WorldChina threatens 'confrontation' if the US doesn't back offQin Gang warns that Beijing and the US are headed for "confrontation".08 Mar 09:39 PM
WorldXi accuses US of trying to block China’s developmentIs the United States out to sabotage China? Chinese leaders think so.08 Mar 05:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Economic coercion': Govt fears China using trade as a weaponOfficials are working on a plan to make New Zealand resilient to a China trade freeze08 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldChinese minister warns of conflict unless US changes courseCombative statement says America has 'deviated from the rational and sound' track.07 Mar 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumTechnologyCan TikTok convince the world it is not a tool for China?Financial Times: The app faces a fight for its future as spying fears escalate.07 Mar 04:20 AM
WorldFugees star to stand trial for alleged 'secret lobbying'Pras Michel is charged with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.06 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldGermany warns of ‘consequences’ if China sends arms to RussiaOlaf Scholz has threatened to crack down on China if they send weapons and aid to Russia.05 Mar 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Reopened China may be good for UkraineOPINION: Our editorial looks at how Beijing will be keen to get back to business.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldUS, Russia hold highest-level talks since Ukraine invasionUS Sec of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met at G20.02 Mar 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrown agency on investment committee member’s tweet calling China an ‘enemy state’Fund manager sees possible fallout for NZ.02 Mar 04:35 AM
WorldChina, Belarus presidents call for Ukraine ceasefire, talksPresidents urge a ceasefire to bring about a political settlement to Ukraine conflict.01 Mar 11:29 PM
WorldCovid conspiracy theories soar after report of originsEach attempt to look at where the virus started is swamped by misinformation.01 Mar 05:24 PM
TravelMajor tourist destination announces massive mask policy changeThe new mask rule will impact all visitors as of March 1.01 Mar 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat we know and don’t know about the origins of Covid-19New York Times: Conclusive evidence hard to come by and intelligence agencies are split.28 Feb 07:52 PM
WorldWhite House orders ban on TikTokFederal agencies given 30 days to delete Chinese-owned social media app.28 Feb 06:03 PM
WorldChina claims it is ‘open and transparent’ about origin of Covid-19US officials remain divided on origin of virus; China says it has co-operated in search.28 Feb 05:40 PM
New ZealandTibetans angry convicted Chinese murderer used ‘Tibetan cause’ to fight deportationMembers of the Tibetan community in Auckland have distanced themselves from Li.28 Feb 08:01 AM
WorldCovid-19 origins still a mystery three years into pandemicDid the coronavirus originate in animals or leak from a Chinese lab?28 Feb 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldLab leak most likely caused pandemic, US Energy Department saysNew York Times: New intelligence prompted the department to change its position.27 Feb 12:42 AM
WorldChina issues peace plan; Zelensky says he’ll await detailsChina is calling for a ceasefire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.24 Feb 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Searching for an endgame, a year on from Russia’s invasionOPINION: Our editorial on resolving the conflict in Ukraine.24 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why Ukraine conflict means even more to NZ todayOPINION: One year since the Russian invasion should give us pause to reflect.23 Feb 11:30 PM
TravelChina anticipates billions of tourists in 2023A recent study suggests tourists will bring in trillions in 2023.22 Feb 08:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnother Chinese billionaire vanishes - and so does business confidenceNew York Times: Bao Fan 'assisting authorities with investigation', state media says.22 Feb 08:11 PM
World2 dead, more than 50 missing in China mine collapseMore than 300 rescue workers operating 129 rescue vehicles are taking part in the search.22 Feb 04:26 PM
MarketsA2 Milk lifts first half profit by 22pc, says China still challengingA2 Milk's post-Covid recovery has continued with a lift in its first half profit.19 Feb 07:46 PM
World'Blacklist’: Australia and China's relations still shaky after 'peace'China has called it a 'win-win' but really it could just be seen as a win for Australia.19 Feb 04:46 AM
New ZealandNZ not taking action over Chinese-made surveillance camerasThe cameras made by Hikvision and Dahua are widespread in this country.18 Feb 10:48 PM
WorldChina's brazen balloon move sparks diplomatic firestorm, but what does it mean?Strategic analysts are struggling to come to grips with what China's incursion means.18 Feb 07:47 PM
WorldRussia has committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine war - USThe US has formally determined Russia has beaten, tortured and raped civilians.18 Feb 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow Fonterra plans to turn this year's challenges into opportunities: chairmanInflation, sustainability, R&D and China high on board's menu.17 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBeyond the balloon: The US-China spy gameFinancial Times: Chinese state intelligence-gathering has grown in ambition and scale.17 Feb 10:47 PM
WorldBizarre hobby group twist in ‘UFO’ downingA case of mistaken identity may have caused a hobby balloon group to be caught in drama.17 Feb 09:53 PM
TechnologyTikTok plans two more European data centres amid privacy fearsAuthorities are concerned masses of user data will be sent to China.17 Feb 09:36 PM
