China
A trip to China 50 years ago: Frank Hogan recalls it
50 years ago a group of New Zealand students travelled to China on a diplomatic mission. It was 1971, and China was in the midst of a cultural revolution. One of the students on that trip was Frank… Audio
China rejects WHO plan for new Covid-19 origin probe
China has rejected terms proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to further investigate the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Security, trade separate issues regarding China - Trade Minister
The Trade Minister says security and trade are separate issues when it comes to China.
This week, New Zealand joined its Western allies in condemning China for state-sponsored cyber attacks.
At a… Audio
NZ officials meet with Chinese Embassy as tensions escalate
New Zealand officials have met with the Chinese Embassy amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
The government this week issued a charged statement, in line with the United States and… Audio
What could possible trade restrictions with China look like? Australia's lesson
There are growing concerns New Zealand will likely see trade retaliation from China after the government's condemnation of the country. New Zealand yesterday joined allies in criticising what are… Audio
Geoffrey Miller: NZ's statement on China a shot across the bow
Analysis - International analyst Geoffrey Miller explains the significance of New Zealand's statement on Chinese state involvement in hacking.
GCSB boss concerned at hacks from China exploiting security vulnerabilities
New Zealand's cyber security agency believes China has been behind numerous hack attacks spanning years.
The government joined western allies and Japan in calling out Beijing for so-called… Video, Audio
China accuses NZ of 'groundless' claims over hacking
The Chinese Embassy has accused New Zealand of spreading groundless and irresponsible claims about cyber attacks in what it calls a malicious smear.
The reproach comes after the government joined an… Audio
Twilight of the West? A new book by Australian thinker on global turbulence
Journalist and writer Stan Grant has a new message in his latest book on global turbulence. History didn't end, and it is back with a vengeance.
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Micro dairy milking it in North Otago
Part-time Oamaru farmers Glen and Bron Claridge milk twenty cows all year round and supply pasteurised milk to locals in glass bottles. They took over The Natural Dairy business last year and have… Audio
Micro dairy milking it in North Otago
Part-time Oamaru farmers Glen and Bron Claridge milk twenty cows all year round and supply pasteurised milk to locals in glass bottles. They took over The Natural Dairy business last year and have…
AudioCovid origins: Scientists weigh up evidence on virus's origins
Amid the misery of a pandemic that has claimed at least four million lives, the scientific search for its origins has itself become toxic.
Guest Podcast: China, If You're Listening
If you liked Red Line, you'll also enjoy China, If You're Listening from Australia's public broadcaster, the ABC. Hosted by Matt Bevan it looks at how Australia's relationship with China has gone from… Audio
Balancing the bad-guys narrative when it comes to China
RNZ's Red Line podcast sees two journalists dip their toes into unknown waters - our carefully balanced relationship with China. Audio
Balancing the bad-guys narrative when it comes to China
RNZ's Red Line podcast sees two journalists dip their toes into unknown waters - our carefully balanced relationship with China.
Audio'Because we eat animals, we underestimate their mental abilities'
No generation has loved animals more than us. However, no generation has kept more animals in factory farms, or pushed more of them towards extinction, writes Henry Mance in his new book, How to Love… Audio
Calling Home: Rebecca Kennedy in Macau
Rebecca Kennedy splits her time between Hong Kong and Macau, but over the past 12 months she's been more or less stuck in the latter location due to the restrictions imposed because of Covid-19. She's… Audio
A United Front
The Chinese Government has a propaganda super ministry. But how much influence does it have in New Zealand? And is development money from the CCP an opportunity or economic 'invasion'? Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about new data on the media and misinformation in New Zealand - and a new podcast airing anxiety about China's influence… Audio
The Crash
Two dissidents die in a car crash. China expert Anne-Marie Brady reports break-ins at her house and office. A US National Security Advisor warns that Beijing wants "servitude". Should we be worried… Audio