China
Academic warns against geostrategic motivations for aid
An academic has warned against New Zealand's aid programme becoming motivated by the rise of China in the Pacific.
Football Ferns ready to re-set for Olympics
The Football Ferns are ready to put a disappointing World Cup behind them and re-set for next year's Tokyo Olympics, coach Tom Sermanni says.
New Zealand and China upgrade to a new free trade deal
After three years of negotiation, New Zealand and China have agreed on an upgrade to their free trade deal. It includes new rules to make exporting to China cheaper and easier, and the highest level… Audio
The hunt for Asia's El Chapo
Tse Chi Lop is suspected of leading a vast multinational drug trafficking syndicate through the Asia-Pacific region that is raking in up to $17 billion a year. Journalist Tom Allard has been on the… Audio
2023 Pacific Games: China to gift stadium to Solomons
China has promised Solomon Islands that the construction of the main stadium for the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara will be its gift to the country.
China not behind Pacific's rising 'debt risks' - research
China is not engaged in deliberate 'debt trap' diplomacy, a new report says. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 22 October 2019
Two arrest warrants issued in Papua New Guinea could a be sign that police are starting to make in-roads on high-profile corruption; A new report has found China isn't setting debt traps in the… Audio
China not setting Pacific 'debt traps' - report
China isn't setting 'debt traps' in the Pacific, a new report says. Audio
China rejects pollution report in French Polynesia
China has rejected findings that a Chinese fishing vessel was the source of hundreds unused plastic bags washing up in French Polynesia.
PIF urges China to 'take lead' in reducing carbon emissions
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General is encouraging China to do more to reduce its carbon emissions.
Jung Chang: 'I still have a tremendous optimism for China'
Chinese-born British writer Jung Chang joins the show to discuss her latest book Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister and why she still remains optimistic about the future of her homeland. Audio
Calling Home: James Whitta in Malmö, Sweden
James Whitta is living the dream in his role as a product developer for the world's largest home furnishing retailer, IKEA, in its spiritual birthplace. The award-winning furniture designer is Calling… Audio
Huge potential for NZ organic produce in China
New Zealand is testing a new coding system which is expected to boost organic exports to China. Audio
Huge potential for NZ organic produce in China
New Zealand is testing a new coding system which is expected to boost organic exports to China.
AudioHong Kong: The Troubles - Christine Loh Kung-Wai
What will it take to quell unrest in the former British colony? This past week saw what was perhaps inevitable, the shooting of a teenage student by police. The street violence in the days since has… Audio
Overseas Correspondent
We speak to our overseas correspondent Lien Hoang and get the latest from Vietnam. Audio
China's nuclear might
China showed off its military might as the Communist Party celebrated its 70th anniversary. Trucks carrying weapons including nuclear-capable missiles drove down the streets of Beijing. Audio
Celebrating China's national day in Auckland as tension in Hong Kong escalates
Chinese people in New Zealand have celebrated 70 years of Communist rule in China, but an anti-totalitarianism rally in Auckland highlighted the plight of those from Hong Kong.
70th anniversary of Communist party rule
China marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the Communist party rule. Audio
From Canton to Kerikeri: the varied life of Joe Ngan
Joe Ngan was born in 1932 in a small village near Canton (Guangzhou) China. When he was two, his mother died while giving birth to his sister. That meant Joe and elder brother Sun, were virtual… Audio
