WorldUS shoots down Chinese 'spy' balloon - footage shows small explosionAn operation is underway in US territorial waters to recover the balloon debris.04 Feb 08:10 PM
WorldChina plays down cancelled visit over 'spy' balloon, US says second one spottedChina says neither side had announced visit; US reports 2nd balloon over Latin America.04 Feb 04:56 PM
WorldChina’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over USChina maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.03 Feb 05:39 PM
WorldChina urges calm after claims of a spy balloon flying over USChina has no intention of violating any country's airspace, its Foreign Ministry says.03 Feb 09:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeiPhone delays, supply chain woes snap Apple’s revenue growth streakFinancial Times: "iPhone City" Covid outbreak brings holiday blues to Apple.02 Feb 11:52 PM
WorldChinese spy balloon spotted over USThe Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground.02 Feb 11:21 PM
WorldUS to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fearIt comes after the US opened an embassy in Solomon Islands also to counter China.02 Feb 05:28 PM
WorldUkraine war, nuclear threat puts 'Doomsday Clock' to 90 seconds to midnightWith Ukraine conflict, looming spectre of nuclear war, Earth creeps closer to Armageddon.25 Jan 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirline rebuild: Emirates starting second NZ superjumbo serviceCarrier releases details of sought-after flight, Air NZ steps up China services.24 Jan 02:05 AM
Technology'Trojan Horse' technology poses a 'wide-ranging' threat to UKThe 'Trojan Horse' technology poses a 'wide-ranging' threat to UK national security.24 Jan 01:09 AM
WorldSleuths catch out China lieChina bragged about taking action over a US move, but what really happened?21 Jan 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOpinion: Ban crypto and its parasitic thieveryOPINION: After last year’s meltdown, you would think we’d seen the back of crypto.21 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldChina blasts foreign coverage of its Covid-19 shiftFinger-pointing follows the abrupt end of China’s strict “zero-Covid” policy.20 Jan 05:41 AM
TravelLunar New Year tourism hopes wane as Chinese stay homeChinese tourism boom to blip as most travelers opt not to travel abroad.19 Jan 10:15 PM
World'Bleaker than expected': China's population falls for first time in decadesThere were 850,000 fewer people recorded at the end of 2022.17 Jan 03:30 AM
World‘Frightening’: Experts warn of 'enormous' losses if China invades Taiwan'Some outcomes are obvious: Such as any conflict being immensely destructive.'15 Jan 04:13 AM
WorldChina reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passedThe reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.14 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChina’s plan to reset the economy and win back friendsFinancial Times: Behind the havoc caused by Covid, a fundamental shift is taking place.11 Jan 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn pictures: This is what Shanghai’s Covid outbreak looks likeNew York Times: Up to 70% of the city’s 26m residents have been infected, officials say.10 Jan 09:45 PM
Freight and logisticsWorld Bank warns global recession a looming threatForecast slashed due to weakening growth expected in world's top economies.10 Jan 06:13 PM
WorldChinese invasion of Taiwan would be doomed to fail, says reportThe report from Washington lays out the huge consequences for all involved.10 Jan 04:41 AM
WorldChinese police clash with Covid test factory workers after sackingsVideos show protests erupting in the city of Chongqing following reported dismissals.09 Jan 12:56 AM
WorldChina: 17 people dead - at least 22 injured in holiday rush crashThe accident occurred outside the city of Nanchang in Jiangxi province08 Jan 04:02 AM
WorldMost transmissible yet: New ‘Kraken’ Covid variant arrives in AustraliaNew variant 'more active, young and able to get around'.06 Jan 04:31 AM
WorldCelebrity deaths trigger questions over China’s Covid death toll cover-upOfficial figures increasingly contradict what people are witnessing.06 Jan 02:34 AM
WorldBeds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continuesThe crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.05 Jan 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChina’s Covid generation: the surging inequality behind Xi’s U-turnFinancial Times: Lockdowns upended the education of millions and blocked social mobility.04 Jan 01:25 AM
WorldChina threatens to tighten its borders in response to international Covid bansBig surge in virus numbers is causing concern.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMandatory Covid-19 testing for China travellers overreaction, NZ officials reported sayingCase numbers in China are thought to be surging.03 Jan 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRecession to hit a third of the world this year, IMF warnsFinancial Times: Next few months especially "tough for China" as Covid speads.01 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNational backs pre-travel Covid testing on travellers from ChinaLeader Christopher Luxon supports moves for travel restrictions.01 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandGovt to assess Covid risk of travellers from China as Australia introduces testing of passengersThe move comes after Australia moves to introduce mandatory testing.01 Jan 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ dairy prices should pick up late this year, big bank predictsWhere one country goes, global dairy prices follow.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAustralia imposes new Covid restrictions on China arrivals; full freedoms remain in NZAustralia will introduce mandatory Covid testing for travellers from China.01 Jan 06:12 AM
