Taiwan crash: Hero pilot Kiwi citizen
The co-pilot of the crashed TransAsia Airways plane was a New Zealand citizen who learned to fly in Auckland.
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Captain had concerns over plane
The captain of TransAsia Flight GE235 complained of "engine abnormalities" but was rebuffed when he asked for an urgent inspection of the plane shortly before its final take-off.
Seat change may have been a life saver
A couple and their toddler who survived the crash of a TransAsia Airways plane in Taiwan changed seats just before the plane took off.
Taipei river-crash pilots hailed heroes
"This pilot decided to land in a narrow river without buildings because there is a residential area nearby. He did all he could do."
Internet addict dies during gaming binge
A Taiwanese man has died after a three-day gaming binge at an internet cafe in the island's south, the second such case this year.
Hippo 'jumps' from truck
A hippopotamus was left lying injured on the side of the road for hours after making a panicked jump from a truck in Taiwan.
$22m meth haul at Auckland Airport
A $22 million drug haul intercepted at Auckland Airport is the second biggest border seizure in New Zealand's history.
In Taiwan, do as the expats do
When confronted with 10 courses, just nibble, David Leggat quickly learns.
Taiwan: Dancing with the dragons
Taiwanese festivals are a dazzling frenzy of colour and noise, finds Justine Tyerman.
Taiwan: To the islands
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$29m first funding after Taiwan deal
The first funding commitment has been made through a joint agreement signed last year between the Government-backed venture capital funds in this country and Taiwan.
Top five destinations in Taipei
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Fran O'Sullivan: Momentous events go almost unnoticed
Have you heard? NZ has signed a low-key free trade agreement with Taiwan.
Taiwan venture uses local technology
Technology developed by New Zealand's LanzaTech will lie at the heart of a new Taiwanese joint venture.
Meet the dragon babies
A support organisation for migrant parents in Auckland is experiencing a baby boom because of a surge in the number of dragon babies born to Chinese parents.
A DIY guide to battling the system
Her aim is to help 'kickstart a revolution' by giving citizens access to the power and information to challenge and overturn decisions.
Fran O'Sullivan: Free trade triumvirate next coup for NZ
New Zealand is set to complete its free trade triumvirate with Greater China when it adds Chinese Taipei to this country's earlier deals with Beijing and Hong Kong.
Start-ups find their progress stalled by 'valley of death'
The gap in New Zealand's capital markets needs addressing urgently, writes Franceska Banga.
8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900
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Chinese businessman gives $100K to earthquake appeal
A Chinese businessman has donated $100,000 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal after reading about the numerous Chinese people killed or missing.