PremiumPremiumWorldBiden's nightmare may be ChinaNew York Times: Dusting off the Cold War toolbox might lower geopolitical temperatures.31 Jan 02:41 AM
WorldWorrying China move 'threatens war'New law passed by Beijing has brought it head-to-head with the US.30 Jan 06:26 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy NZ dairy exports to China fell in DecemberNew Zealand dairy exports to China fell in December for the first time in six years.29 Jan 04:44 AM
WorldWHO taskforce begins search for virus originThe mission has become politically charged.28 Jan 08:03 AM
New ZealandTrade Minister says Australia should follow NZ's lead on China diplomacyDamien O'Connor has suggested Australia speak with 'more diplomacy' about China.28 Jan 08:01 AM
WorldUS-Russia pact won't fix nuclear threatsThe US sees nuclear-armed foes in Russia, China, North Korea, and maybe - one day - Iran.27 Jan 08:01 PM
WorldChina starts using anal swabs to test 'high risk' people for Covid-19The swab needs to be inserted about 3-5cm and rotated several times.27 Jan 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldDissidents first: A foreign policy for Joe BidenNew York Times: What's more consequential? The US Capitol riot or Alexei Navalny's arrest?26 Jan 03:24 AM
World'Super dangerous': China unleashes conspiracy theories about Pfizer vaccine deathsOther conspiracy theories revolve around virus emerging from US biological weapons lab.26 Jan 03:23 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow space became the next 'great power' contest between the US and ChinaNew York Times: Biden has yet to indicate what he plans to do with the Space Force.25 Jan 08:34 PM
WorldBeijing's ominous 'signal' to Joe BidenChina is making it clear if he doesn't change Trump's course, there will be consequences.25 Jan 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThis is Wuhan now: A year later, the first post-pandemic cityNew York Times: The long months of harsh lockdown have faded from view in Wuhan.25 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'Exceptional Princess': Child of China's gilded elite strikes a nerveNew York Times: Annabel Yao's PR blitz was slick, pricey, polished - and wildly unpopular.25 Jan 12:48 AM
World'More turbulence ahead': Tensions rise as Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan air space'Beijing's early signalling to the Biden administration is clearly focused on Taiwan.'24 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Beijing turned China's Covid-19 tragedy to its advantageNew York Times: The Communist Party's control of the narrative has become absolute24 Jan 08:12 PM
WorldDefying China: US reaffirms support for TaiwanTaiwan prepares aircraft, broadcasts warnings and deploys air defences.24 Jan 05:05 PM
WorldEleven of 22 workers trapped in China gold mine rescuedEleven of 22 workers trapped in China gold mine rescued after two weeks.24 Jan 08:42 AM
New ZealandFruit growers reassure customers after Covid packaging scare in ChinaCovid-19 has reportedly been found on fruit packaging in China.23 Jan 09:31 PM
AgribusinessAre days of live animal exports from Napier numbered?The second livestock ship this year has been and gone as Govt review drags on.22 Jan 04:22 AM
WorldRepublican's astonishing move to impeach Biden after one dayMarjorie Taylor Greene has previously been in the spotlight for her conspiracy theories.22 Jan 01:25 AM
WorldChina sanctions Trump officials for 'crazy actions'Beijing has slapped harsh sanctions on Mike Pompeo and a string of other Trump officials.20 Jan 10:11 PM
World'Genocide, crimes against humanity': Pompeo's parting shot at ChinaThe rarely used designation is sure to provoke an angry response from Beijing.19 Jan 11:10 PM
WorldSuperpower of the sea: China's maritime ambitions on display in satellite picsBeijing's "accelerated" aircraft-carrier building programme is bearing fruit.19 Jan 07:03 PM
World'Lunatic': China lashes Trump administration over Covid lab leak claimsFurious editorial labels Secretary of State "more evil than the rioters at Capitol Hill".18 Jan 05:09 PM
WorldHunt for Covid's missing 'patient zero'This is the only known photo of Huang Yanling, a researcher in Wuhan.18 Jan 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandACC pays compo for illegal worker's deathACC has paid a settlement to the China-based widow of an illegal worker.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'All I want is for my boy to have a normal life': Overstayer mum begs to remain in NZINZ says she is unlawfully in NZ and it may take action to deport her.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldExplainer: What WHO researchers are trying to find out in WuhanThe visit has been shrouded in secrecy; neither China nor the WHO is revealing much.16 Jan 09:00 PM
World'Counterstrike': China's threat to Five EyesChina has condemned the Five Eyes for what it considers meddling in its internal affairs.16 Jan 06:08 PM
World'America's back': Biden opts for diplomacy over nationalismBiden's plan to replace "America First" with "diplomacy first" will depend on US allies.16 Jan 05:23 PM
WorldCovid-19 coronavirus: China builds hospital in five days after surge in virus casesA similar programme of rapid hospital construction was launched a year ago in Wuhan.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 found in ice cream made in China from NZ milk powderExpert says contamination likely a "one-off" and there should be no cause for alarm.15 Jan 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSix months after leaving hospital, Covid survivors still face lingering issuesNew York Times: Study of patients from Wuhan shows many still struggling with problems.15 Jan 12:44 AM
WorldWHO team arrives in Wuhan to search for pandemic originsResearchers arrived today in the Chinese city where the pandemic was first detected.14 Jan 05:01 AM
