WorldRed Dragon rising: How much will China tension ‘squeeze’ NZHow worried should New Zealand be about China's growing influence?01 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUS sending nuclear-capable bombers to AustraliaFurious Beijing says the deployments risk triggering a new arms race in the region.01 Nov 12:28 AM
WorldMystery deepens over China’s missing former president Hu JintaoHu Jintao was reluctantly led away as Chairman Xi Jinping looked on.30 Oct 06:05 AM
WorldShanghai district orders mass Covid-19 testing, lockdownShanghai is ordering the testing of all 1.3 million residents of Yangpu district.28 Oct 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChina’s latest Covid lockdown affects major iPhone factoryNew York Times: Outbreak sent unknown number of workers into quarantine.28 Oct 01:47 AM
World'The new face of China’s propaganda': Truth behind photo revealedChinese influencers using social media to spread lies about treatment of Uyghur Muslims.27 Oct 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAustralia rides out Chinese sanctions as exports boomFinancial Times: Other Asian markets and Beijing’s dependence on iron ore lift trade.27 Oct 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s leader now wields formidable power. Who will say no to him?New York Times: President Xi Jinping has stacked the party's top tier with his loyalists.24 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandNew UK Prime Minister a 'good friend of NZ' - Grant RobertsonMeanwhile, he deferred when asked about China President Xi Jinping's historic third term.24 Oct 08:43 PM
WorldMystery surrounds China’s former leader being guided off stage without explanationSpeculations range from a health crisis to an attempted protest by the 79yo former leader.24 Oct 05:09 AM
WorldChina reaffirms Xi Jinping’s dominance, removes No 2 Li KeqiangA party congress effectively removed Premier Li Keqiang from senior leadership23 Oct 06:23 AM
World'Fight tonight' mentality: US Navy chief warns China could invade Taiwan by end of the yearOfficials have indicated heightened alarm over Beijing's intentions towards the island.21 Oct 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessForeigners double NZ land purchases: post-Covid recoveryLargest deals are often offshore parties selling Kiwi assets to other overseas entities.21 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandFour former NZDF staff could now be training Chinese militaryThe organisation is recruiting ex-army pilots for the People's Liberation Army.19 Oct 06:50 AM
WorldHong Kong protester beaten by Chinese consulate staff'Bob' was dragged through the compound gate and on to consulate grounds.17 Oct 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWatch: How a Chinese doctor who warned of Covid-19 spent his final daysNew York Times: National hero faced censorship after sounding early alarm on Covid.17 Oct 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s leader strikes a defiant note, warning of ‘stormy seas’New York Times: In a major party address, Xi Jinping doubles down on his hard-line stance.16 Oct 08:15 PM
WorldChinese leader Xi calls for military growthBeijing declares it is ready for war to 'safeguard China’s dignity and core interests'.16 Oct 05:52 PM
World'Heroic' Chinese protester's manifesto that urged revolt scrubbed from internetProtester has been dubbed the "new tank man" after staging the bold protest.14 Oct 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChip wars: US launches global crackdown on Chinese technologyNew York Times: New weapons and spyware prompt "unilateral" power move from Washington.13 Oct 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ corporate leaders warned of risks in China-US relationship break-downInnovation despite Beijing's imperious attitude to 'wreckage': Companies rethink risks.12 Oct 05:52 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldOne nation under Xi: How China's leader is remaking its identityNew York Times: Xi's vision is aimed at inoculating China against unwelcome influences.12 Oct 05:00 AM
WorldChina unveils terrifying lethal weaponChina has unveiled a powerful new weapon that could blow up any attempt to defend Taiwan.10 Oct 11:39 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters visits Taiwan just weeks after China's huge naval drillsThe former deputy PM urged democracies to show greater support for one another.07 Oct 07:37 AM
TravelHong Kong lures tourists back with 500,000 free flightsThe campaign aims to tempt tourists back and repair Hong Kong's reputation.06 Oct 09:26 PM
New ZealandEvangelist on 'unstoppable mission' now a refugee in NZThey called him 'cultist', insane, and beat him on the head with a police baton.05 Oct 07:00 AM
WorldConnecting the dots: Ominous sign China is preparing for invasionChina's preparing civilian ferries for war, and experts are convinced it is gearing up.02 Oct 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's 'absurd' Covid propaganda stirs rebellionNew York Times: The use of propaganda has been on overdrive in the pandemic.30 Sep 06:00 AM
WorldMoves on Taiwan will be 'crushed' - new threats from ChinaChina vehemently defends its claim to Taiwan - and won't tolerate US interference.24 Sep 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'We're on that bus, too': In China, a deadly crash triggers Covid traumaNew York Times: Chinese public being held hostage by government's harsh Covid policy.21 Sep 10:47 PM
New ZealandUS, UK join NZ and Pacific allies in Fijian military exerciseThe name of the exercise originated from Operation Cartwheel during World War II.21 Sep 04:49 AM
World'Inaction is no longer possible': On sidelines of UN, a push for China's abuses to be punishedChina is accused of a ruthless campaign of torture, sexual assault and ethnic cleansing.20 Sep 12:53 AM
OpinionChina and Russia's vision of a remade world orderANALYSIS: Xi and Putin aim to make their countries more powerful than the US.17 Sep 08:30 PM
WorldChina calls for 'proper manners' after royal snubGovernment officials furious after being denied entry to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin.17 Sep 07:09 PM