The key to unlocking the huge opportunities for NZ's food and beverage exporters in China will be found on the plates and in the shopping baskets of the increasingly wealthy urban Chinese, writes David Green.

The groundwork has been laid for a successful relationship, says Rod MacKenzie.

International tourists who take part in Maori cultural experiences spend more and stay longer on average Maori culture is creating an entree for New Zealand businesses into the lucrative Chinese market.

A meeting with software billionaire Bill Gates is on the cards for the Prime Minister today.

IMF managing director Christine Lagarde was full of praise last night for the direction in which the New Zealand economy was headed.

The North Korea security crisis will be high on tomorrow's agenda when Prime Minister John Key meets new President of China Xi Jinping on the Chinese tropical island of Hainan, at the Boao Forum for Asia.

John Key has booked a drink with Julia Gillard during the weekend's Boao forum on Hainan island where they are joining 11 other leaders on Chinese president Xi Jinping's dance card.

The lure is compelling - a market of 1.4 billion people, growing daily in size and affluence, with a thirst for New Zealand-made produce and expertise.

Let your taste buds run free in Hong Kong - a food destination full of surprises.

The Chinese partner of a major Swiss baby formula manufacturer has been accused of deliberately mislabelling milk powder.

China is becoming an increasingly important market for New Zealand wine and a group of local firms is hoping to boost sales further by making an appearance the Chengdu Wine Fair.

A foreign journalist in China has had the bizarre experience of being arrested and detained by police, while live on a British news channel.

On Lantau Island off Hong Kong, Duncan Gillies sees Snow White and an extremely large Buddha.

Shane Jones has received a draft copy of the auditor-general's report into his decision to grant Chinese billionaire William Yan citizenship - but won't reveal the contents.

A Chinese migrant convicted over a kidnapping and $1 million ransom plot was allowed to work here after support from a former Associate Immigration Minister.

A bridge on a major expressway in central China collapsed, leaving the twisted remains of cars and trucks scattered among the rubble as state media reported at least eight deaths.

Demand for New Zealand dairy livestock in China appears to be booming, with more than 38,000 live animals leaving our shores for Chinese pastures last year.

Movie censors in China have cut references to torture and prostitution in the country from the Bond film Skyfall.

Influence pedallers: The best cities for bicycle rides.