The Government has turned down Hong Kong listed Natural Dairy NZ's controversial bid to buy the Crafar dairy farms from receivers in a deal thought to be worth about $200 million.

NZ was disturbed by China's rising influence in the Pacific region, a WikiLeaks cable shows.

Speeds of hundreds of kilometres an hour now common on rail network.

Cutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?

Raghupati Singhania says his country shouldn't be judged only by Games glitches, writes Karyn Scherer.

Nearly 70 per cent of New Zealanders want the Auditor-General to investigate National MP Pansy Wong's travel expenses.

John Key is facing tough questions as details from leaked US Embassy cables appear to contradict statements made in Parliament and reveal secret details of his meeting with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao.

Jim Eagles discovers Hong Kong villagers fighting to preserve their way of life.

A new air link between China and New Zealand could boost tourist spending by up to $50 million a year.

They are world famous in China and their eye-catching displays were one of the stories of the 2010 Asian Games.

We like to think Richie McCaw has to deal with intense expectations but what about the hopes of a billion people?

Kirsten Hellier has taken the high road to China and is loving every minute of it.