China
NZ businesses eye opportunities in Asia
Business leaders believe that New Zealand should protect its international image to achieve its trade goals.
The real story behind Netflix's 3 Body Problem series involved a murder, censorship and China's darkest past
Netflix's adaptation of Chinese sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem is just one chapter of the series' challenging journey to the West.
China due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdown
A Chinese journalist who covering the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic from its epicentre in Wuhan is due to be released from prison after serving a sentence for "provoking trouble".
View of Mt. Fuji to be blocked due to unruly tourists
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Elon Musk snubbing India but still visiting China, Air China's massive order of planes from a state-owned manufacturer and Japanese… Audio
Chinese swimmers who competed at Olympics despite failed tests
World anti-doping bosses have confirmed reports that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics.
McClay reaffirms ‘complementary’ NZ-China trade ties
Trade minister's visit marks the first official trip to China the coalition government has undertaken since winning the 2023 election.
Pacific states could help prevent nuclear conflict - expert
Pacific nations and smaller states are being urged to unite to avoid being caught in the crossfire of a possible nuclear conflict between China and the US. Audio
Tonga govt considers China's offer for leaders meeting
Tonga govt considers China's offer for leaders meeting. Audio
Another chip in the China relationship
China has been caught spying on us. Forty billion dollars in trade might explain why it took three years and the support of two friends to announce. Audio
Chinese foreign minister welcomes NZ's 'rational' policy towards China
Wang Yi hopes to create "more firsts" in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Officials in China apologising to journalists
Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about officials in China apologising to journalists, 12 people from Hong Kong being slapped with multiple years in prison for rioting in 2019 and the… Audio
Australian winegrowers protest over plummeting returns
Many wine growers in Australia's largest wine region are in crisis mode due to plummeting prices for their grapes. Chris Archer works in the Australian and New Zealand wine industries and has been… Audio
China seizes opportunity to lure north Pacific
China seizes opportunity to lure north Pacific amid US funding delay. Audio
Is Australia 'asleep at the wheel' as China ramps up presence in Antarctica?
When China opened its fifth research station in Antarctica this month, analysts sounded alarm bells about potential security threats on Australia's southern doorstep.
How Chinese New Year customs and taboos can determine your fortune
The Chinese Lunar New Year features food, red envelopes of lucky money, fireworks and endless gatherings with family and friends.
Chinese New Year: What to expect in the Year of the Dragon
Some may find the astrological year ahead to be a little unpredictable and volatile in nature.
Quintessential culinary delights to ring in Chinese New Year
What dishes are typically prepared in China to ensure families are well placed to receive a healthy dollop of good luck and prosperity over the next 12 months?
Taiwanese New Zealanders keep close eye on Taiwan election outcome
Taiwanese New Zealanders are unsure what William Lai's victory in the presidential election might mean in terms of cross-strait ties with China.
Taiwan loses first ally post-election as Nauru goes over to China
Nauru's government says it will sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognise China, marking Taipei's first diplomatic ally to switch to Beijing following a presidential election.
Chinese earthquake victims pulled to safety in sub-zero temperatures
Rescuers have braved sub-zero conditions to pull to safety victims of an earthquake that rocked a remote area in China's northwestern Gansu province more than a day ago.