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NZ pauses $18.2m aid to Cook Islands amid China deal tensions
The pause in aid affects health, education, and tourism marketing.
Trump gives TikTok 90 more days to find buyer, again delayed ban
ByteDance is in talks with US investors to reduce its share in TikTok.
As Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing
The Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.
Matthew Hooton: Unlucky Luxon’s popularity hits new low
OPINION: Even good GDP news suggests the economic recovery has already peaked.
Audrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meeting
OPINION: The timing of Winston Peters' announcement is curious.
New flight route to turn Auckland into China-South America gateway
The 'Southern Link' will directly connect Aotearoa to Argentina by year's end.
'Mismanaged': Expert calls for faster reform in NZ economy
Teece highlights the need for faster economic reforms to keep pace globally.
PM downplays China’s role in pause of Cook Islands funding
PM Christopher Luxon is set to meet China's President in Beijing.
How successful has the PM's trip to China been?
NZ Herald's Political Editor Thomas Coughlan on what the PM Christopher Luxon has managed to achieve during his trip to China.
The name is Bot, James Bot: AI tools infiltrate spying
New York Times: One CIA tool helps US analysts assess the positions of foreign leaders.
Luxon visits a great wall in China – and it has a message for him
The Prime Minister got a rundown on what Chinese tourists want on day one of his visit.
Milestone move: Taiwan's submarine programme advances amid challenges
The 80m submarine features US combat systems and torpedoes.
Meat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in China
Christopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.
What you need to know about Trump Mobile's ambitious phone plans
Trump Mobile was launched by Trump's sons at Trump Tower in New York.
Pair accused of $735k illicit cigarette scheme arrested at airport, to appear in court today
Customs has accused the pair of attempting to smuggle almost 500,000 cigarettes into NZ.
'Staggering shift': More Kiwis see China as a threat, US trust at all-time low in new poll
Only 21% of Kiwis view China as a friend – but say the country is important for our future
'Reckless and illegal': Professor criticises Israel's surprise attack
NZ urges Kiwis to leave Israel amid escalating conflict with Iran.
From 'Q' to 'C': MI6 appoints first female leader, gadget chief Blaise Metreweli
The Cambridge graduate and rower is a career intelligence officer.
World faces new nuclear arms race, researchers warn
Institute says the number of operational nuclear warheads is beginning to increase.
Live: Luxon speaks before departing for China
The Prime Minister will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.
Exclusive: Luxon on trade with China, getting on President Xi's Christmas card list
The PM isn't sure whether he's on President Xi's Christmas card list, like Sir John Key.
Coconuts and meth: The story behind NZ's largest pseudoephedrine prosecution
Judge dismissed businessman's claim that he'd never heard of NZ's drug trade.
Kazakhstan selects Russia's Rosatom to lead the construction of its first nuclear plant
Kazakhstan is the world's top uranium producer, providing 43% of global supplies.
Israel strikes on Iran test Trump’s ‘forever war’ promise
ANALYSIS: President's populist base is sceptical, fearing involvement in another conflict.
Fran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stage
PM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.
'You took my mummy away from me': Yanfei Bao's daughter's 'chilling' words to killer
Tingjun Cao has been sentenced today for the murder of Yanfei Bao in Christchurch in 2023.