Australia ends Hong Kong extradition treaty, extends visas
Scott Morrison has announced a range of visas are to be extended from two to five years.
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NZ to review relationship with Hong Kong after new security law passes
The New Zealand Government is "reviewing the settings of its relationship" with Hong Kong.
Pompeo: TikTok may be banned in US
TikTok may be forced to hand over user data to Chinese authorities with new security law.
Hong Kong, changed overnight, navigates its new reality
New York Times: Hong Kong's seven million people navigating what the new law means.
'Stop interfering in our affairs': China's warning to NZ after Winston's criticism
China has warned New Zealand to stop interfering with its affairs in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong police make first arrest under new security law
Police arrested a protester for carrying a flag calling for Hong Kong's independence.
New security law gives China sweeping powers over Hong Kong
New York Times: The law will tighten the Communist Party's grip on Hong Kong.
China approves contentious Hong Kong national security law
Law allows authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong.
Alleged $50m money laundering breaches for Hong Kong subsidiary
The accused company provides financial services, including broking and derivatives.
China determined to 'crush Hong Kong'
Beijing's efforts to squash democracy in Hong Kong risks another Tiananmen Square.
Why China may call the world's bluff on Hong Kong
New York Times: For Beijing, the damage to its reputation may be worth it.
Protests planned in NZ: World alarmed by violence in US; thousands march in London
Nations around the world have watched civil unrest in US following George Floyd's death.
'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.'
Chinese lawmakers endorse Hong Kong national security law
The move will ultimately change the territory's mini-constitution.
Gwynne Dyer: Is this the end for Hong Kong?
Comment: Banning subversion, separatism, and 'terrorism' sets the scene for the final act.
'I am just Hong Kong': A city's fate in China's hands
New York Times: Hybrid of East and West may have reached the limits of its middle ground.
Why China's move to rein in Hong Kong is just the start
New York Times: China no longer seems constrained by the threat of international rebuke.
Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon at protesters
Thousands took to the streets to march against China's proposed legislation.
China moves to impose new Hong Kong security laws, tightening its control
New York Times: The new laws would give the Communist Party more control over Hong Kong.
Hong Kong: Detention of child reporter sparks debate on press accreditation
Educators say minors should avoid covering dangerous events.
Do masks help protect you from Covid-19? Wear one if you can, expert says
Top epidemiologist Ben Cowling says health workers should get priority for masks.
Why Asia's new coronavirus controls should worry the world
New York Times: China, Hong Kong, Singapore and other places have imposed strict measures.
Our Covid-19 cases versus those around the world
Graphic: Compare our coronavirus case increase against growth in other countries.
'Very unlikely' coronavirus killed dog that gave 'weak positive' test
The 17-year-old Pomeranian was suffering from other underlying illnesses.
Coronavirus: Busting myths about the global pandemic
The World Health Organisation puts some of the stranger theories to bed.
Billionaires eye Kiwi coronavirus bolthole
One US billionaire said being trapped in NZ by border closures would be "dream come true".
Top cop censured for sex remarks, fallout threatens Commissioner appointment
Assistant Commissioner censured after sexual remarks given plum job a few months later.
A toilet paper run is like a bank run
Shoppers around the world have caught toilet paper fever on the back of the coronavirus.
Father suspected of neglect after girl, 4, falls to her death from 15th floor balcony
The girl's father had left his daughters at home, police say.
Coronavirus panic, hysteria: Auckland school bars Filipino kids
School bars four Filipino children who have never been to China.
China 'smokes out' coronavirus citizens by banning medicines
At least three Chinese cities have announced they will ban medicine for main symptoms.
Hundreds of doctors now infected with coronavirus as another 94 patients die
The revelation comes as outrage builds over the death of whistleblower Dr Li Wenliang.
Coronavirus storytellers defying China to reveal true horrors of epidemic
It's a challenge to the Communist Party, which wants to control the story.
