WorldChinese education for TV experimentA group of British teenagers will be taught by Chinese teachers in a unique experiment for a BBC documentary.11 Jan 08:08 PM
Official Cash RateGlobal markets feeling oil slumpExceptionally low oil prices have thrown world financial markets a curve ball by driving bond yields sharply lower and undermining share prices.06 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Telltale topics on economic barometerIn dramatic terms 2014 ended with several big business and economic stories on cliff- hangers.04 Jan 08:30 PM
WorldSurgeons sacked over selfiesA team of Chinese doctors and nurses has been sacked for posting 'selfies' from a seven-hour operation online.22 Dec 11:42 PM
BusinessChina said to lift ban on GM cornChina's government is said to be lifting a ban on imports of a genetically-modified corn variety that's commonly grown in the US.17 Dec 01:00 AM
ManufacturingIndex shows deeper Chinese downturnA Chinese factory gauge fell to a seven-month low in December, suggesting further stimulus is needed to halt a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.16 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessAlibaba's Ma becomes Asia's richest personJack Ma, a former English teacher who started Alibaba in his apartment in 1999, has become the richest person in Asia.15 Dec 01:57 AM
New ZealandAccused Kiwi's fate unclearThe New Zealand man accused of smuggling 30kg of methamphetamine out of China may have to wait longer than thought to learn his fate.14 Dec 07:57 PM
OpinionEditorial: Tricky China request needs one provisoIn his first speech as the leader of China, President Xi Jinping identified corruption as a major priority.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi drug accused to learn fateA New Zealander who could face the death penalty for allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine out of China is expected to find out today whether he will be charged.14 Dec 05:37 AM
New ZealandFather's drug charge anguishThe father of a New Zealander facing a Chinese firing squad for alleged drug smuggling says he has no idea if his son is innocent.13 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldChina must charge Kiwi within daysChina has four days to charge a Kiwi who could be facing the death penalty for alleged drug smuggling.10 Dec 09:52 PM
WorldDrug accused 'not a bad person'Former boss of arrested Kiwi Peter Gardner says he's "hard-working, loyal guy" as Mfat says girlfriend's release down to China.10 Dec 12:15 AM
WorldMfat: Aussie's release China's callForeign Affairs says the release of an Australian woman while her Kiwi boyfriend remains in jail on drugs charges is not a case of which govt lobbied China hardest.09 Dec 10:03 PM
CompaniesCaution as China's stocks soarA raging bull is on the loose in China's stock market, which has just opened its doors to the world, but prospective NZ investors may want to approach with caution.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChina wants fugitives returnedDuring his recent visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping sought NZ's help to return fugitives who had fled China with the proceeds of corruption, John Key says.08 Dec 04:33 AM
WorldChina joins school zone gold rushEven the most silver-tongued estate agent would struggle to wax lyrical over 5 Dongluoquan Hutong.07 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesChinese airlines swoop inChina's big three state-owned airlines are spreading their wings and heading for New Zealand this summer and have room for the number of flights to double.05 Dec 04:00 PM
EconomyForeign investors: Hope for home buyersThe Govt is eyeing Australian moves against foreign property speculators amid fresh claims they are forcing Kiwi first-home buyers to the property sidelines.03 Dec 04:00 PM
CommoditiesMiners 'covering their eyes' on China's commodity cliffWith $1 trillion spent on projects to feed a commodity boom since 2002, the world's mining firms have a lot riding on China.02 Dec 02:07 AM
BusinessLog exports to china tipped to riseChina's demand for wood products is forecast to continue growing faster than its own domestic production, says New Zealand market data provider AgriHQ.28 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessKiwi accused fights to hold case in ChinaA Kiwi accused of embezzling US$10 million ($12.65 million) from his American employer is making another attempt to keep the case out of the New Zealand courts.27 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelMacau: Collision with the pastThey may have gambling in common, but historic Macau has a genuine heart - and far better cuisine - than its glitzy American desert cousin, writes Jesse Mulligan.25 Nov 08:00 PM
AirlinesTop chef deal aims to attract KiwisThe China Southern Airlines partnership with chef and restaurateur Al Brown is aimed partly at getting more New Zealanders travelling on the airline, says its president and chief executive, Tan Wangeng.25 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeRates cut to help small firms - China bankChina's central bank said its surprise move to cut interest rates for the first time since 2012 is designed to help small firms.25 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandOutrage over shipwreck disrespectNew Zealand's Chinese community is outraged at a "lack of respect" shown to the wreck of a ship which sank more than 100 years ago with 499 Chinese bodies on board.23 Nov 08:01 PM
CompaniesChina's rate cut spurs hopes for AustraliaThe Australian sharemarket looks set to bounce back from its worst week in 18 months thanks to China's unexpected interest rate cuts.23 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldChinese land reclamation prompt US warningsChina is building a massive island in the South China Sea that could host an airfield in an area where Beijing is locked in territorial disputes with neighbouring states, a US military spokesman says.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand20 new China-NZ partnerships signedAlmost 20 partnerships between New Zealand and Chinese firms have been signed following President Xi Jinping's visit to Karaka today.22 Nov 12:13 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Warm connection signals exciting times to comeXi Jinping has gone out of his way to forge a strong personal relationship with John Key on his visit.21 Nov 11:53 PM
New ZealandFast visas and longer job stays for ChineseMore wealthy Chinese visitors will have their New Zealand visas fast-tracked as part of a new joint agreement signed between the two countries' leaders this week.21 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessChina raises 'fox hunt' co-operationChinese President Xi Jinping discussed his Government's "fox hunt" for economic fugitives with Prime Minister John Key this week as part of talks about "legal co-operation".21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandXi jaunt 'my kind of visit': KeyWhen they closed the door on President Xi Jinping's Boeing 747 at Auckland Airport yesterday, John Key turned to his wife, Bronagh, and said: 'That's my kind of visit.'21 Nov 04:00 PM
