World'Not directed at any target': Beijing defends aircraft carrier sea trialsThe Fujian is China’s third carrier, now undergoing its first sea trials.12 Sep 03:56 AM
World'It's convenient': How Taiwan turned 7-Eleven into everyday lifelineTaiwan has more than 14,000 convenience stores serving 23 million people.09 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldXi reaffirms ties with North Korea during visitKim's visit to China is his first since 2019 and only his second trip abroad in six years.04 Sep 08:09 PM
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WorldHow Taiwan is preparing for potential conflict with ChinaDrills simulated wartime aid distribution and a mass-casualty event.17 Jul 05:47 AM
WorldLeaked audio: Trump says he told Putin he would ‘bomb the s*** out of Moscow’The US President told a private gathering of fundraisers that Putin ‘believed me 100%’.10 Jul 06:17 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ company linked to UK money-laundering probeA UK recovery action against organised crime behind a £50m tax rort reaches New Zealand.03 Jul 11:00 PM
World'Real and immediate threat': North Korean operatives accused of infiltrating US firmsZhenxing Wang has been arrested and six Chinese and two Taiwan nationals indicted.01 Jul 08:52 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldScientists retrace 30,000-year-old sea voyage, in a hollowed-out logNew York Times: A 45-hour journey took the team from eastern Taiwan to Yonaguni Island.26 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisUnpredictable Trump: US strike has given China more to think aboutNYT analysis: US leader is a wild card for China in scenarios of how the US would respond.26 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Taiwan needs its own power sources more than everChina's drills around Taiwan simulated blocking crucial energy shipments.19 Jun 06:00 PM
WorldMilestone move: Taiwan's submarine programme advances amid challengesThe 80m submarine features US combat systems and torpedoes.18 Jun 04:23 AM
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World'A wake-up call': US warns of China's military ambitions in AsiaThe US is calling on allies to upgrade defences amid China's military pressure in Asia.31 May 04:25 AM
World'Brought honour': 105-year-old wins big at World MastersHe won gold in the 100-plus discus, javelin, shot put, and 100 metres.29 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: NZ's careful dance with US and China amid trade tensionsOPINION: Politicians are being exceptionally careful not to call out Trump.25 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsMPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'21 Apr 01:31 AM
Football FernsFootball Ferns matches cancelled due to unsafe pitch conditionsInterim coach Michael Mayne lost a key opportunity to prove his suitability.06 Apr 07:37 PM
WorldWatch: Pit bull leaps from car window and attacks motorcyclistIt wasn't the first time the dog attacked a motorcyclist.19 Mar 09:49 PM
WorldWatch: Chinese ‘invasion barges’ spotted on drills for first timeThe barges could rapidly unload tanks and troops on enemy shores.15 Mar 08:41 PM
WorldMagnitude-6 earthquake rocks TaiwanThree people were trapped in collapsed house, but no major damage reported.20 Jan 07:10 PM
TravelWhy is everyone raving about Taipei?The Taiwan city is all set to be the destination of 2025.03 Jan 06:00 AM
World‘Major breakthrough’: China unveils new futuristic fighter jetsVideos of the jets were trending on Friday.28 Dec 06:48 AM
WorldTaiwan President 'won't yield an inch' in defence of island's territoryChina maintains military pressure on Taipei to accept its claim of sovereignty.25 Oct 06:05 AM
WorldChina military encircles Taiwan in 'warning' drillsBeijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control.14 Oct 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumMood of the Boardroom‘Our two biggest trading partners at war would be a nightmare'Any disruption to China's trade with NZ would have far-reaching effects.02 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTaiwan company tries to distance itself from pagers used in Lebanon attackNew York Times: Gold Apollo points to another company that was licensed to use its brand.18 Sep 08:57 PM