WorldRecord high: India reports over 8000 new virus cases in one dayIndia has reported more than 8,000 new cases of the coronavirus in a single day.31 May 07:47 PM
WorldProtests planned in NZ: World alarmed by violence in US; thousands march in LondonNations around the world have watched civil unrest in US following George Floyd's death.31 May 07:33 PM
WorldUS/China relationship dangerously unstable, author saysThe two countries have blamed each other for the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.29 May 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'The battle is on': China's warning to the world'China should adopt a calm mentality and be prepared to engage in a long-term battle.'28 May 10:07 PM
Lifestyle'I feel like a failure': Influencer slammed for 'rehoming' adopted autistic son'She adopted a child for views and then got rid of him and treated him like a brand deal.'28 May 08:01 PM
WorldChinese lawmakers endorse Hong Kong national security lawThe move will ultimately change the territory's mini-constitution.28 May 09:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Is this the end for Hong Kong?Comment: Banning subversion, separatism, and 'terrorism' sets the scene for the final act.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Rd killing: One of four accused pleads not guiltyA tip-off in March led police to the grisly discovery of human remains near Tongariro.26 May 10:35 PM
World'Yes man': Cartoon in Chinese media ridicules AustraliaThe cartoon is certain to stir already existing tensions between Australia, US and China.26 May 04:22 AM
World'Tip of the iceberg': Wuhan scientist issues virus warningScientist from Wuhan lab urges co-operation between governments and scientists.25 May 11:04 PM
Business'Cold War': China threatens Australia after stoking tensions with USThe Chinese government has warned Australia to "distance" itself from the United States.25 May 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'I am just Hong Kong': A city's fate in China's handsNew York Times: Hybrid of East and West may have reached the limits of its middle ground.25 May 05:00 AM
WorldA new kind of Cold War: Beware the 'cauldron of paranoia' between China and the USCOMMENT: Tensions over Covid-19 and Huawei are threatening to create a new cold war.25 May 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy China's move to rein in Hong Kong is just the startNew York Times: China no longer seems constrained by the threat of international rebuke.24 May 10:14 PM
WorldCovid-19: Wuhan virology lab breaks silenceThe director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology has spoken for the first time.24 May 05:56 PM
World'We will disconnect': US threatens Australia over China dealDeal between Australian state and China could see America "disconnect".24 May 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialCovid 19 inquiry essential - but a global agreement is the easy partWhatever form the inquiry takes - and whenever it's done - the world must learn from this.22 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIs this the end of Hong Kong?New York Times: Answers to four key questions about Hong Kong.22 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina moves to impose new Hong Kong security laws, tightening its controlNew York Times: The new laws would give the Communist Party more control over Hong Kong.21 May 07:49 PM
WorldTrump unleashes on China's 'incompetence'Trump has lashed out at China for the Covid-19 outbreak, accusing it of 'mass killing'.20 May 10:11 PM
WorldCovid-19: Wuhan bans eating of wild animalsThe wet markets sold foxes, crocodiles, wolf puppies, rats, peacocks, porcupines, koalas.20 May 07:46 PM
LifestyleDecades of horror: Man kidnapped as toddler 32 years ago reunited with parentsHe was snatched from his parents outside a hotel. 32 years later, the phone rang.19 May 10:31 PM
WorldComment: Why the US could no longer win a war against ChinaChina's navy has just completed a mission that has left US officials 'terrified'.19 May 07:59 PM
WorldExtraordinary move: The unwritten rule of US politics that Obama brokeAfter three years, Obama is back into the spotlight by breaking an unwritten rule.19 May 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHope, fear and grief: Wuhan after the lockdown endsNew York Times: People are learning how to navigate life on the other side of the crisis.19 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWhat needs to happen for NZ to move to level 1PM to set out how Cabinet will make decisions to further lift restrictions.18 May 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChina lent billions to poor countries. They can't pay it backNew York Times: Nations want Beijing to forgive or renegotiate loans as economies suffer.18 May 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom 'respect' to 'sick and twisted': How coronavirus hit US-China tiesNew York Times: A sharp escalation of tensions has raised the spectre of a new Cold War.18 May 07:30 AM
WorldJapan plunges into recession, India records surge in deathsEconomic pressures are building, with 36 million newly unemployed in the US alone.18 May 07:13 AM
WorldChina's ambassador to Israel found dead in bedChinese ambassador to Israel found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv on Sunday.17 May 08:17 AM
WorldLandmark study: Did Covid-19 really come from Wuhan market?Specialist biologists suggest the virus was taken into the market by a human.17 May 03:07 AM
World'World peace in danger': China goes ballistic after Trump threatDonald Trump has threatened to 'cut off the whole relationship' with China.14 May 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Wuhan plans to test all 11m of its people for CoronavirusNew York Times: The Chinese city's goal is unrivaled in scale.14 May 08:17 PM
BusinessHow one of NZ's most famous firms knew about Covid before it hit headlinesWeta started preparing for the chaos early.14 May 02:30 AM
