PremiumPremiumWorldCrossing the red line: Behind China's takeover of Hong KongNew York Times: The clampdown was years in the making, and many signals were missed.29 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Pure hearsay': Chinese deny spies at universities claimEmbassy says accusations from lecturers are 'pure hearsay' and 'groundless'.28 Jun 06:05 PM
BusinessFonterra strikes $163m deal on China farmsThe dairy giant's 51 per cent stake in the business will bring in $88m.28 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandLecturers: 'Chinese spies in NZ universities'People not enrolled in courses "turning up to lectures and gathering intelligence".27 Jun 06:39 PM
World'Dragon man' discovery: Is this humankind's closest relative?Homo longi may have overlapped, met and lived alongside Homo sapiens, scientists say.25 Jun 10:52 PM
WorldPentagon UFO report: US unable to explain 144 sightings; no alien link foundA long-awaited intel report on UFOs makes one thing clear: the truth is still out there.25 Jun 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'It's like Everest' - NZ developer on Guangzhou-built house delays"You go to an engineer and they can't look at it for six weeks" - Tony Houston25 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessZespri growers vote on plan to hobble China rogue growersChinese counterfeiting of Zespri-owned best selling gold variety expected to grow.25 Jun 05:28 AM
New ZealandFirst shot: New Zealanders trial new Chinese Covid vaccineA group of 1000 New Zealanders are being guinea pigs for the new Chinese covid vaccine.23 Jun 11:20 PM
World'Most important data': China deleted early pandemic info say researchersScientist reveal early sequences of the virus genome were deleted by Chinese researchers.23 Jun 10:45 PM
WorldCovid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutationConcern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.23 Jun 06:25 PM
WorldHong Kong's embattled pro-democracy newspaper to closePolice arrested five editors and executives and froze $3.27m in assets linked to paper.23 Jun 07:51 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThey relied on Chinese vaccines. Now they're battling outbreaksNew York Times: A cautionary tale in the global effort to fight Covid-19.23 Jun 05:00 AM
World'Blindsided by China': Great Barrier Reef on endangered listGreat Barrier Reef faces removal from World Heritage Site list in embarrassing blow.22 Jun 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFight over Covid's origins renews debate on risks of lab workNew York Times: Questions raised about how scientists should study viruses.22 Jun 01:30 AM
LifestyleWuhan lab shortlisted for science prizeWuhan Institute of Virology has been short-listed for "identifying" the coronavirus.21 Jun 02:23 AM
WorldUS sends 2.5 million vaccine doses to TaiwanDonation tripled as a gesture to 'a family member to the world's democratic countries'.20 Jun 05:56 PM
WorldCovid-19 Delta variant quickly taking over the worldThe Delta variant threatens a new Covid-19 outbreak in NSW, and Australia is not alone.19 Jun 09:57 PM
WorldCovid lab leak evidence 'overwhelming', claim scientistsThe chance that Covid-19 emerged naturally in animals is 'one in a million', pair claim.18 Jun 07:15 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChinese counterfeiting of Zespri brand to 'grow rapidly'Mixed quality of rogue-grown and counterfeit fruit could undermine consumer confidence.18 Jun 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHe warned Apple about the risks in China. Then they became realityNew York Times: Doug Guthrie rang the alarm about doing business in China.18 Jun 05:20 AM
WorldSpaceship's docking marks milestone in China's ambitious programmeThree astronauts the first to take up residency in the space station's main living module.17 Jun 09:40 AM
New ZealandOverstayer to remain behind bars till deportationThe woman had arrived in New Zealand on May 13, 2019, on a three-month visitor visa17 Jun 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeoffrey Miller: NZers are souring on China - and it's likely to get worseOPINION: A new study shows Kiwis' sentiment towards China deteriorated sharply in 2020.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Go eat a bat': How Covid sullied many NZers' views of AsiaBut a majority believe ties with Asia are important.15 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldLeak reported at Chinese nuclear plant; Hong Kong 'closely watching'A French firm that helps manage the plant says it is dealing with a 'performance issue'.15 Jun 06:51 AM
WorldDamning bat video contradicts WHO claimEarlier investigation said the idea that bats were held at the institute 'an error'.14 Jun 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's 'bat woman' at the centre of pandemic storm speaks outNew York Times: In rare interview, virologist said speculation about Wuhan lab baseless.14 Jun 09:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn China's latest outbreak, doctors say the infected get sicker, fasterNew York Times: Doctors say the symptoms are different and more dangerous.14 Jun 01:34 AM
SportChinese official dies during probe into ultramarathon deathsTwenty-one runners died when a storm hit the mountain on which they were competing.12 Jun 01:22 AM
WorldChinese researchers find 24 new coronaviruses in batsOne of the newly identified coronaviruses is the second-closest genetically to Covid-19.11 Jun 10:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandObituary: Vonnie Cave remembered for photography, gardeningVonnie Cave was a renowned gardener, photographer, author and traveller.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health ActWhanganui acupuncturist welcomes inclusion under health Act.10 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldChina hit by devastating Covid-19 outbreakAn outbreak of the new Delta variant is spreading in Guangzhou like never before.10 Jun 03:58 AM
