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Apple, Microsoft targets of Chinese media

China's state-run media has stepped up criticism of US technology companies including Apple and Microsoft as tensions escalate over cyberspying and hacking allegations.

New President and Putin hit it off

Hopes rose of a resolution of the Ukraine crisis after the inauguration of Petro Poroshenko as the post-revolution President yesterday.

Italian businessmen digest evidence

Italian businessmen accused of bribing politicians in exchange for contracts for a huge flood-prevention project came up with a novel tactic for evading police attention.

Panel: Three-parent science safe

Scientists have called on the British Government to give its immediate approval to laws allowing three-parent babies after experts found the techniques were safe.

Aussies happy to spy on Kiwis

A major new poll on Australians' view of themselves and the world has revealed a nation nervous at the rise of China

Extreme Islam claim at NZ mosque

An Australian man who died in a US drone strike alongside a New Zealander was introduced to radical Islam at a Christchurch mosque, it's reported.

Cabinet considers lifting number of Islanders in seasonal work

$1m tourism aid for Samoa announced

Prime Minister John Key has announced a $1 million package for tourism in Samoa on his Pacific Mission.

Editorial: EU becoming too big and too bossy for its own good

Editorial: From time to time, national referendums have thrown a spanner in the EU's plans for closer ties between its members.

Editorial: Rigid visa system lacks compassion

Editorial: The integrity of this country's immigration system is, of course, very important. But that system must not be applied so austerely as to appear utterly inflexible.

Report into fatal riot does little to quell anger

European Union shaken as fringe parties gain votes

The principles underpinning the European Union are now an open target after parties campaigning against the euro.

Jane Kelsey: TPP looking less attractive for NZ

The problem for Tim Groser is that any deal is likely to fall far below his "gold standard" for Japan and the US to totally remove all tariffs, writes Jane Kelsey.

Heiress slaying grips Monaco

The imperturbable world of Monaco, cushioned by wealth, sunshine and secrecy is reeling from a double assault on its two royal families.

Paul Little: Killers too deserve due process

Last Monday I sat in Auckland Town Hall and watched people from 65 countries taking an oath that made them New Zealand citizens.

PM digs in over Budget

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says he won't surrender his Budget in the face of pressure to compromise over its most unpopular measures.

Palmer's PUP learning how to bare its teeth

Paul Thomas: The raving loons are crooning, but don't let them call the tune

We've been warned to expect a vicious election campaign, but let's hope it doesn't descend to the depths plumbed this week by a candidate in Britain's local body elections.