China 'wins gamble' with rocket debris strike
Uncontrolled re-entry of high-speed spacecraft parts criticised as 'reckless' and 'lazy'.
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First footage shows out-of-control Chinese rocket re-entering Earth's atmosphere
Thousands of space watchers are busily tracking the Long March 5B's journey.
Out-of-control rocket: North Island named as latest crash location
But don't panic - most debris will be burned up on re-entry and land in the ocean.
Sherpa guide scales Mount Everest for record 25th time
Kami Rita and 11 other Sherpas were fixing ropes ready for this year's influx of climbers.
China lashes out over NZ's Uighur declaration
It would 'harm the mutual trust between China and NZ', embassy says.
Chinese rocket likely to plunge to Earth this weekend
Where it will hit 'cannot be pinpointed until within hours of its re-entry'.
Where will NZ stand in rising tensions between China and other allies?
New Zealand could eventually come under real pressure to pick a side.
Parliament condemns 'severe human rights abuses' against Uighur in China
Meanwhile the Government has been for removing 'genocide' from the motion.
Chinese tourists gravely offended by scenic tour scam
Visitors were outraged as their 'tour guide' began hawking burial plots.
Labour has 'genocide' term removed from debate over Uighur abuses
Act's Brooke van Velden is 'disappointed' but happy to still debate human rights issues.
Student tricked out of $30k in online dating scam
The worst part for Christine wasn't the huge financial cost but the romantic deception.
China's audit of apple export sites over, now we wait
Apple and pear exports earned $900m last year.
Wellington in path of China rocket's uncontrolled re-entry
Where and when the rocket stage will land is impossible to predict.
'Sanctioned massacres': China again accuses Australia of bloodbath in Afghanistan
China issues fresh attack on Aussie, with a poster taking aim at its troops
Greens back motion over Uighur genocide vote
They do so 'in solidarity with the Uighur people'.
'Ugly oaf': Top diplomat's shocking F-bomb rant against China
The outburst is the latest in the South China Sea dispute.
NZ will call for Covid-19 origins to be clear - Ardern
The PM will today join an international panel to discuss disease outbreak preparation.
Meet the man China wants to silence
Beijing sanctions leading Uyghur researcher and is attempting to silence foreign critics.
Editorial: Biden's low key first 100 days
Editorial: The Biden presidency is somehow both quiet and eventful.
Greens, Labour undecided over Uyghur genocide motion
The Act Party is seeking support to debate the motion in the House on Wednesday.
John Key and Helen Clark push back on China critics
China Summit: Ex leaders say New Zealand should follow its own path on China.
Ardern: There are some things China and NZ will not agree on
The PM delivered a strong-worded speech on the differences between China and NZ.
Beijing's 'Little Blue Men' spread through South China Sea
China foreign ministry claims huge fleet is "fishing boats" sheltering from poor weather.
Unfolding drama as crew jumps ship in Townsville
A crew member is on the run after jumping ship in a dramatic escape in Queensland.
Biden calls for US to enter a new superpower struggle
New York Times: "We have to prove democracy still works," the US president says.
China launches main part of its 1st permanent space station
China launches first space station that will host astronauts long term.
Two children killed and 16 people injured after stabbing rampage at Chinese kindergarten
Two dead and 16 injured after stabbing rampage at Chinese kindergarten.
Is there a war coming between China and the US?
New York Times: The post-World War II order is being challenged now more than ever.
Nerves high among food exporters over China audits
Meat exporters nervous about new Chinese audits with seafoods halt still unresolved.
A graying China may have to put off retirement. Workers aren't happy
New York Times: Most workers retire by 60, but the government says that must change.
Act to call for declaration of 'genocide' in Xinjiang, China
The motion would ask MPs whether human rights abuses in Xinjiang amount to genocide.
'Red Tourism' draws Chinese on centennial of Communist Party
Tourists flock to historic sites marking the anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.
Australian official warns 'drums of war' are beating with China
One of the Australia's top national security officials is calling for action.
Taiwan mobilises forces to thwart Chinese invasion
Everything from cyber attacks, blockades to full scale war is being prepared for.