New ZealandMahuta meets Solomons counterpart virtually over China pactShe says she was assured the 'agreement would not lead to a Chinese military base'.25 May 01:58 AM
WorldUS would intervene with military to defend Taiwan, Biden saysThe US has traditionally avoided making such an explicit security guarantee.23 May 07:38 AM
New ZealandBudget 2022: $10m to crack down on tobacco smuggling spikeThe funding will enhance specialist investigations and enforcement within NZ Customs.23 May 06:49 AM
OpinionOpinion: It's ridiculous woman can stay with fake papersOPINION: A woman falsified documents to obtain a visa and has now been allowed to stay.23 May 01:55 AM
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WorldScott Morrison defends his record as Australian PM despite election lossThe outgoing PM struck a a proud and defiant tone in his concession speech.22 May 04:00 AM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Economy has 'headroom' to handle challengesKiwis are getting gloomy but S&P Global Ratings retains confidence in NZ economic outlook.21 May 05:00 PM
TravelKiwi expat shares three things every visitor should do when in ChinaA Kiwi expat describes China's lockdowns and three things every visitor should know.19 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Border announcements a mix of half-measures, muddled thinkingOPINION: NZ's border settings continue to confound, NZ Initiative chairman writes.18 May 02:00 AM
WorldDisturbing desert find: Images reveal China's alarming planOpinion: Photos show what China's plan could be for hypersonic missiles.15 May 06:33 PM
WorldChinese minister's visit to Solomon Islands inflames Australian fearsThere are fears Beijing plans to establish a naval base in the Pacific nation.14 May 11:42 PM
World'Act of aggression': Australia says Chinese spy ship has been hugging west coastAustralia's defence minister called the spy ship's presence an 'aggressive act'.13 May 07:11 PM
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World'Don't treat people like humans': Chinese officials bolt people in their homesThose who refused to hand over their keys to be locked in are being bolted in.04 May 11:38 PM
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New ZealandImmigration adviser botched visa, lied to studentFake signature and false phonecall were part of Qing Tian's deceit.01 May 11:55 PM
World18 trapped, others missing after China building collapseFive people were rescued from the collapsed structure in Changsha city overnight.30 Apr 09:23 PM
World'Regional hub': China's aviation plans with Solomon islands revealedOne of China's biggest defence companies had big plans for the Solomon Islands.29 Apr 02:54 AM
WorldAustralia accuses China of election interference with Solomon Islands pactAn Australian minister said the timing of the China-Solomon Islands pact was deliberate.28 Apr 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's Covid lockdown outrage tests limits of triumphant propagandaNew York Times: Public anger is creating a credibility crisis for the country's leader.27 Apr 08:29 PM
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TravelHong Kong reopens to non-residents on May 1Hong Kong's government announced the end of a 2-year-old ban on visitors.26 Apr 12:12 AM
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WorldAustralia should be prepared for war, says Peter DuttonAustralian politician ups his war rhetoric after the PM issues a blunt warning.25 Apr 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy a Chinese security deal in the Pacific could ripple through the worldNew York Times: "China is looking to rebalance the global order in its favour."24 Apr 05:00 PM
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WorldAustralian leaders clash over China's expansion in PacificAustralian PM Scott Morrison accused the opposition of 'taking China's side'.21 Apr 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'Staggering': Why the long wait for supplies in NZ is about to get worseLockdowns of Chinese truck drivers and factory staff hitting production, orders.20 Apr 05:22 AM
WorldInside Shanghai quarantine: 24-hour lights, no hot showersThe city has reported more than 300,000 cases since late March.18 Apr 02:37 AM
WorldShocking Covid death toll secret hidden from the worldCalculating pandemic deaths led to the 'cruellest Covid joke on the world'.17 Apr 07:00 PM
WorldShanghai residents 'dragged from homes' amid strict Covid lockdownThe country continues to pursue a strict policy of Covid elimination.15 Apr 06:30 PM
WorldSolomons govt confirms China security requestSolomons govt confirms China's security request, condemns misinformation.14 Apr 05:30 AM