LifestyleChilli may lower blood pressure, scientists saySpicy food flavoured with hot chilli peppers contains a natural chemical ingredient that may lower blood pressure, the study revealed.04 Aug 02:30 AM
WorldShaolin temple on heritage listShaolin temple, the Buddhist monastery that's also the birthplace of Chinese kung fu, is now a World Heritage site.03 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCrafar farms - behind the facadeThe Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.01 Aug 03:45 PM
New ZealandCustoms link in smugglers' $17m P plotA Customs broker has been charged with helping smuggle drugs worth up to $17 million.30 Jul 05:30 PM
AgribusinessChina dairy investor's links revealedA Chinese businessman alleged to be behind ambitious plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in NZ's dairy industry has only recently severed his business links with Jenny Shipley.29 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessSoftware firm searches for China successLocal software company Pingar has begun an ambitious push into the Chinese language computer search engine business.28 Jul 04:00 PM
PhotosChina floods kill hundredsThree-quarters of China's provinces have been hit by floods and more than 1000 people have died or been lost in the severe flooding so far this year.27 Jul 12:47 AM
Business<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Chinese-script domain names a web milestoneDebate over .xxx websites has eclipsed news about a move that will benefit a billion users.25 Jul 03:45 PM
Personal FinanceChinese investors claim they are blocked from NZWealthy Chinese investors say strict fund transfer policies are preventing them from becoming investor migrants in New Zealand.20 Jul 04:00 PM
