WorldWhite House orders ban on TikTokFederal agencies given 30 days to delete Chinese-owned social media app.28 Feb 06:03 PM
WorldChina claims it is ‘open and transparent’ about origin of Covid-19US officials remain divided on origin of virus; China says it has co-operated in search.28 Feb 05:40 PM
New ZealandTibetans angry convicted Chinese murderer used ‘Tibetan cause’ to fight deportationMembers of the Tibetan community in Auckland have distanced themselves from Li.28 Feb 08:01 AM
WorldCovid-19 origins still a mystery three years into pandemicDid the coronavirus originate in animals or leak from a Chinese lab?28 Feb 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLab leak most likely caused pandemic, US Energy Department saysNew York Times: New intelligence prompted the department to change its position.27 Feb 12:42 AM
WorldChina issues peace plan; Zelensky says he’ll await detailsChina is calling for a ceasefire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.24 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Searching for an endgame, a year on from Russia’s invasionOPINION: Our editorial on resolving the conflict in Ukraine.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Ukraine conflict means even more to NZ todayOPINION: One year since the Russian invasion should give us pause to reflect.23 Feb 11:30 PM
TravelChina anticipates billions of tourists in 2023A recent study suggests tourists will bring in trillions in 2023.22 Feb 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnother Chinese billionaire vanishes - and so does business confidenceNew York Times: Bao Fan 'assisting authorities with investigation', state media says.22 Feb 08:11 PM
World2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapseMore than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.22 Feb 04:26 PM
MarketsA2 Milk lifts first half profit by 22pc, says China still challengingA2 Milk's post-Covid recovery has continued with a lift in its first half profit.19 Feb 07:46 PM
World'Blacklist’: Australia and China's relations still shaky after 'peace'China has called it a 'win-win' but really it could just be seen as a win for Australia.19 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandNZ not taking action over Chinese-made surveillance camerasThe cameras made by Hikvision and Dahua are widespread in this country.18 Feb 10:48 PM
WorldChina's brazen balloon move sparks diplomatic firestorm, but what does it mean?Strategic analysts are struggling to come to grips with what China's incursion means.18 Feb 07:47 PM
WorldRussia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine war - USThe US has formally determined Russia has beaten, tortured and raped civilians.18 Feb 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow Fonterra plans to turn this year's challenges into opportunities: chairmanInflation, sustainability, R&D and China high on board's menu.17 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBeyond the balloon: The US-China spy gameFinancial Times: Chinese state intelligence-gathering has grown in ambition and scale.17 Feb 10:47 PM
WorldBizarre hobby group twist in ‘UFO’ downingA case of mistaken identity may have caused a hobby balloon group to be caught in drama.17 Feb 09:53 PM
TechnologyTikTok plans two more European data centres amid privacy fearsAuthorities are concerned masses of user data will be sent to China.17 Feb 09:36 PM
WorldBiden says US developing ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objectsThe "spy" balloon saga has escalated tensions between the US and China.16 Feb 08:02 PM
WorldChina threatens US entities over downing of balloonChina has accused the US of overreacting to a weather balloon that had flown off course.15 Feb 09:25 PM
WorldUS renews warning it will defend Philippines after China spatThe US will defend Filipino forces coming under attack in the disputed South China Sea.14 Feb 10:54 PM
WorldTaiwan threatens to shoot down any Chinese balloonsChina claims Taiwan as its territory and regularly sends fighter jets into its airspace.14 Feb 10:35 PM
WorldSpy balloon: Xi Jinping’s ‘big mistake’ revealedThe downing of a Chinese balloon by the US military has been embarrassing for Xi Jinping.14 Feb 08:17 PM
WorldWhite house addresses ‘alien’ speculationIt appears to be an invasion - but what kind? Is it China? Or is it aliens?13 Feb 10:52 PM
WorldPhilippines says China ship used laser against coast guardThe actions allegedly happened in the disputed South China Sea.13 Feb 10:08 PM
WorldBeijing says more than 10 US balloons flew in its airspaceWashington denies that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.13 Feb 07:00 PM
WorldClaim US ‘prepared to sacrifice’ AustraliaAn extraordinary new claim, seized on by China, posits that Australia’s being 'set up'.12 Feb 08:07 PM
WorldUS Senator says two downed mystery objects were balloonsLatest intercepted objects over US and Canada were at commercial flight height.12 Feb 05:22 PM
WorldCountry hits back at China's demandDangerous military pressure from China forcing Asian states to seek international support.11 Feb 08:52 PM
WorldUS says China balloon was for spying, part of huge aerial programme targeting 40 countriesSimilar balloons have floated over five continents, the US says.09 Feb 05:33 PM
PoliticsNZ Minister speaks on possibility of Chinese surveillance tech in Govt buildings after Aussie discoveryAlmost 1000 cameras and other devices found in Aussie Govt buildings will be removed.09 Feb 03:46 AM
WorldHow US sees China spying as major worryThe US claims China has been brazenly spying in far less public ways.09 Feb 12:16 AM