OpinionOpinion: Don’t fall for the myth of the ‘brittle’ strongmanStrongmen have been on the march since Putin breathed new life into the form in 1999-2000.11 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldTrump hints US could seize Greenland ‘the easy way’ or the ‘hard way’Analysts warn a US move on Greenland could spell the end of Nato unity.11 Jan 12:16 AM
World'We were stunned': Power bank blast engulfs commuter in flamesViral footage showed panicked commuters scrambling as the man ran through the station.09 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ must prepare for the end of the rules-based era08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAccused scam boss Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China - Phnom Penh07 Jan 07:14 PM
New ZealandAir NZ sale drops flights to Australia as low as $215 The airline's sale for domestic and international flights runs until January 19.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldOil tankers flee Venezuela to avoid US troopsShips depart in ‘dark mode’ in attempt to break naval blockade.05 Jan 07:28 PM
World‘That’s enough’: Greenland PM urges Trump to drop annex threatsWashington already operates a major military base on the island.05 Jan 05:14 PM
WorldDeposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrives for first US court appearance after captureMaduro and his wife Cilia Flores now face narcotrafficking charges in the US.05 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea tests hypersonic missiles, says nuclear forces ready for warKim oversaw two hypersonic missile launches amid the 'recent geopolitical crisis'.05 Jan 03:16 AM
WorldCuban regime reels as communist ally is toppledMarco Rubio says Havana could face the next US push for regime change.04 Jan 10:36 PM
WorldNorth Korea fires missiles after US operation to oust MaduroKim Jong Un has ordered missile output boosted by 250% at key weapons plants.04 Jan 03:13 AM
BusinessTrump’s big Venezuela oil push runs into $173b, decade-long reality checkVenezuela now pumps about one million barrels a day, under 1% of global oil supply.04 Jan 03:00 AM
AnalysisAnalysis: What the capture of Maduro means for China and RussiaShockwaves from Caracas are being felt in Moscow and Beijing. These are the implications.03 Jan 10:02 PM
CompaniesTesla loses EV crown to China's BYD in 2025 as sales slipBYD sold 2.26 million EVs last year to overtake its US rival run by Elon Musk.03 Jan 02:38 AM
New Zealand'Can have confidence': China beef tariffs unlikely to affect New ZealandNZ will have an annual duty-free quota of 206,000 tonnes, rising to 214,000 tonnes.01 Jan 03:34 AM
WorldChina sets beef quotas in hit to Brazil, other big exportersIt will impose tariffs if levels are exceeded. NZ's quota is higher than actual imports.01 Jan 12:08 AM
WorldGPS is key to the global economy. It’s also surprisingly easy to attackGPS jamming can impact financial and health systems and civilian airline traffic.31 Dec 09:00 PM
WorldChina says live-fire drills around Taiwan 'completed successfully'Japan, Australia and the Philippines say the exercises threaten regional stability.31 Dec 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe tiny Japanese island on the front lines of China’s feudsNew York Times: Residents feel the stress of being caught between geopolitical rivals.31 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Why Luxon’s India trade gamble could decide the next electionOPINION: My forecasts for the year ahead.31 Dec 02:00 AM
World'Blatant provocation': China fires 27 rockets in Taiwan blockade-style drillsTaipei tracked 130 Chinese aircraft and more than 50 vessels during the drill.30 Dec 05:55 PM
WorldChina's military releases footage of live-fire drills near TaiwanChina says it is carrying out live-fire drills on maritime targets north and southwest of Taiwan, involving destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and drones.Watch30 Dec 05:37 PM
WorldChina holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockadeTaipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.29 Dec 06:27 PM
WorldThai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 dronesThailand says more than 250 Cambodian drones crossed its border on Sunday.29 Dec 05:33 PM
WorldFeuding physicists and the bitter battle over painted swirlsDebate over whether 'The Starry Night' depicts turbulence, a complex physical phenomenon.28 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina delays plans for mass production of self-driving cars after accidentNY Times: After planning for hands-free driving, regulators have become more cautious.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Depraved' Remuera sex offender who filmed abuse claims three friends 'assassinated' in AucklandHe admitted 50 child sex charges and received a 5% discount for a $20k victims payment.21 Dec 07:00 PM
