WorldSolomons govt confirms China security requestSolomons govt confirms China's security request, condemns misinformation.14 Apr 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's 'zero-Covid' mess proves autocracy hurts everyoneNew York Times: Fear the strict policy has become another Mao-style political campaign.13 Apr 11:09 PM
New ZealandAlleged prostitute killer can be extradited for trial, court rulesLawyer Tony Ellis has labelled the decision a 'step backwards' for human rights law.13 Apr 02:43 AM
WorldChina makes sudden 'Covid Zero' U-turnShanghai has been forced to rethink its brutal Covid-19 strategy.12 Apr 07:58 PM
World'Everyone is screaming': Chilling video of locked-down Chinese cityChina's largest city has been under lockdown since April 5.11 Apr 01:52 AM
WorldShocking videos from China as starving residents revolt against 'Zero Covid' lockdownDisturbing video shows Shanghai residents rioting and screaming from apartment blocks.10 Apr 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: How China's Omicron showdown will cost Kiwis in inflation fightLockdown is curbing Chinese demand for fuel and putting downward pressure on oil prices.09 Apr 09:30 PM
WorldShanghai hospital pays price for zero-Covid policyThe costs of zero-Covid may be outweighing the risk of getting sick in China.09 Apr 07:57 PM
WorldChina resorts to new lockdown measures, horror as corgi beaten to death by health workerLockdowns in Shanghai as Omicron infections rise above 10,000.09 Apr 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldShanghai seethes in Covid lockdown, posing test to China's leadershipNew York Times: Heavy-handed restrictions set off chaos in China's commercial heart.07 Apr 07:50 PM
WorldCovid patients fight for food and water in ShanghaiChina's zero policy for Covid has put pressure on accessing basic food supplies.06 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Totally inhumane': Child separations feed anger in a locked-down ShanghaiNew York Times: Outrage erupted after images circulated of children isolated from parents.04 Apr 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina feels the strain of Covid, Russia and the economyNew York Times: Some are now asking aloud whether the country is on the wrong track.02 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThis is what happens when globalisation breaks downNew York Times: The story of one shipping container shows the global supply chain trouble.01 Apr 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAustralian journalist who worked for Chinese media on trial in BeijingNew York Times: Chinese authorities won't say what charges the business reporter faces.31 Mar 06:48 PM
WorldWHO predicts significant change to global Covid crisisWorld Health Organisation releases report outlining how pandemic is expected to play out.31 Mar 03:07 AM
TechnologyChina's TikTok, Facebook influencers push propagandaState-owned media in China has more influence and power over social media platforms.30 Mar 07:55 PM
WorldSolomons' leader confirms security pact with ChinaThe treaty could allow China to deploy police and military personnel in Solomon Islands.30 Mar 03:55 AM
WorldShanghai starts China's biggest Covid-19 lockdown in 2 yearsQuestions are raised about the economic toll of the nation's 'zero-Covid' strategy.28 Mar 08:30 AM
New ZealandGovernment unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if Chinese troops arriveThe government is yet to decide if it will withdraw the Defence Force from the Solomons.28 Mar 07:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Peters provokes strong response from ArdernJacinda Ardern has walked the talk this week.28 Mar 02:16 AM
Politics'Gravely concerning': PM on Chinese warships being allowed in South PacificArdern says there is no need for China to station military vessels near Solomon Islands.27 Mar 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's security pact with Solomon Islands raises alarm in the PacificNew York Times: The agreement could give China a pivotal foothold in the region.26 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Nanaia Mahuta reacts to leaked China-Solomon Islands policing 'deal'"This purported agreement could destabilise the current institutions and arrangements..."25 Mar 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina Eastern pilots were highly experienced, adding to crash's mysteryNew York Times: Pilot and co-pilot were industry veterans with 'stable family conditions'.24 Mar 09:02 PM
World'Important': China backs Russia over big issueThe US has raised the prospect of excluding Vladimir Putin from the G20 summit.23 Mar 05:37 PM
WorldOne black box found in China Eastern plane crashRecovering so-called black boxes is considered key to figuring out what caused crash.23 Mar 09:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat we know about the crash of China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735New York Times: 132 people have likely perished in China's worst air disaster in a decade.22 Mar 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'He goes where the fire is': A virus hunter in the Wuhan marketNew York Times: For years, Edward Holmes worried about animal markets causing a pandemic.22 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldHorror on Flight 5735: Expert's theory behind flight's 560km/h vertical plungeIn two minutes, China Eastern flight MU5735 plunged 20,000ft.22 Mar 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter China's worst air crash in years, a desperate hunt for survivorsNew York Times: Rescuers faced harsh conditions at the crash site.22 Mar 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBoeing faces new upheaval after crash of Chinese airlinerNew York Times: Boeing has been trying to overcome a recent legacy of troubles.22 Mar 12:28 AM
WorldHorror video of Flight 5735: Claims pilots 'passed out' before crashThe crash caused a blaze so massive it could be seen from space.21 Mar 09:01 PM
WorldThree minutes of horror before plane plummets from skyState media are reporting a Chinese airliner crashed in the southern province of Guangxi.21 Mar 08:37 AM