Travel15 'overrated' destinations travellers think you should avoidGet your bucket list out, some destinations may not make the cut.13 Jan 10:34 PM
WorldChina faces Omicron test weeks ahead of Beijing OlympicsChina is battling multiple coronavirus outbreaks in half a dozen cities.13 Jan 08:07 AM
OlympicsMajor sponsors muted in runup to Beijing Winter OlympicsSponsors are distancing themselves from China's historically dismal human rights record.12 Jan 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsOmicron deepens uncertainty surrounding Beijing OlympicsNew York Times: Olympics are three weeks away, but tickets have yet to go on sale.12 Jan 11:11 PM
TravelWoman trapped on blind date for days by citywide lockdownStuck on an awkward first date with no way to escape?12 Jan 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe army of millions who enforce China's zero-Covid policy, at all costsNew York Times: China's zero Covid policy has a dedicated following.12 Jan 07:56 PM
TravelChina cancels US flights after passengers test positive for Covid-19China dishes out cancellations after US flights deliver Covid-19 positive passengers.12 Jan 06:48 PM
Personal FinanceChinese billionaire to give away fortuneHe's one of the richest people on earth but Changpeng Zhao plans to give his fortune away.11 Jan 08:04 PM
MarketsQEX Logistics slapped with $150k fine over non-disclosureQEX Logistics' latest disclosure breaches more serious than last time, tribunal finds.11 Jan 03:00 AM
TravelTruck dangles off 100-metre cliff after following GPS along narrow cliff roadYou may think twice about blindly following GPS instructions.10 Jan 07:03 PM
PoliticsNew Chinese ambassador arrives in WellingtonChina's new ambassador has touched down in Wellington.10 Jan 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeEconomists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.09 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAustralia joins new defence pact to deter China in the PacificThe pact builds on Australia's commitment to other US-led alliances.06 Jan 07:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPreparing for war between US and China - what it means for NZ and AustraliaOpinions on war range from very high to unlikely but NZ partners are gearing up for it.03 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldMap drawn from memory reunites kidnapped man with mum after 33 yearsLi Jingwei was able to track down his mother after decades apart thanks to social media02 Jan 09:02 PM
Football'Strictly prohibited': China's draconian ban on footballers' tattoosTeams from under-20 down are now banned from recruiting players with tattoos.02 Jan 06:30 PM
World'Domination': China's worrying plan for 2022Covid and China's clash with the US have helped Xi boost his power, a commentator says.31 Dec 09:51 PM
WorldChina's brutal Covid 'shaming parade'Criticisms as alleged lockdown rule flouters marched through streets in 'shaming parade'.30 Dec 04:54 AM
WorldHow democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021'Once Hong Kong allowed open opposition and questioning of the government's core policies'29 Dec 11:50 PM
World'Surge may be inevitable': Asia keeps Omicron managed as cases explodeMuch of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.29 Dec 07:49 PM
WorldChina's nimble new satellite captures images 3 times faster than US versionThe Beijing-3 equipped with artificial intelligence can grab high-resolution images.28 Dec 10:00 PM
WorldChina slams Elon Musk over near collision in spaceThe world's richest man has found himself on the wrong foot with China.28 Dec 05:05 AM
OlympicsCan China win back global opinion before the Winter Olympics?Does the country even care about increasingly negative views of the country in the west?27 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn China, bragging about your wealth can get you censoredNew York Times: Chinese authorities have declared war on content 'flaunting wealth'.27 Dec 02:36 AM
New Zealand'Something has shifted' in NZ's security and foreign policy for China, says analystNew Zealand being part of a joint statement on China shows a 'hardening stance'.24 Dec 09:19 PM
World'Bloody 1989 crackdown': Tiananmen massacre monument removed in HKAuthorities have also banned annual Tiananmen candlelight vigils.24 Dec 05:03 AM
WorldChina orders lockdown of up to 13m peopleOfficials ordered all residents to stay home unless they had a pressing reason to go out.23 Dec 08:31 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhy a Chinese company dominates electric car batteriesNew York Times: CATL controls a crucial technology of the future.23 Dec 04:30 AM
TravelCar-less or careless? Places around the world where cars are bannedAnd we couldn't car less.23 Dec 01:00 AM
TravelHigh-strung host: Airbnb guest reveals crazy list of rulesClear communicator or control freak? Viral Tiktok divides viewers.22 Dec 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBuying influence: How China manipulates Facebook and TwitterNew York Times: Inside a Chinese propaganda campaign.22 Dec 05:00 AM
Personal FinanceInvestor warns of share buying risk amid US-China tensionsJono Griffiths said Sharesies should warn people that Chinese stocks come with some risks.21 Dec 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ signs Hong Kong statement after Five Eyes fussANALYSIS: Why New Zealand signed up to its first Five Eyes statement this year.20 Dec 11:15 PM
WorldHong Kong votes - but with only China loyalists approvedOnly those truly loyal to Beijing are allowed to run for office due to a new law.19 Dec 04:43 AM
