WorldUS space drone: Theories flyIt arrived back at a California air base after dark. Only the eagle-eyed would have spotted the snub-nosed spacecraft gliding out of the black sky.19 Oct 04:00 PM
EconomyWill more Chinese snap up NZ houses?An economist says China's plans to ease the restrictions its citizens face when investing overseas will see more Chinese money flowing into NZ's property market.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Interest ratesSpy fears put iconic hotel sale on holdConcerned about potential security risks, the US government is taking a close look at last week's sale of New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel to a Chinese insurance company.13 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandFailed property scheme linked to firmA failed property development is linked to a tax haven company that triggered an alleged money laundering probe into a wealthy businessman.12 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAccused of $129m fraud: Citizen Yan, the man with many namesMillionaire businessman accused of being responsible for a $129 million fraud.10 Oct 11:39 PM
BusinessChina cuts thousands of 'phantom' workers from payroll162,629 employees who had continued to draw salaries after leaving their posts have been removed from China's state payrolls.08 Oct 01:02 AM
Interest ratesChinese group buys Waldorf AstoriaNYC's Waldorf Astoria hotel is set to become the biggest prize yet for buyers from China who have been pouring money into US real estate.07 Oct 02:30 AM
TravelChina: Communists' last standJohn Summers travels to a city devoted to Maoism - a place where Stalin is revered as a hero of the people.06 Oct 02:00 AM
BDBDManufacturingSri Lanka suspends sale of Fonterra milk powderFonterra has confirmed Sri Lankan officials have suspended the sale of some Anchor milk powder, amid concerns it has made children sick.05 Oct 09:52 PM
Small BusinessYour Business: Immigrant entrepreneurs - Zheng Li, Zing DesignYour Business editor Caitlin Sykes talks with Zheng Li of Zing Design.30 Sep 01:00 AM
WorldWhat are the Hong Kong protests about?Pro-democracy protesters are continuing demonstrations in Hong Kong, with riot police responding with tear gas. What set it all off?29 Sep 09:21 PM
WorldThe world's most polite protesters?Pro-democracy protesters may have engaged in a night of battles with police, but then they cleaned up and apologised to police who pepper-sprayed them.29 Sep 06:13 PM
AirlinesNew jet market worth $4.6 trillion - AirbusAirbus Group predicted airlines will buy planes worth $4.6 trillion at list prices over the next 20 years.26 Sep 03:47 AM
WorldAcademic dissident jailed for lifeA Chinese university professor who spoke out against the Communist Party's policies in the western region of Xinjiang has become the first dissident in almost a decade to be sentenced to life in prison.24 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessWhere do China's gamblers go?China's high-spending gamblers are looking to bet outside Macau amid a government assault on corruption and extravagance.20 Sep 02:30 AM
TravelThe graffiti wall of ChinaNot content with taking pictures, tourists are leaving their marks, says Stuart Leavenworth.03 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessNZ commodity prices fall as dairy prices slideNew Zealand commodity prices fell for a sixth straight month in August, taking the index to a 17-month low.02 Sep 03:00 AM
ManufacturingFonterra unfazed by credit rating cutFonterra chief financial officer Lukas Paravicini said the cooperative continued to enjoy a solid balance sheet position, despite a credit rating downgrade by S&P.01 Sep 05:00 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's new ally sees falling salesFonterra is pinning its hopes on a tie-up with Chinese infant formula giant Beingmate as it pushes into China's lucrative baby milk market.28 Aug 05:30 PM
AgribusinessFonterra's $1billion splash-outFonterra says it plans to spend about $1.17 bon taking a 20 per cent stake in China's Beingmate Baby & Child to boost its baby formula aspirations there.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionChristopher Adams: Fonterra's China play a canny moveWhat a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings was facing the fallout from the disastrous botulism false alarm, which sparked panic in markets across the globe, especially China.27 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldNo apology over 'Chinese invasion'An Australian politician is refusing to apologise for warning of a Chinese invasion of Australia, after her leader's bizarre anti-China rant.26 Aug 09:37 PM
Banking and financeCentral banks to lawmakers: You try growing this economyPower of monetary policy to drive global growth is nearing its limit. Further progress depends on government leaders.26 Aug 02:30 AM
WorldChina vs US - superpower standoff in AfricaAs Muammar Gaddafi's regime began to unravel in 2011, amid chaotic fighting between Libya's military and rebels, foreign nations rushed to withdraw their citizens.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctored photo reason for residency refusalA doctored photograph of Donghua Liu was the reason he failed the good-character test and was refused residency in New Zealand.22 Aug 05:00 PM
EconomyChina's baby boom wagers go bust on child cost burdenAfter China's loosening of its one-child policy, living costs are deterring couples from having more than one child.21 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelShanghai: No roughing it with a caddyWith 600 courses nationwide, golf's a growing sport in China. Daniel Richardson tees off.20 Aug 05:00 PM
