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China's diplomatic squeeze on Taiwan risks backfiring on Xi
US makes show of support for Taiwan, but in the 1970s they broke ties with Taipei.
Six still missing following bridge collapse in eastern Taiwan
Cause of the 20-year-old bridge's sudden collapse remains unknown.
Watch: Moment bridge collapses, as search for missing continues
Fishing vessels were helping search for the missing.
Reunion to remember NZ rescue efforts in Taiwan quake 20 years ago
Official recognition ceremony will be held at Auckland Town Hall on October 4.
Taiwan loses biggest Pacific ally as Solomon Islands embraces China
Solomon Islands Cabinet approved a resolution to recognise Beijing as the govt of China.
America weakened: China could overrun Asia 'in hours'
The US military has "atrophied" while China's defence spending has soared by 900 per cent.
Asia: Eating like a true local in Taiwan
Lucy Casley gets a taste for the indigenous cuisine of Taiwan
Beijing struggles to win hearts and minds in Hong Kong
"Beijing has misinterpreted Hong Kong's culture, psyche and feelings," said Anson Chan.
Taiwan is first nation in Asia to endorse same-sex marriage
Bill gives couples benefits available to male-female married couples.
Despicable groomer kills dog: 'It was too noisy'
The man repeatedly hit the toy poodle on the head with a sandal as punishment for barking.
She feared an infection - doctors found bees in her eyes eating her tears
Her eye was swollen shut, doctors discovered a world-first cause for her pain.
Taiwan: Rich history
The island nation off the Chinese mainland has a fascinating and proud culture.
Customs seize $55m of meth hidden in golf carts
It was a part of more than 343kg of drugs destined for New Zealand in the past year.
Taiwan - and America's - military secrets revealed by Google Maps
Launchers and models of the missiles are clearly visible on the new maps.
Xi's tough talk on Taiwan backfires
China's push for unification has given Taiwan's leader a boost, writes Johnson Lai.
'Bikini Climber' freezes to death after massive fall
Harrowing details reveal how a Bikini Climber ended up freezing to death after a 19m fall.
Gwynne Dyer: Xi rhetoric ensures Taiwan treads carefully
Xi threatens bloody murder if Tsai declares independence, but he knows that she will.
Local Focus: Is this Aotearoa's next big Māori superstar?
This sassy 18-year-old is just getting started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits off Taiwan
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck off the western coast of Taiwan.
Catching up with old friends at Apec
Jacinda Ardern reveals what she would have said to PNG PM about women.
Air NZ's latest long-haul service takes off
The airline will also launch a new service to Chicago at the end of the year.
'Prepare for war': Chinese President's dire warning
Xi Jinping tells South China Sea military advisers to prepare for worst.
Taiwan: Storming port in Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung, in Taiwan's south, has gone from an industrial harbour to a cultural hotspot.
Lead in global search for giant inflatable Kiwi
The global hunt for a giant inflatable Kiwi that went missing has turned up a lead.
Taiwan: Ancient city is a cracker
From Confucian temples to modern speakeasies, Taiwan's former capital has it all.
China vs Taiwan: Tiny island at centre of conflict
Over the next few years, it risks sparking a war that will "change the course of history".
Taiwan: No. 2 city has first class attractions
Taichung City is considered one of Taiwan's most liveable cities
INZ targets 'particular nationality groups' in sex industry investigations
Sociologist: Deported sex workers appeared to be all Asians.
'I've never seen anything like Crazy Rich Asians before'
Comment: Wenlei Ma watches hundreds of movies but has never experienced this.
Palau island paradise abandoned after invoking wrath of China
Airways close route after China's travel ban to the island of Palau.
Social media cafes set to open in NZ
Instagramesque cafes, popular in South Korea, are popping up across New Zealand this year.