New ZealandFireworks greet opening of China TownHundreds celebrated the opening of a little piece of China in Auckland, accompanied by fireworks and a lion dance ceremony.01 Oct 04:30 PM
TourismChinese tourists drive record visitor numbersThe number of overseas visitors coming to this country hit a record for the month of August.21 Sep 12:57 AM
AgribusinessChinese dairy bid hits snagA Chinese bid to buy 20 NZ farms will be rejected or severely restricted after an Overseas Investment Office review, the <i>Herald</i> understands.17 Sep 01:41 AM
EntertainmentFirst editionInexperience hasn't stopped Alison Wong from winning literary gold, writes Nicky Pellegrino.04 Sep 05:30 PM
Economy<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> The myopia of 'Save our Farms'The proposal to immediately block the sale of Crafar Farms to foreign interests and urgently review the Overseas Investment Act is myopic and xenophobic.23 Aug 10:00 PM
AgribusinessChina link to Nats' $200,000The National Party has received $200,000 from a wealthy Chinese NZ couple linked to the Crafar farms bid.19 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionChinese look to make inroads into motorway projectsChinese firms are eyeing local roading contracts, but some builders are voicing concern, report Anne Gibson and Fran O'Sullivan.10 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessChinese buyers talk up benefitsChinese dairy investors may be media shy, but they have been lobbying politicians and other key players at the highest levels.08 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessNational minister's husband linked to farm bidderOne of the key people behind the Chinese Crafar bid has links with Pansy Wong's husband.05 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessCrafar farms - behind the facadeThe Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms has everything but transparency, finds Karyn Scherer.01 Aug 03:45 PM
AgribusinessChina dairy investor's links revealedA Chinese businessman alleged to be behind ambitious plans to invest up to $1.5 billion in NZ's dairy industry has only recently severed his business links with Jenny Shipley.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWriting on the (classroom) wall in MandarinConfucius classrooms have opened for learning in New Zealand, thanks to a $250,000 investment by the Chinese Government.23 Jul 04:00 PM
Economy<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Why we all need to learn MandarinShould our first thoughts about our political relations with China always be about human rights and democracy? 12 Jul 09:30 PM
PropertyMini-dragon building nest in ManukauChinatown in Ti Rakau Drive taking shape as centrepiece of growing Chinese presence in Auckland, says Colin Taylor.09 Jul 04:00 PM
AgribusinessCrafar claims damages, farms 'mismanaged'Crafars say receivers have "substantially mismanaged" their farms and the sale process and were called in without any prior warning.09 Jul 05:43 AM
AgribusinessCrafars drop injunction attemptThe Crafar bid to seek an injunction stopping the sale of their dairy empire by receivers appears to have been called off.08 Jul 10:45 PM
AgribusinessLandcorp's Crafar farm bid 'best chance' to retain NZ controlReal Estate Institute boss Peter McDonald has backed a bid by state-owned farmer Landcorp to purchase the Crafar empire.07 Jul 12:00 AM
AgribusinessChinese dairy bidder's application finally inThe Chinese backed bid to buy up 16 Crafar family farms in receivership has been lodged with the Overseas Investment Office.05 Jul 11:20 PM
