WorldCovid: WHO scientist dismisses 'unfounded' Wuhan lab leak claimsPeter Daszak has been accused of a conflict of interest over his links to the Wuhan lab.31 May 05:34 AM
WorldChina to send astronauts to its space station in JuneThree astronauts blast off in June for a three-month mission on China's new space station.31 May 02:15 AM
WorldBritish spies say Wuhan lab leak is 'feasible'Renewed calls for the World Health Organisation to investigate origins of the pandemic.30 May 06:02 PM
World60 Minutes' hit-job on NZ, Ardern and our relationship with ChinaTom Dillane reviews the 60 Minutes segment that screened on Australian TV last night.30 May 05:41 PM
WorldEnticing coincidence: Inside Wuhan's Covid lab-leak origin theoryThe source of the Covid-19 pandemic is a tangle of speculation, lies and cover-up.29 May 06:30 PM
EntertainmentChina censors Friends reunion show over previous 'insults'Turns out China isn't a big fan of some of Friends' celebrity friends.29 May 04:01 AM
World'The dam has broken': UK, US jointly probe Covid Wuhan lab leak theoryEvidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandBig agenda for Ardern/Morrison talks in QueenstownThe two PMs have plenty to talk about, from Covid to climate change to China.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTranstasman tension over dealing with the rise of ChinaJacinda Ardern's comments to the China Business Summit were noticed in Canberra.28 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy the horrific story of China's Orphan Girl captivated a nationNew York Times: She yearned to escape poverty and misfortune. It all ended in tragedy.28 May 03:12 AM
WorldWhy the Covid Wuhan lab escape theory is front-page news againMore scientists are calling for a new independent probe.28 May 02:11 AM
New Zealand'Just what are the Kiwis up to now?' 60 Minutes' bizarre promo accusing NZ of ditching AustraliaThe journalist behind the story says there are strong opinions on both sides.27 May 05:38 PM
WorldCovid-19 lab leak theory revisited in US intel investigationThe US president has ordered a new investigation into the origins of the coronavirus.26 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandThe 'invisible' part of NZ history the new curriculum completely ignoresThey were the only ethnic group to pay a £100 poll tax for entry to NZ.26 May 09:04 PM
EntertainmentJohn Cena's bizarre apology to China after controversial commentCena sparked political fire before making an apology that 'looks like a hostage video'.26 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandPM: No change in NZ-China relationship despite Mahuta's 'storm' commentsMahuta was candid when talking to the Guardian about the Australia-China relationship.26 May 03:53 AM
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
