $1billion splash-outFonterra says it plans to spend about $1.17 bon taking a 20 per cent stake in China's Beingmate Baby & Child to boost its baby formula aspirations there.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Adams: Fonterra's China play a canny moveWhat a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings was facing the fallout from the disastrous botulism false alarm, which sparked panic in markets across the globe, especially China.27 Aug 05:00 PM
