China
Defence budget comes under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough.
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed discusses the three Chinese naval vessel sailing east of Sydney and a trend that is worry many Asian countries - a shrinking middle class. Audio
Naval expert on Chinese navy ships in Tasman Sea
A naval and security expert says three Chinese ships sailing off the east coast of Sydney are likely just 'shadow boxing'. Retired international relations professor and honorary captain in the NZ navy… Audio
'Deal with China complements, not replaces, NZ relationship' - Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the deal with China "complements, not replaces" the relationship with New Zealand after signing it on Friday.
Facial recognition used on students, NZ university confirms
A New Zealand university is using facial recognition on students at one of its overseas campuses in China.
China confirms 'in-depth exchange' with Cook Islands
Beijing revealed details of its meeting with Prime Minister Mark Brown for the first time on Thursday, as New Zealand Foreign Minister faces criticism for bullying. Audio
Mark Brown's Cabinet backs China deal
Cook Islands Foreign Affairs Minister says Cabinet ministers have endorsed the comprehensive strategic agreement the country will sign with China this week.
Cook Islands PM heads to China to sign agreement
Cook Islanders want to know what's in the deal with China that the nation's Prime Minister is set to sign this week. Audio
Cook Islands' diplomatic snub tests relationship with NZ
A snub by the Cook Islands prime minister will be watched by any nations keen to see how deep New Zealand's partnerships in the region really are, an expert on geopolitics in the Pacific says. Audio
Has the Cook Islands made the right diplomatic move?
After facing pressure from New Zealand, the Pacific nation has dropped a proposal to create its own passports. The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown was pushing for local passports as part of the… Audio
Thailand cuts power to giant scam site operations in Myanmar
Thailand has cut electricity supplies to areas in Myanmar home to internet sites that are part of a global, billion-dollar scam industry.
China hits back against Trump's tariffs with own set of levies
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about China hitting back against Donald Trump's tariffs with its own set of levies against the United States, Thailand cutting power off to some parts… Audio
The app is back, but TikTok still isn't safe
The TikTok saga has raised questions of what your personal data is worth in a trade-off with money making opportunities. Audio
Made in China 2025 'hugely successful' despite US efforts to thwart plan
It has been 10 years since Beijing announced an ambitious plan to transform the country from a low-cost manufacturing base into a high-tech superpower.
Young Chinese New Zealanders embrace traditional arts to celebrate Lunar New Year
Chinese students are learning lion dances, Peking opera and shadow puppetry to preserve their heritage for future generations.
Fears missing male model may have been trafficked to scam centre
Shortly after receiving a message congratulating him on a successful audition Yang Zeqi flew to Thailand and hasn't been heard from since.
Five years on, WHO urges China to share Covid origins data
The World Health Organization has implored China to share data and access to help understand how Covid-19 began.
NZ appoints new ambassador to China
Jonathan Austin's appointment comes at a crucial time for the country's relationship with China.
China's Xi calls on party to 'turn knife inward' to end corruption
China's Communist Party must "turn the knife inward" to eliminate problems of discipline, including corruption, President Xi Jinping said, a new call to hunt down corrupt officials.
China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears end
China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports.
