WorldTrump says wealthy buyers lined up for TikTok amid US-China tensionsThe US President said approval by Xi Jinping is likely needed for the sale to proceed.29 Jun 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou Shane Te Pou: We don't need to be pulled into a 19th-century arms raceOPINION: China remains NZ's largest trade partner despite tensions. 28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
WorldTrump halts trade talks with Canada over digital services taxTrump called Canada 'very difficult' to trade with on Truth Social.27 Jun 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon shines on global stage but has work to do at homeLuxon's international meetings included French President Macron and EU President von der Leyen.27 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandFrom the disappearance to the chaotic trial: The murder of Yanfei BaoTrue crime podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch. 27 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldChina confirms trade deal framework reached with USBeijing would 'review and approve' items under export controls.27 Jun 08:13 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisUnpredictable Trump: US strike has given China more to think aboutNYT analysis: US leader is a wild card for China in scenarios of how the US would respond.26 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldFlooding in China displaces 80,000 as extreme weather worsensHeavy rain submerged a football field under three metres of water.25 Jun 05:39 AM
BusinessHow US trade policies are driving toy prices to record highsToy prices rose a record 2.2% between April and May, far outpacing inflation.24 Jun 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDanone's NZ profits surge, dividend doubles to $19.8m Revenue increased 32% to $591.99m.24 Jun 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBack from bankruptcy: Virgin Australia soars on ASX debut, up 7.6%Virgin Australia lists on ASX after five years away from the sharemarket.24 Jun 02:26 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policyNZ aims to attract more Chinese tourists during the off-season.24 Jun 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld ‘The better life is out of reach’: The Chinese dream is slipping awayNew York Times: China’s economic slowdown is making social mobility a fading dream.23 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain worldOPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon’s lack of geopolitical experience is showingOPINION: PM Christopher Luxon risks looking rather naive and potentially worse.21 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Special visas policy is fraught with potholesOPINION: We must avoid a wider conflict with China at all costs.21 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldSecrets of Okunoshima: Poison gas island's hidden WWII historyThe factory had produced 6616 tons of toxic gases by the war's end.21 Jun 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThe unique camera China used to film Christopher Luxon and what it meansA Chinese cameraman brought a unique camera to film Luxon in Beijing. 21 Jun 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Is it time to reassess our independence?OPINION: The big challenges for the country are not going away.20 Jun 11:00 PM
CrimeDuo jailed after vigilante burglary of Epsom mansion terrorises wrong womanThey were paid to target a woman embroiled in an alleged international pyramid scheme. 20 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandNZ pauses $18.2m aid to Cook Islands amid China deal tensionsThe pause in aid affects health, education, and tourism marketing.20 Jun 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIn pictures: Matariki in Beijing The Prime Minister celebrated Matariki in China. 20 Jun 03:56 AM
Politics‘Ups and downs’: Xi Jinping's assessment of China-NZ relationship in Luxon meetingThe Prime Minister has met the Chinese leader in Beijing. 20 Jun 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘No, it’s not’: Luxon denies new China flight part of Belt and Road InitiativeChina thinks NZ has signed up to a big Belt and Road project. Luxon disagrees.19 Jun 09:00 PM
WorldSerial rapist jailed for life, may have targeted 50+ womenLondon court sentences Zhenhao Zou after he drugged and raped 10 women.19 Jun 08:06 PM
WorldTrump's policies are reshaping global financial dynamicsMany investors are pulling money out of the US, affecting the dollar's value.19 Jun 07:44 PM
WorldWhy Trump's 'Golden Dome' defence plan raises global security concernsTrump’s defence system plan aims to be operational by 2029.19 Jun 07:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Taiwan needs its own power sources more than everChina's drills around Taiwan simulated blocking crucial energy shipments.19 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldTrump gives TikTok 90 more days to find buyer, again delayed banByteDance is in talks with US investors to reduce its share in TikTok.19 Jun 05:53 PM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new lowOPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meetingOPINION: The timing of Winston Peters' announcement is curious.19 Jun 12:49 AM
Travel newsNew flight route to turn Auckland into China-South America gatewayThe 'Southern Link' will directly connect Aotearoa to Argentina by year's end.18 Jun 11:36 PM
