WorldUS rejects global pandemic rules, citing sovereignty concernsTrump's administration began withdrawing from the World Health Organisation on January 20.19 Jul 05:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPrepare for war: Defence Minister tells Army recruits to be ready for combat'People don't join the Army to sit at home and fight over the remote control.'18 Jul 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNick Mowbray's vision for cut-price homes - and when company could launchZuru has invested more in this venture than its consumer goods division.18 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTrump is doing something no one wantsNYT Opinion: Middle powers would prefer the US plays an important, if less dominant, role.17 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina tests the waters of how far its navy can operateNew York Times: Exercises involving two aircraft carriers were held in seas near Japan.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldChinese farmer makes splash with homemade submarineThe sub can dive to eight metres and stay underwater for 30 minutes.17 Jul 06:24 AM
WorldHow Taiwan is preparing for potential conflict with ChinaDrills simulated wartime aid distribution and a mass-casualty event.17 Jul 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Unusual system': Bond delay and power supply system lead to fine for landlordThe tenant had no power for hours at a time due to a 'complicated' metering system.17 Jul 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLiquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.16 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAustralian leader’s bonhomie in China belies delicate balancing actNYT analysis: Albanese aims to stabilise links with Beijing, despite US security pressure.15 Jul 09:35 PM
WorldTech giants scramble to meet AI's looming energy crisisAI could consume 3% of the world’s electricity by 2030, the IEA says.15 Jul 07:00 PM
WorldAlbanese and Xi meet in Beijing to boost economic co-operationThe leaders focused on economic co-operation, despite regional tensions.15 Jul 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe world's most powerful military is weak in a key areaNew York Times: China has a huge advantage in an influential area of warfare - drones.14 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldInside Laos' notorious economic zone: A hub for scams and crimeA lotus tops a casino in a city analysts say is a cybercrime centre.14 Jul 05:00 PM
World'No guarantee': Top graduates confront bleak job prospects in ChinaYouth unemployment in China for ages 16-24 was 21.3% in June 2023.14 Jul 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWoman awarded $500k after deceitful sale of rotting Auckland house One defendant used a dehumidifier to falsely claim the house was dry.11 Jul 08:14 PM
WorldLeaked audio: Trump says he told Putin he would ‘bomb the s*** out of Moscow’The US President told a private gathering of fundraisers that Putin ‘believed me 100%’.10 Jul 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyQuattro plans office upgrades to create $650m of assets in Auckland CBDQuattro plans to significantly gentrify the mid-town buildings.09 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldTrump announces fresh tariffs, EU deal expected soonTrump set new tariff rates for seven countries, effective August 1.09 Jul 07:19 PM
WorldAsia number one target of Trump's tariff lettersTrump warned 14 countries of higher import tariffs starting from August 1.08 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why Trump's Budget deal spells trouble for US economyOPINION: US federal debt is projected to reach 130% of GDP within a decade.08 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTrump's tariff threats spark uncertainty, target key US alliesIndonesia and Bangladesh face tariffs of 32% and 35%, respectively.08 Jul 05:51 AM
WorldTrump announces tariffs of 25-40% on 14 countriesThe President stated that the tariffs would take effect on August 1.07 Jul 11:29 PM
World'Maximum pressure': US tariffs set to rise in trade standoffUS tariffs start on August 1 if no deals are struck, says Scott Bessent.07 Jul 03:15 AM
WorldChina relaxes visa rules to show off rich history and cyberpunk coolTrump's return has given China another chance to win friends and influence other nations.06 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldBrics leaders to challenge US tariffs at Rio summitThe Brics aim to address global trade concerns amid rising US tariffs.06 Jul 01:49 AM
BusinessSilicon Valley to NZ: Kiwi Facebook Marketplace inventor is back home to give backBowen Pan says NZ's tech sector is 'unrecognisable for the better' after 13 years away.05 Jul 12:00 AM
AirlinesPacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food dealAirlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.04 Jul 01:13 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know: How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen?New York Times: The spiritual leader says his charitable trust will name his successor.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDrone rescues stranded man during flood in ChinaNew York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.02 Jul 01:08 AM
WorldJapan's H2A rocket retires after 50 launches, faces commercial hurdlesIt launched more than 70 satellites, mainly for Japan’s Government.01 Jul 05:00 PM
World'Real and immediate threat': North Korean operatives accused of infiltrating US firmsZhenxing Wang has been arrested and six Chinese and two Taiwan nationals indicted.01 Jul 08:52 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Balancing US alliance and global peaceOPINION: America celebrates its 249th birthday this week.30 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldBeijing partially lifts ban on Japan seafoodImports will exclude 10 of Japan's 47 prefectures, including Fukushima and Tokyo.30 Jun 04:37 AM
