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Govt agencies defend use of blacklisted surveillance gear
PM has expressed concern over the rise of intrusive facial recognition technology.
China's dirty secret: Mysterious ozone-destroying pollution has been traced
Last year scientists discovered that one part of the world was flouting emissions rules.
How China uses technology to segregate and subdue minorities
New York Times: Xinjiang has become incubator for increasingly intrusive policing systems.
Police in China shoot panicked horse
Video shows the horse's final moments after police managed to corral it in a street.
Local Focus: Whanganui Brass Band will play to 200 million
Tour to China promises the world's biggest audience. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Chinese-made drones pose security threat - US says
The US Government said Chinese-made drones pose an intelligence risk.
Huawei could be stripped of Google services after US ban
Chinese tech giant risks losing its global smartphone sales following the Google move.
Want to do business in China? Four surprising things you need to know
The average Porsche owner in the US is in their 50s. In China, they are 35.
China declaring AI ambitions wasn't 'wisest decision' as it alarmed the US
The AI arms race between US and China could leave smaller nations unable to compete.
The latest online shopping craze in China
Many in China are now breaking tradition and making high-end purchases online.
Two Canadians formally arrested in China
It is believed to be holding to pressure Canada into releasing Huawei executive.
He named his lazy dogs after the Chinese police. They were not amused
NYT: Chinese police aren't exactly a barrel of laughs. Especially when the joke's on them.
Is NZ's economy in trouble? Here are the top five indicators
In a sea of data, where should you look for the best clues to the economic outlook?
China: In awe of the Great Wall
Anna Hartley finds the landmark is both awe-inspiring and smaller than you think.
Trade war: China 'can deliver a deadly punch' beyond tariffs, says official
Former top government official says China has 'willingness to fight a prolonged war'.
Meth in dishwashing liquid; The new gangs infiltrating NZ
Specialist "cells" of transnational organised crime syndicates have entered New Zealand.
Trade dispute with US a political challenge for China's Xi Jinping
Slowing economy and trade dispute with US puts China's leader in hard place.
Alibaba exec appointed to head NZ market
Pier Smulders will lead the local New Zealand Alibaba team.
Trump unlikely hero of Hong Kong's Cantonese art form
You may have seen him in the pro wrestling ring or the Oval Office but this is a new look.
Trump's ticking tariff time-bomb - 3pm deadline
Donald Trump is playing hard-ball as trade talks with China get under way. Will it work?
Big Read: Inside the criminal evolution of meth in NZ
Power, P cooks and profit. The evolution of meth changed the criminal underworld forever.
China expert Anne-Marie Brady continues to be harassed
In 2017, her home was burgled and she suspected it was due to her criticism of China.
The gifts Jacinda Ardern received last year
Three Cabinet members and one Labour MP were also given rugby tickets by Huawei.
'Extraordinary' new dinosaur species had a cape like Batman
Researchers say the finding is extraordinary, something new in evolutionary history.
Is it a dog or a wolf?
The animal appeared to be the latest addition to a long list of 'improvised wildlife'.
How Chinese spies got NSA's hacking tools, and used them for attacks
NY Times: Latest evidence US has lost control of key parts of its cybersecurity arsenal.
Men lured to mines, killed by gang who claimed compo on their behalf
Gang members clubbed the men with an axe and stones as well as setting off explosions.
Tying up grooms, eggings and stunts: Crackdown on wedding 'hazing' rituals
Tying grooms to trees or poles and pouring beer and sauce on them will be banned.
Is a new Cold War erupting between America and China?
Stephen Hoadley contends China would be better off within American hegemonic stability.
China-US trade tensions rattle NZ dollar
The NZ dollar weakened amid jitters over trade negotiations.
Trump's tariff threat to China sends global markets plummeting
Trump turned up the heat saying he would raise import taxes on US$200b of China products.
Two dead, 12 injured after theme park slide fall
'The people were screaming, I'm not sure whether from fright or excitement.'
Peters appears to be coming around on Belt and Road
Peters previously apprehensive about NZ's involvement in China's Belt and Road initiative.