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Five years after vanishing, this billionaire faces trial
New York Times: Secrecy surrounding the case in part due to sensitive information.
China claim they 'can now read people's minds'
Another development in Xi Jinping's relentless pursuit of a technological dystopia.
Editorial: NZ's hard sell and painstaking gains in US and Europe
EDITORIAL: It has been Jacinda Ardern's toughest overseas trade mission yet.
National: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'
National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.
Shane Jones: Where is Jacinda Ardern positioning NZ in foreign policy rejig?
OPINION: Former Cabinet Minister questions PM's direction on foreign policy.
Biden aims at China in new illegal fishing policy framework
The Biden administration is stepping up efforts to combat illegal fishing by China.
Opinion: Can you blame poor Pacific nations like mine for turning to China?
New York Times: If the US and its allies ignore the Pacific, China will step right in.
After years of acrimony, China and Australia cautiously reach out
New York Times: Arrival of new Govt in Australia has set the stage for ministerial talks.
'Nowhere to hide': How China is using big data to police the future
New York Times: 1.4b Chinese are constantly watched. Now their future is scrutinised too.
A better sense that NZ is part of Asia but warmth to China at all time low, survey finds
Six in 10 New Zealanders regarded China as a threat, with 13 per cent saw it as a friend.
China's once-sizzling property market has started to cool
New York Times: China's property market is bad news for the overall economy.
China's brazen move against the US
Beijing's bold move in international waters - a threat to close a key waterway for the US.
China launches new-generation aircraft carrier that rivals those of West
The carrier uses an electromagnetic catapult launch system.
NZ all talk, no action on diversifying exports beyond China
Exporters as a whole have continued to focus on furthering their reach into China.
Brutal beating of women in China highlights risk of saying 'no'
New York Times: Graphic CCTV footage of attack on female diners sparks a public outcry.
China 'discovers message from aliens'
A report suggesting an alien civilisation may have been found was published in China.
China's leader reasserts support for 'legitimacy' of Russia's security concerns
Moscow and Beijing have increasingly aligned their foreign policies against the West.
Aussie foreign minister putting ours 'to shame' with Solomons trip - Act
Three weeks into the job Penny Wong has already visited more countries than Mahuta.
Jumbo farewell: Hong Kong's famous floating diner is gone
She fed Queen Elizabeth and Tom Cruise, now the Hong Kong icon is to be towed off.
For its next zero Covid chapter, China turns to mass testing
New York Times: Residents must show negative tests to go shopping or use public services.
As China rattles sabres, Taiwan asks: Are we ready for war?
New York Times: Russia's brutal war in Ukraine has been confronting for Taiwan.
Sāmoa PM says 'no plans' with China over militarisation
Sāmoa Prime Minister's first official bilateral overseas trip since elected PM last year.
NZ and Solomon Islands agree to develop maritime security plan
The move comes amid months of regional tensions and concerns.
Global economic crisis makes China dangerous
ANALYSIS: Experts warn the West to redefine its economic relationship with China.
Woman's 'missing boyfriend' found with wife and 3 kids in the UK
Woman trying to find "missing" boyfriend discovers he'd been hiding a huge secret
China, NZ and the Pacific: 'Be careful how you swim in the shark pool'
Helen Clark, John McKinnon and James Clad on finding a course between superpowers.
Aus-NZ like 'family', but win on 501s remains elusive
Jacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese keen to turn over a new leaf in transtasman relations.
Watch: 501 deportations to continue, despite Ardern's 'forceful' feedback
"Australia has gone out of the naughty corner": Albanese strikes a happy note with Ardern.
'Power in the collective': Ardern says Pacific nations must stick together
Best way to rebuff China's advances is by working collectively, Jacinda Ardern says.
Bryce Edwards: The problem of 'blindly following' the US against China
OPINION: NZ may have jumped off its foreign policy tightrope act between China and US.
'Secret' Chinese base: NZ opposes increasing militarisation
Chinese military base in Cambodia reportedly hosting groundbreaking ceremony this week.
Watch: Ardern to meet new Aussie PM, 501 policy on agenda
Jacinda Ardern will have dinner with Anthony Albanese on Thursday.
NZ needs to put its money where its mouth is with China
COMMENT: Chinese influence and power in the Pacific a reality that can't be wished away.