China
NZ becoming a 'criminal paradise' Chinese video creator says
Tyler Luo says his video, which is popular on Chinese social media network Wechat, is a plea to the government to help Asian victims. Audio
Insight: The changing face of sport in NZ
Is immigration - particularly by those who identify as Asian - changing the sporting landscape in New Zealand? Bridget Tunnicliffe explores how major sports such as rugby are responding. Audio
China kindergarten blast leaves 8 dead
Eight people have died and 65 have been injured in an explosion at a kindergarten in eastern China that police described as a "criminal" act.
Nights' Overseas - Taiwan
We'll be connecting to Edward White who's in Taiwan to chat human rights, allies, and same sex marriage. Audio
Hole in engine forces plane back to Sydney
The China Eastern Airlines plane was forced to turn back on its way to Shanghai because of a large hole in the casing of one of its engines.
China disqualifies steel-testing lab after NZ warning
Chinese regulators have disqualified a steel-testing laboratory for using false accreditation, after being alerted by New Zealand investigators. Audio
US vows increased committment to Asia Pacific
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with the Prime Minister Bill English and the Foreign Minister Gerry Brownlee in Wellington. Audio
China steel lab caught doing false testing
A laboratory in China of a big steel supplier to New Zealand has been caught doing false testing. Our reporter Phil Pennington has been covering the story and says China's regulator called CNAS… Audio
The Butcher Shop: Dairy
A driver of the economy or a killer of our waterways? A trusted source of baby formula in China, or just a product to be redefined by a series of TV commercials? We take a look at what dairy means to… Audio
Tech news: Google's tax bill & your next 'essential' phone
The founder of Android launches a smartphone; Google releases its NZ accounts (spoiler alert: it's not paying much tax here), and China introduces new laws for foreign tech companies. Audio
China warns US to stop South China Sea patrols
China is warning that the US risks severely disrupting negotiations after an American warship sailed close to one of its artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea.
China crippled CIA by killing US sources, says New York Times
Up to 20 CIA informants were killed or imprisoned by the Chinese government between 2010 and 2012, damaging US information-gathering in the country for years, US media report.
PM tries to lure Hong Kong businesses to invest in NZ
The Prime Minister is in Hong Kong, holding a series of meetings with the heads of major multi-national corporations, in the hope they will invest in New Zealand's infrastructure. Audio
Classical music’s influence in Asia
The rapid growth of Western classical music in Asia will see three new concert halls built in the city of Chengdu alone in the next year or two. Singaporean born conductor Darrell Ang, who is in this… Audio
Fiji closes Taiwan office, holds talks with Beijing
Fiji has closed its representative office in Taiwan, as it holds talks with Beijing
China invests $124bn in Belt and Road global project
The Chinese government is investing tens of billions of dollars as part of an ambitious economic plan to rebuild ports, roads and rail networks.
'Glad to be Japanese' posters feature Chinese model
Controversial posters promoting national pride in Japan actually feature a Chinese woman.
To the heart of China
Rob Schmitz is one of the most acclaimed non-Chinese broadcast journalists reporting on China today as NPR's Shanghai correspondent. He has won several high profile journalism awards, but when he… Audio
Stolen Girlfriends Club: Beyond the rock n' roll facade
Being in the fashion industry is like trying to stay in control of a car that’s about to veer off the road, according to Marc Moore the founder of Kiwi label Stolen Girlfriend's Club. Marc speaks… Audio
Hungry Girls - Food blogger Nina Powles
Nina Powles describes herself as a 'hungry girl.' This talented young Eurasian writer talks about food, feminism, life in Shanghai and her blog 'Dumpling Queen.' Audio, Gallery
