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Report shows NZ reducing its aid in the Pacific
A new report says New Zealand is lagging behind in development aid to the Pacific while Australia is stepping up. Audio
US signals deal to ease trade war with China
Scott Bessent has signalled a deal has been struck with China to de-escalate their tariff-fueled trade war, days before a summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Chinese fighter jet released flares 'very close' to Australian aircraft
Australia has lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing after a close encounter between an Australian plane in the South China Sea and a Chinese fighter jet.
Heading Off to Silk Road
Time for our weekly travel adjacent segment - Heading Off. The longer we've run this, the more it's become your feature with loads of you getting in touch with the adventures you'd like to share… Audio
Mooncakes under a southern sun
David Ruan says the colourful vegetables growing in his garden are like little cakes relying on the sun for energy, hence the name Suncakes Gardens. Audio
Not if but when - Taiwan waits for China to leap
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Taiwanese people are used to air raid sirens but this year drills have ramped up.
Not if but when - Taiwan waits for China to leap
Taiwanese worry about costs and their everyday lives while pushing the prospect of action from China to the back of their minds. Audio
The high-tech dairy hub feeding China's sweet tooth
A growing taste for pastries, cakes and dairy-topped drinks in China and southeast Asia is fuelling demand for New Zealand-made cream cheese. Country Life takes a tour of Fonterra's high-tech factory… Audio
China's K visa scheme has some worrying about jobs in a country already facing challenges
The new visa is designed to attract top global STEM talent but has sparked fierce backlash,with critics warning it could squeeze Chinese nationals out of the graduate job market.
China donating $720,000 in police gear to Vanuatu
Vanuatu says China plans to donate motorcycles, drones and other gear, as Beijing deepens its influence in the South Pacific.
China weighs in on PNG-Aus defence treaty
The Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea has commented on a defence treaty between Australia and PNG.
New Zealand's seat at a table made of BRICS
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it might be time New Zealand changes alliances.
NZ urged to build new trade blocs
BRICS is shifting the weight of global power, and one expert says it may be time New Zealand changes alliances. Audio
Former PMs criticised for attending Beijing parade
There's criticism of the decision of former Prime Ministers John Key and Helen Clark to attend China's Victory Day parade in Beijing. Canterbury University China specialist Anne-Marie Brady spoke to… Audio
Aust and China gift Sol Islands multi-million-dollar vehicles
Australia and China have both gifted multi-million-dollar vehicle fleets to Solomon Islands just weeks before Honiara is set to host the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' summit. Audio
Security report pointing finger at China welcomed with a warning
Community leaders call for awareness of potential risks when dealing with China but want to avoid stigmatising Chinese New Zealanders.
The professionals hired to end infidelity in China
Hong Kong-based filmmaker Elizabeth Lo's new documentary looks at the role hired professionals have in ending infidelity. Audio
NZ looks to learn from China's technology innovations
Artificial intelligence, robotics, electric vehicles and new forms of energy were a key focus of the 2025 China Business Summit.
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says
The Pentagon has pressed its ally to clarify what role it would play if the US and China went to war over Taiwan.
China rejects 'false narratives' on Pacific military base claims
Beijing's embassy in Fiji says it is not interested in geopolitical competition, warning that its cooperation with Pacific Island nations "can never be erased by smears".
