AgribusinessNZ-China FTA upgrade to go live in AprilDairy export savings of $180m a year also on offer from ongoing 2008 FTA agreement.15 Feb 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHosting the Olympics is costly. For China, it's worth every billionNew York Times: For many cities, the Games make no economic sense. Not for Beijing.14 Feb 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld50 years later, some question value of US-China 'panda diplomacy'New York Times: China has sent pandas to the US since 1972.14 Feb 01:48 AM
TravelA disorienting tour of Beijing's Winter Olympic cityTed Anthony tours a place where "city" and "wall" can be the same thing.13 Feb 07:17 PM
TravelA Life in Travel: Writer, director and actor Chye-Ling HuangTaxi driving grandmothers and Melbourne break-ups have shaped Chye-Ling Huang's travels.08 Feb 07:17 PM
WorldExplainer: How China got blue skies in time for OlympicsBeijing's air still has a long way to go, but is measurably better than past years.08 Feb 08:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsBeijing wanted the Winter Olympics. All it needed was snowNew York Times: China didn't move mountains to host the Games - but it came close.07 Feb 10:01 PM
OlympicsOpening days of Winter Olympics overshadowed by athlete complaintsThey speak of unbearable freezing temperatures, lack of hot food and Covid-isolation hell.06 Feb 10:30 PM
OpinionKate goes after coveted Meghan titleThe royal family's job is to make nice, make the case for Britain and then make it back.05 Feb 07:20 PM
OlympicsOlympic teams raise concerns over quarantine hotelsThe food in quarantine for some Winter Olympic athletes is "impossible" to eat.05 Feb 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsLiam Napier: Winter Olympics' dark side cannot be ignoredOPINION: Don't let a flashy opening ceremony and athletic prowess distract you.05 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldAnalysis: Russia and China rise from their knees to challenge US dominanceBut show of unity between Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping cannot obscure unequal partnership.04 Feb 09:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsWhy these Winter Olympics are a watershed moment for NZ sportOPINION: The young stars set for success in China will light up snow sports in Aotearoa.04 Feb 09:00 PM
WorldRussia, China push back against US in pre-Olympics summitLeaders of Russia and China declare joint opposition to any expansion of NATO.04 Feb 08:54 PM
OlympicsWinter Olympics begin with spectacular opening ceremonyThree huge fireworks displays and a massive HD LED floor highlighted proceedings.04 Feb 05:25 PM
LifestyleAJ Hackett's Olympian daughter Margaux: 'I have Dad's love of adrenaline'Defying gravity is in Olympic skier Margaux Hackett's blood.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSébastien Desclée: Why don't we organise the next Winter Olympics in the Saudi desert?Sébastien Desclée on why sport shouldn't be dictated by money.04 Feb 03:00 PM
WorldPutin in Beijing for Olympic Games and Xi talks amid Ukraine tensionsPutin's presence makes him the highest-profile guest at the winter sports event.04 Feb 08:59 AM
New ZealandTorture, tumors and unfair trials: An alleged murderer's plea against extraditionLawyers say Kyung Yup Kim is suicidal, has a brain tumour and extending case is inhumane.04 Feb 03:57 AM
World'Genocide Games': China's treatment of Uighurs shined upon before OlympicsControversy as spotlight on the host country's treatment of ethnic minorities.03 Feb 07:45 PM
OlympicsPeng Shuai to meet Olympics chief amid 'mental state' fearsThe safety of Shuai has become a cause for global concern during the last three months.03 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldVideo of mentally ill woman chained in shack stirs anger in ChinaNew York Times: The video has gone viral with netizens demanding authorities intervene.31 Jan 10:19 PM
WorldStaffers complain of racism, abuse by WHO leader in AsiaStaffers have accused top director of the WHO in the Western Pacific of racist behaviour.29 Jan 04:05 AM
AgribusinessAir NZ crew barred from Hong Kong after Dreamliner diversionCrew confined to aircraft after Hong Kong authorities refused to process them.28 Jan 04:27 AM
BusinessBizarre deals expose China's 'looming risk'As China's property crisis escalates, attention is turning to a truly bizarre strategy.27 Jan 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumTennisHow a tussle over a T-shirt at the Aussie Open reignited Peng Shuai debateNew York Times: The spotlight has shifted from Peng Shuai. One fan really wanted it back.26 Jan 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Prebble: Defence, security, climate change loom larger than CovidOPINION: NZ is dangerously isolated and has less international influence than ever before.26 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsMatt Brown: Don't count Robinson out despite struggles heading into OlympicsOPINION: The Queenstown skier will be a contender in Beijing.25 Jan 10:00 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: A magic number in the politics of populationOPINION: By 2100, more than half world's population will be in the Middle East and Africa.25 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChina tests 2m in Beijing, lifts Covid lockdown in Xi'anAnyone who buys cold medicine is also being tested for Covid 19 in Xi'an.24 Jan 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's games: How Xi Jinping is staging the Olympics on his termsNew York Times: China has managed to fulfill its promises and cow its critics.23 Jan 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBrady burglary investigators briefed on diplomatic immunityPolice team investigating burglary of academic China specialist asked NZSIS for help.23 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldGlobal aid effort under way as big forces help tiny TongaThe HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.22 Jan 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina sticks with Covid elimination, but for how long?New York Times: China is going to extreme lengths to quell outbreaks.22 Jan 02:47 AM