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King Charles III
Head of Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
India
How India’s ‘practical’ alliances could reshape Indo-Pacific security
New Delhi’s ‘proactive new playbook’ aims to fill the vacuum left by fluctuating US commitments in the region, analysts say.
1 hour ago
Wellness
Manuka honey: New Zealand’s skincare, wellness and gut health elixir
6 hours ago
Hong Kong society
Winter tourists warned as Hongkonger dies in New Zealand car crash
16 Jul 2026 - 3:57PM
South China Sea
Opinion | Path to South China Sea stability doesn’t run through US, UK or the EU
The statement by 14 countries is a geopolitical exercise, amplifying the flawed 2016 Hague arbitral ruling to try to drive a wedge between China and its neighbours.
16 Jul 2026 - 10:55AM
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Nato
China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-Pacific
The alliance’s expanding military cooperation in the region will leave the bloc ‘increasingly at odds’ with multipolar world order.
15 Jul 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam
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Pacific nations
Australia, Fiji and now New Zealand: a new Pacific alliance takes shape
Wellington’s bid to join the pact flags a hard-security pivot, but analysts ask if such treaties serve Pacific societies’ best interests.
15 Jul 2026 - 3:45PM
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Pacific nations
China sends a message to Pacific islands amid unease over missile test
Solomons prime minister has pledged to review China pact while advancing talks on a comprehensive treaty with Australia.
14 Jul 2026 - 8:42PMvideocam
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Russell Crowe’s son Tennyson, who flexed with the Gladiator star in a gym selfie
The Oscar-winning actor recently marked his younger son’s 20th birthday with the tandem photo and a heartfelt post.
14 Jul 2026 - 5:00AM
Obituaries
Sam Neill, known for roles in Jurassic Park and The Piano, dead at 78
The New Zealand actor’s death was ‘sudden and unexpected’, his family says.
13 Jul 2026 - 3:29PM
My Take
My Take | How China’s rare missile test sparked hysterical hypocrisy
Western pundits were quick to denounce Beijing. But far more frequent US launches rate barely a mention.
13 Jul 2026 - 9:01AM
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Diplomacy
New Zealand-India trade, defence pact celebrated despite criticism
Anti-immigration members of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s coalition and anti-Modi members of the Indian diaspora opposed the deal.
11 Jul 2026 - 5:55PM
Nato
Nato, Indo-Pacific 4 vow defence, tech boost as China-Russia ties spark alarm
Nato chief Mark Rutte meets top officials from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea on sidelines of Ankara summit.
8 Jul 2026 - 6:10PM
China's military weapons
What does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?
More than a technical milestone, undersea launch sends strategic signal to the US and Beijing’s neighbours in Asia-Pacific, analysts say.
8 Jul 2026 - 12:43AMvideocam
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China's military weapons
China submarine fires long-range missile ahead of Nato summit
An unprecedented missile launch by a PLA nuclear submarine will prompt Nato leaders to focus more on the Asia-Pacific region.
7 Jul 2026 - 5:00PM
Asia housing and property
Bargain homes are to be had in New Zealand but here’s the catch: floods
In Auckland, where thousands of properties were swamped in 2023, buying a home in a flood-prone area offers discounts of up to US$60,000.
7 Jul 2026 - 10:00AM
Australia
Australia, Fiji sign mutual defence pact to boost Pacific security
Australia has greatly upped its diplomatic efforts in the region following China’s secretive security deal with the Solomon Islands in 2022.
6 Jul 2026 - 10:34AM
US-China relations
Why the Indo-Pacific might be on the back burner at the Nato summit
Immediate pressures over Ukraine, Iran and spending mean alliance’s concerns about China could be sidelined at Ankara gathering.
5 Jul 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Just as soon as possible’: Asia’s post-Hormuz supply chain rethink
Covid, Ukraine, Iran: three shocks in six years appear to have ended Asia’s love affair with efficiency no matter the cost.
5 Jul 2026 - 10:22PM
Singapore
Asian Angle | Singapore’s trade pacts prove small states can shape global rules
While major powers employ coercion, Singapore is using flexible, legally binding templates to keep trade open.
4 Jul 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam
Banking & finance
Exclusive | Hong Kong to launch gold clearing and settlement system next week: sources
The city plans to process its first gold settlement on Tuesday, according to those familiar with the matter.
3 Jul 2026 - 8:24PM
Singapore
Oman Air targets Singapore with nonstop flight as Gulf carriers ramp up services
Flights to Gulf hub airports, which were closed at the start of the Iran war, returned to around 90 per cent of normal levels by mid-June.
1 Jul 2026 - 1:03PM
South Korea
As US wavers, ex-minister says Japan and South Korea ‘only have each other’
Former Japanese defence minister Taro Kono said Tokyo and Seoul ‘need to step up our own effort for stability in the region’.
25 Jun 2026 - 3:59PMvideocam
Australia
Why an easier option to travel to New Zealand is a hit with Chinese tourists
Chinese visitors take advantage of a pilot scheme that exempted them from visa requirements if they were travelling from Australia.
25 Jun 2026 - 3:03PM
Australia
Australia refuses release of climate fund reports for Pacific nation Tuvalu
The island relies on a trust fund exposed to fossil fuels to help pay for the cost of climate change, with Australia the biggest contributor.
23 Jun 2026 - 5:47PM
South China Sea
China and Philippines in rare naval stand-off near disputed Scarborough Shoal
Media outlet says incident coincided with end of Salaknib 2026 joint military exercise also involving US, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.
23 Jun 2026 - 6:31PMvideocam
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China-Japan relations
Japan’s defence outreach to counter China in the region hits hidden roadblocks
Tokyo’s approach combines security, economic and diplomatic tools to show regional nations an alternative to the China-US dilemma.
23 Jun 2026 - 6:36AMvideocam
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China travel
Why are foreign travellers racing to China for the June Dragon Boat holiday?
Chinese travel platforms have logged a big jump in bookings by inbound tourists over the holiday, as global interest in Chinese festivals rises.
19 Jun 2026 - 1:28PM
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United States
What foreign brands still win over Chinese shoppers?
Localised strategies and high-quality reputations help products from Japan, Switzerland, South Korea and the US build consumer affinity.
16 Jun 2026 - 7:15PMvideocam
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