EconomyReal reason China banned bitcoinChina's cracking down. But it's not because it doesn't like the idea of a digital economy.25 May 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'I am so freaked out': Has endurance sport become too extreme?New York Times: After 21 died during an ultramarathon, will endurance sport look inward?25 May 09:21 PM
World'Coercive labour': Sanctions bite in China's XinjiangBacklash against reported human rights abuses is taking a toll on China's cotton industry.25 May 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I owe him my life': Chinese runner describes mountain rescueNew York Times: After 21 runners died, one said he only survived because a shepherd.24 May 08:43 PM
OpinionBitcoin faces onslaught as countries crack downOPINION: China and the US were able to knock Bitcoin's price with statements alone.24 May 07:12 AM
World'Disastrous weather': Twenty-one dead in marathon race tragedyAt least 21runners died after extreme weather changes during mountain marathon in China.23 May 12:43 AM
WorldMore than 100 Covid cases on Everest, guide saysNepalese mountaineering officials have denied there are any active cases this season.22 May 11:55 PM
CurrencyCryptocurrencies plunge in two-hour bloodbath as China cracks downBitcoin's nightmare run spreads to other cryptocurrencies.22 May 11:26 PM
WorldAt least 3 dead and 27 hurt as quake shakes ChinaRelief efforts were underway, with the provincial authorities sending emergency rations.22 May 04:36 AM
New ZealandPost-study work visa holders locked outAs of March, there were 5685 post-study visa holders still overseas.20 May 06:00 PM
WorldChinese authorities order video denials by Uighurs of human rights abuses'Many among the masses made this totally spontaneously' said a Chinese spokesperson.20 May 07:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUnderstanding China: What the West gets wrongHBR: Many Western politicians and business executives still don't get China.19 May 11:58 PM
WorldHundreds flee in terror as skyscraper wobbles in ChinaLocals were seen fleeing in a panic as the building swayed back and forth.18 May 08:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCensorship, surveillance and profits: A hard bargain for Apple in ChinaNew York Times: Apple built a business on top of China. Now it has to answer to the govt.17 May 09:54 PM
World'Reckless': Rocket gamble raises alarm about China's safety record in spaceExperts and rivals say China has "gone its own way" in space - and that's dangerous.16 May 08:56 PM
OpinionWill China be the world's superpower? Four reasons to suggest noOPINION: Four D's why China will not become the world's next superpower.16 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentShortland Street star's secret past: 'I was a pageant princess''I've always been the type to reject beauty. Brains over beauty every time!'15 May 07:00 PM
WorldCovid: China cancels Everest climbs over fears of virus from NepalSeveral climbers have reported testing positive for Covid after returning from base camp.15 May 05:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiwi Covid experts facing daily abuseMost abuse subjects are women, which translates into highly gendered hate.15 May 04:46 AM
WorldWhen will Covid-19 vaccines be widely available globally?Even with Covax help, many countries won't reach 60 per cent coverage until 2023 or later.14 May 04:08 AM
World'Not acceptable': Wuhan scientist hits out at Covid-19 origin claimsA group of 18 scientists reignited the debate over whether Covid-19 escaped from a lab.14 May 02:16 AM
WorldChina accused of massive crimes against Uighur minorityThe Chinese government flatly rejects allegations of human rights abuses in Xinjiang.13 May 02:37 AM
TravelChinese zoo concealed escaped leopards blunder for weeksThe big cats were missing since mid April, Zookeepers wanted to 'prevent panic'.12 May 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina targets Muslim women in push to suppress births in XinjianNew York Times: Women in Xinjiang are being forced to have fewer babies.12 May 07:00 AM
WorldArmy of fake fans boosts China's messaging on social mediaThe CCP has opened a new front in its war to shape global public opinion, say researchers.11 May 05:56 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhen Covid hit, China was ready to tell its version of the storyNew York Times: Govt used money and power to create an alternative to the global news.11 May 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWas that a giant cat? Leopards escape, and a zoo keeps silentNew York Times: The park did not admit that it was missing three of its animals for weeks.10 May 10:17 PM
TravelCovid on Everest: China draws distancing border on summitChina is to enforce physical distancing to stop transmission from Nepal climbers.10 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandOutlaws president's death: Man charged over attack outside gang padLui was assaulted outside the gang's headquarters on Mersey St more than a month ago.10 May 12:44 AM
TravelTourist left dangling after glass bridge shatters in ChinaThe man clung to the railings of the bridge, which is suspended 100m in the air.10 May 12:04 AM
TravelChina starts Everest 'Covid safe' climbs, Nepal sees surgeChina restarts Everest climbs as neighbouring Nepal closes borders.09 May 08:36 PM
WorldChina 'wins gamble' with rocket debris strikeUncontrolled re-entry of high-speed spacecraft parts criticised as 'reckless' and 'lazy'.09 May 06:19 PM
WorldFirst footage shows out-of-control Chinese rocket re-entering Earth's atmosphereThousands of space watchers are busily tracking the Long March 5B's journey.09 May 12:55 AM
WorldOut-of-control rocket: North Island named as latest crash locationBut don't panic - most debris will be burned up on re-entry and land in the ocean.08 May 04:50 AM
