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
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
