Analysis: Russia and China rise from their knees to challenge US dominance
But show of unity between Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping cannot obscure unequal partnership.
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Why these Winter Olympics are a watershed moment for NZ sport
OPINION: The young stars set for success in China will light up snow sports in Aotearoa.
Russia, China push back against US in pre-Olympics summit
Leaders of Russia and China declare joint opposition to any expansion of NATO.
Winter Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremony
Three huge fireworks displays and a massive HD LED floor highlighted proceedings.
AJ Hackett's Olympian daughter Margaux: 'I have Dad's love of adrenaline'
Defying gravity is in Olympic skier Margaux Hackett's blood.
Sébastien Desclée: Why don't we organise the next Winter Olympics in the Saudi desert?
Sébastien Desclée on why sport shouldn't be dictated by money.
Putin in Beijing for Olympic Games and Xi talks amid Ukraine tensions
Putin's presence makes him the highest-profile guest at the winter sports event.
Torture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extradition
Lawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.
'Genocide Games': China's treatment of Uighurs shined upon before Olympics
Controversy as spotlight on the host country's treatment of ethnic minorities.
Peng Shuai to meet Olympics chief amid 'mental state' fears
The safety of Shuai has become a cause for global concern during the last three months.
Video of mentally ill woman chained in shack stirs anger in China
New York Times: The video has gone viral with netizens demanding authorities intervene.
Staffers complain of racism, abuse by WHO leader in Asia
Staffers have accused top director of the WHO in the Western Pacific of racist behaviour.
Air NZ crew barred from Hong Kong after Dreamliner diversion
Crew confined to aircraft after Hong Kong authorities refused to process them.
Bizarre deals expose China's 'looming risk'
As China's property crisis escalates, attention is turning to a truly bizarre strategy.
How a tussle over a T-shirt at the Aussie Open reignited Peng Shuai debate
New York Times: The spotlight has shifted from Peng Shuai. One fan really wanted it back.
Richard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than Covid
OPINION: NZ is dangerously isolated and has less international influence than ever before.
Matt Brown: Don't count Robinson out despite struggles heading into Olympics
OPINION: The Queenstown skier will be a contender in Beijing.
Gwynne Dyer: A magic number in the politics of population
OPINION: By 2100, more than half world's population will be in the Middle East and Africa.
China tests 2m in Beijing, lifts Covid lockdown in Xi'an
Anyone who buys cold medicine is also being tested for Covid 19 in Xi'an.
China's games: How Xi Jinping is staging the Olympics on his terms
New York Times: China has managed to fulfill its promises and cow its critics.
Brady burglary investigators briefed on diplomatic immunity
Police team investigating burglary of academic China specialist asked NZSIS for help.
Global aid effort under way as big forces help tiny Tonga
The HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.
China sticks with Covid elimination, but for how long?
New York Times: China is going to extreme lengths to quell outbreaks.
China's economy is slowing, a worrying sign for the world
New York Times: Growth has faltered as home buyers and consumers become cautious.
Supply chain woes could worsen as China imposes new Covid lockdowns
New York Times: Zero-tolerance policy could throw a wrench in the global conveyor belt.
'Let it rip?': Doubt cast on whether lockdowns work to slow Omicron
Despite extreme measures, one nation's zero Covid policy doesn't seem to be working.
Evasiveness and bad decisions: What Taiwan's doctors saw in Wuhan two years ago
From the outset, the local officials appeared evasive,
15 'overrated' destinations travellers think you should avoid
Get your bucket list out, some destinations may not make the cut.
China faces Omicron test weeks ahead of Beijing Olympics
China is battling multiple coronavirus outbreaks in half a dozen cities.
Major sponsors muted in runup to Beijing Winter Olympics
Sponsors are distancing themselves from China's historically dismal human rights record.
Omicron deepens uncertainty surrounding Beijing Olympics
New York Times: Olympics are three weeks away, but tickets have yet to go on sale.
Woman trapped on blind date for days by citywide lockdown
Stuck on an awkward first date with no way to escape?
The army of millions who enforce China's zero-Covid policy, at all costs
New York Times: China's zero Covid policy has a dedicated following.
China cancels US flights after passengers test positive for Covid-19
China dishes out cancellations after US flights deliver Covid-19 positive passengers.