WorldPresident Xi’s alarming remark before leaving PutinChina’s ruler declared changes 'not seen in 100 years'.22 Mar 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessChina's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaroundCompany hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.22 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldDuelling summits: Japan, China leaders visit rival capitals in Ukraine warJapanese PM visits Ukraine, hours after Chinese President Xi arrives in Russia.21 Mar 06:33 AM
World‘Serious threat’: Push for government ban on TikTok in AustraliaA completed review is expected to see Australia follow the US and UK in a govt-wide ban.20 Mar 10:22 PM
WorldPutin welcomes China’s Xi to MoscowRussian President welcomes China's plan to settle 'acute crisis' in Ukraine.20 Mar 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldLab leak or not? How politics shaped the battle over Covid’s originNew York Times: Lab leak gains traction, even as evidence builds virus came from market.19 Mar 11:51 PM
WorldHow a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi's visit to RussiaXi Jinping plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week in Moscow.18 Mar 02:46 AM
WorldScientists uncover new Covid origin clueExpert says the DNA findings are significant, even though they aren’t definitive.17 Mar 11:25 PM
WorldChina leader Xi to meet Putin in MoscowRussia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine is expected to dominate discussions.17 Mar 08:50 AM
Politics'Risks are not acceptable': TikTok app banned on MP phonesIt follows similar moves across the globe.16 Mar 11:35 PM
TechnologyChina says US suppressing TikTok after Biden calls for saleThe White House gave federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices.16 Mar 09:07 PM
World'Worst deal in all history’: Former Aussie PM's attack on nuclear sub planAustralia is planning to buy nuclear-powered submarines from the US.15 Mar 05:53 PM
New ZealandChinese businessman takes action in NZ courts to prise $1.5m from millionaire murderer Fang SunNew Zealand court issues order enforcing Chinese judgment.15 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldInsidious threat 'ever-present': China adopts Russia’s disinformation tacticsChina is stepping up its global efforts to shape public - and political - opinions.12 Mar 11:10 PM
WorldIt's raining what? The city being battered by bizarre phenomenonResidents of one city were left ducking for cover and needing to use umbrellas.12 Mar 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ must do 'whatever it takes' to end child abuseOPINION: Letters on diversity, education, Ruth Dyson, Rob Campbell, and Mark Mitchell.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘If you send me back I will die’: Dramatic escape for first defector to NZ since Cold WarEx-Chinese consulate staffer feared his Catholicism was putting his life in danger.10 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldXi Jinping awarded third term as China’s president, extending ruleUnder previous a previous tradition Chinese leaders handed over power once a decade.10 Mar 09:33 AM
WorldChina fires up over ’Cold War mentality’China has sensationally accused Australia of trying to stir up an arms race in the region.09 Mar 11:02 PM
WorldAustralia to buy nuclear-powered subs made in US under Aukus agreementIt comes after Australia cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract for a French-built fleet09 Mar 08:10 PM
WorldChina threatens 'confrontation' if the US doesn't back offQin Gang warns that Beijing and the US are headed for "confrontation".08 Mar 09:39 PM
WorldXi accuses US of trying to block China’s developmentIs the United States out to sabotage China? Chinese leaders think so.08 Mar 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Economic coercion': Govt fears China using trade as a weaponOfficials are working on a plan to make New Zealand resilient to a China trade freeze08 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldChinese minister warns of conflict unless US changes courseCombative statement says America has 'deviated from the rational and sound' track.07 Mar 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyCan TikTok convince the world it is not a tool for China?Financial Times: The app faces a fight for its future as spying fears escalate.07 Mar 04:20 AM
WorldFugees star to stand trial for alleged 'secret lobbying'Pras Michel is charged with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.06 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldGermany warns of ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to RussiaOlaf Scholz has threatened to crack down on China if they send weapons and aid to Russia.05 Mar 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Reopened China may be good for UkraineOPINION: Our editorial looks at how Beijing will be keen to get back to business.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldUS, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasionUS Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.02 Mar 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrown agency on investment committee member’s tweet calling China an ‘enemy state’Fund manager sees possible fallout for NZ.02 Mar 04:35 AM
WorldChina, Belarus presidents call for Ukraine ceasefire, talksPresidents urge a ceasefire to bring about a political settlement to Ukraine conflict.01 Mar 11:29 PM
WorldCovid conspiracy theories soar after report of originsEach attempt to look at where the virus started is swamped by misinformation.01 Mar 05:24 PM
TravelMajor tourist destination announces massive mask policy changeThe new mask rule will impact all visitors as of March 1.01 Mar 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat we know and don’t know about the origins of Covid-19New York Times: Conclusive evidence hard to come by and intelligence agencies are split.28 Feb 07:52 PM
