New ZealandJurors shown knives found near murdered womanThe knives found near the body of a stabbed woman in a suitcase have been handed around a jury in a transparent case.14 Sep 01:15 AM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWorld shares surge on optimismWorld share prices surged overnight, bolstered by solid data from US, China and a good European growth forecast.13 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandStudent begins trial for apartment murderAn Auckland woman died after being stabbed in the heart twice before having her body stuffed inside a suitcase, a court heard today.13 Sep 01:40 AM
All BlacksRugby: Hong Kong test in doubt?There is speculation that the fourth Bledisloe Cup test could be moved from Hong Kong to Europe due to poor ticket sales.07 Sep 07:37 PM
CommoditiesNZ microbe to produce ethanol from Chinese pollutionA local biotech firm is set to use its patented microbe technology in China.07 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleWorld at their feetWorld celebrates 21 years in the fashion business and its ongoing plans to keep breaking barriers.07 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelForeign food not to everyone's tasteI was sitting in a restaurant in Urumqi, in northern China, enjoying the spicy food smells from the kitchen, when a plaintiff Australian voice quavered across the room, "I want steak, eggs and chips."06 Sep 09:30 PM
InvestmentThe woman in the bubbleOne-time factory worker Zhang Xin rode China's property boom.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: 'Racism' remarks just humourMaurice Williamson's comments that opponents of land sales to foreigners were sometimes being racist was a case of humour backfiring, John Key said today.03 Sep 02:51 AM
TravelSilk Road: Monk's quest ends at place of peaceThe temple of a famous Buddhist reconciles tensions between communism and religion, writes Jim Eagles.01 Sep 05:30 PM
AgribusinessGreen goldAfter years in the doldrums, forestry is booming. Could this be the start of a new golden age, or is the next bust already on the way? Nick Smith reports.29 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessDrinking our wine, hereChina is now our wine industry's fastest-growing export market.28 Aug 05:30 PM