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'We're going to act like a real country': Judith Collins on NZ's $12b defence splurge
The Defence Minister says New Zealand is a 'small price-taker' from the world.
'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport
Illegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.
Man rescued from Mt Fuji twice in one week
A Chinese student was airlifted from the mountain. Four days later, he was rescued again.
Kashmir clash: Calls for calm after nuclear-armed rivals exchange fire
Indian troops blew up homes searching for attackers who killed 26 in Pahalgam.
Watch: Robots race humans in world's first half-marathon
Enthusiastic onlookers cheered, saying 'it was quite a breathtaking experience'.
China’s Xi Jinping meets Malaysian leaders in diplomatic charm offensive
Xi met Malaysia’s king at the National Palace in a colourful ceremony.
China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods
Further American levies will be ignored by China as it plans lawsuit.
Bongbong to von der Leyen: The world leaders Luxon is talking to in free trade 'fight'
The Prime Minister scored calls with major names.
NZ market falls over 1%, US Tech stocks tumble and market retreats as US-China trade war worsens
'China does not want a fight, but it is not afraid of one either.'
Editorial: The world’s economy is in the hands of powerful 'morons'
OPINION: Our road to economic recovery just got harder.
'Tariff wars miss the point': Zuru co-founder Nick Mowbray criticises US tariff plan
Zuru has factories in China, which is in line for a US tariff of 104%.
‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.
Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation
What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?
Ryan Bridge: Trump’s tariffs a gamble on US manufacturing revival
OPINION: Donald Trump's tariffs challenge global stability.
Watch: Hero dad leaps across collapsing walkway 50 storeys high to save family in killer quake
'I just moved instinctively – ran, reacted, focused only on moving forward.'
Why Bangkok’s quake has residents uneasy about skyscrapers
NY Times: The quake emptied Bangkok's streets as buildings swayed and people fled.
Why pay a premium for wellness retreats when Hoi An is so cheap?
All the luxury, none of the expense.
Myanmar quake: Aftershocks rattle Mandalay as rescuers search for survivors
The quake killed more than 1600 in Myanmar and at least 11 in neighbouring Thailand.
'You are now okay': Kiwi hotel manager in Bangkok praised for calm response after earthquake
'I’m from New Zealand, I have been through this many times.'
‘Something was wrong’: Investigation launched into Bangkok high-rise collapse
A 33-floor skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed during Friday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake.
Live: Myanmar quake toll passes 1600 as rescuers dig for survivors
Myanmar's leader issued a rare plea for international aid in televised address.
Myanmar quake: 1000+ confirmed dead, NZ gives $2 million in aid
The earthquake's epicentre was in Mandalay, causing widespread devastation.
Southeast Asia quake - death toll could surpass 10,000
Myanmar's leader issued a rare plea for international aid in televised address.
Why your next cruise should be a China cruise
If a trip to China feels daunting, this is a perfect way to see the sights.
Cambodia’s ‘Tomb Raider’ temple more fascinating than Angkor Wat
A cruise on the Mekong, through Vietnam and Cambodia, reveals startling contrasts.
'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big award
Case revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.
Canada denounces China for executing four Canadians on drug charges
Clemency is still being sought in another case from 2019.