PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChip stocks tumble as Trump comments rattle investorsFinancial Times: Markets fret over report of tougher semiconductor trade restrictions.17 Jul 07:28 PM
TalanoaWorld Bank throws lifeline to Pacific islandsAn exodus of Western banks prompts concern that China could fill the vacuum.14 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandNorthland's Pita Tipene leading world's first indigenous trade agreementThe arrangement helped US and Canadian indigenous people meet for the first time.08 Jul 06:00 AM
AirlinesTravel stats show tourist arrivals up but still below pre-Covid ratesTraveller numbers were up in April despite early Easter weekend having an impact.11 Jun 11:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’NYT: The drills come after Taiwan’s new president pledged to defend its sovereignty.23 May 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Exploited for political reasons': Mayor's angst at Auckland councillors' ‘personal trips’ to TaiwanThe "personal study trips" were funded by the Taiwanese Govt and weren't official.09 May 05:00 PM
Travel newsAir rage: Wild scenes on flight as argument over seat turns violentFlight BR08 erupted in violence over a reported misunderstanding over seating.08 May 11:00 PM
Business'Not my first legal rodeo': Winston Peters responds to defamation allegationsPeters gave a speech to the NZ China Council this morning.02 May 09:47 PM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentUS wants allies to cut chip-related China exports amid Huawei alarmFinancial Times: Washington urges three countries to tighten supply of tools and tech.25 Apr 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePressure mounts on US lawmakers to approve new aid for IsraelFinancial Times: Call for vote on stalled funding package as Iran’s attack adds urgency.14 Apr 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWestland Milk posts big lift in net profitWestland operator has had big success with Costco.09 Apr 10:10 PM
WorldQuake toll rises to 13; afterschocks stop demolition of leaning buildingMore than 400 people remain stranded after being cut off by damage.06 Apr 10:22 PM
WorldHundreds still stranded three days after Taiwan earthquakeAt least 12 people were killed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake, and 10 others are missing06 Apr 05:45 AM
WorldSearch on for family of five feared trapped following Taiwan earthquakeFamily feared trapped in a rockslide following Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years.05 Apr 07:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Taiwan was so prepared for a powerful earthquakeNew York Times: Decades of learning may have helped people better weather strong quakes.04 Apr 09:44 PM
WorldWhy is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them?The impact of Taiwan's 7.4 earthquake has been relatively contained.03 Apr 09:23 PM
World9 dead, more than 1000 injured as strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks TaiwanThe number of people missing, trapped or stranded fluctuated frequently.03 Apr 04:58 PM
WorldAt least seven dead, 711 injured in ‘massive’ 7.4 magnitude Taiwan quake, Kiwis affectedTaiwan’s strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked the island.03 Apr 09:00 AM
New Zealand‘Just crazy': Kiwi woman describes horror at being 16 floors up during Taiwan quakeAt least four people have died so far but that number is expected to rise.03 Apr 06:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Taiwan’s China crisis that could start World War ThreeTimes: Could this be the year Xi Jinping unleashes geopolitical catastrophe?12 Mar 09:55 PM
TravelMaking Asia easy: Sailing from Taipei to Singapore with Norwegian Cruise LineAn adventure on the high seas via the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam.25 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandAir New Zealand plane diverted to Guam back in New ZealandThe plane was forced to divert due to an 'unidentified odour' in the cabin.03 Feb 08:46 PM
New ZealandAir New Zealand plane diverted to Guam due to strange smellPassengers were forced to wait on the plane for five hours.02 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandEverything you need to know about cruising on the refurbished Norwegian JewelThe freshly spruced up Norwegian Jewel is back sailing the waters of Asia.28 Jan 06:00 PM
TalanoaNauru switches diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to ChinaThe move reduces the dwindling number of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies to 12 around world.15 Jan 08:55 AM
WorldTaiwan elects candidate strongly opposed by China as president in historic voteChina had called the poll a choice between war and peace.13 Jan 07:12 PM
New ZealandIs wooden cutlery the undoing of a decent Air NZ flight to Taiwan?Take a trip to Taiwan on Air New Zealand's flagship aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner.11 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Huge vacuum': Can democracy survive 2024?FT: A record 2 billion people are set to go to the polls as autocracy spreads worldwide.10 Jan 09:33 PM
WorldXi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s addressBeijing continues to regard the island of 23 million as Chinese territory.31 Dec 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomySharemarket well-positioned for 2024 after stronger-than-expected year - Mark ListerOPINION: Our market is heavily weighted to defensive businesses that pay dividends.16 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financePutin’s good friends in AmericaFinancial Times: Whoever controls Ukraine controls Eurasia.13 Dec 05:49 PM
TravelOtter know better: Menagerie of smuggled animals break loose on Taipei planePassengers were alarmed to spot a menagerie of exotic animals crawling around the cabin.08 Oct 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentStruck-off NZ shell company summoned in connection with $36m fraudMaxim Capital was incorporated in New Zealand in 2012 before being struck off in 2015.24 Sep 12:00 AM
WorldChina flies 103 military planes toward TaiwanThe planes turned back before reaching Taiwan.18 Sep 11:12 PM
