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Mum discovers at wedding that son's bride is her long-lost daughter
She searched for her daughter for years before they were reunited in the most joyful way.
Experts predict when to expect expanded NZ travel bubble
While there was confidence the vaccine reduced transmission, further data was required.
IMF forecasts biggest global boom in 40 years
A path out of the pandemic is now clear and the US economy will lead growth, the IMF says.
China's Bitcoin mining threatens climate goals
The process of 'mining' cryptocurrency has been criticised due to its energy intensity.
Why NZ's big Apec challenge is so important
Progress on key trade issues is a major part of the forum - chairman
With swarms of ships, Beijing tightens its grip on South China Sea
New York Times: China has a new strategy in disputed waters: flood the zone.
Aussie host slams NZ Govt for 'backstabbing' allies
News host accused New Zealand of 'sucking up to the Chinese dictatorship'.
Local Focus: Pounamu combines Chinese and Māori art forms in fashion show
Waka huia and Chinese bowl-forms on display. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Alliance of autocracies? China wants a new world order
New York Times: China and the US battle for supporters in an increasingly divided world
How Zespri plans to counter rogue gold fruit growing in China
The risk of doing nothing to address rogue growing in China is significant, says Zespri.
Lawyer wants state investigation into case of arrested Chinese workers
A lawyer for Chinese nationals alleges they have been victims of human trafficking.
China approves law reversing democratic freedom in Hong Kong
The elected seats in the Hong Kong legislature will be reduced to less than a quarter.
How China's outrage machine kicked up a storm over H&M
New York Times: Memes and hashtags started a tsunami of fury over Xinjiang cotton.
Virus origins remain unclear in WHO-China inquiry
New York Times: "We may never find the true origins," an expert said.
Truck carrying Evergreen container causes traffic jam in China, goes viral
It has not been a good week for the world of freight and logistics.
How China is prepping for global financial meltdown
We're in one of "great bubbles of financial history" and it's about to pop, say experts.
'Power for Power': North Korea returns to a show of force
New York Times: Pressure from the US could again push the Korean Peninsula towards war.
National joins call for Uighur investigation
The time to allow access is now, says former foreign minister Gerry Brownlee.
China condemns US for pandemic response and racism
Damning report from Chinese Cabinet opens with the words 'I can't breathe'.
Chinese workers facing deportation put in 'precarious situation'
Law-breaking employers should be the focus rather than workers, advocacy group says.
Large Chinese flotilla descends on South China Sea reef
Chinese flotilla's presence a 'provocative action of militarising the area'.
Spilt Milk? The furore over controversial former a2 Milk boss
The tenure of a former a2 Milk chief executive has been playing out in the Aussie media.
The garage sale find that sold for almost $1m
Six other such bowls are known - and most are in museums.
China blasts US 'evil past of genocide' at UN rights body
The verbal attack reflects growing rivalry between the world's top two economic powers.
'Polar bear prison' hotel, fully booked to activists' dismay
'Haven't we learned anything about animal cruelty?'
Gwynne Dyer: The Quad awakes
Opinion: Quadrilateral dialogue stirs tensions in Asia-Pacific - aimed at a common foe.
Worst sandstorm in a decade cloaks Beijing in apocalyptic haze
Strong winds blow sand from the Gobi desert across much of northern China.
Migrant mum desperate to bring kids over slams MIQ fee hike as 'inhumane'
From March 25, MIQ fees rise from $3100 to $5520, and $2990 for each additional adult.
Fonterra's China team puts Anchor brand in lights
Chinese created 150,000 online greetings posters using Anchor designs.
Grant Dalton's new $3.7m 'power cat' yacht with $5200 wine fridge
The boat is being built in a Chinese factory.
NZ and Australia condemn Hong Kong electoral reform by China
The two countries expressed deep concerns about changes to Hong Kong's electoral system.
China's jaded techies find a hero in Elon Musk
New York Times: The Tesla boss and digital prankster is striking a chord.