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Wellington
Head of State
King Charles III
Head of Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon
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 - 3:59PM
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Australia
Why an easier option to travel to New Zealand is a hit with Chinese tourists
25 Jun 2026 - 3:03PM
Australia
Australia refuses release of climate fund reports for Pacific nation Tuvalu
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 - 6:31PM
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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 - 6:36AM
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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 - 7:15PM
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United States
Iranian American protesters gather as football team prepare for World Cup opener
Anti-government protesters gathered in Los Angeles, home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran, ahead of the Iran-New Zealand match.
16 Jun 2026 - 7:58AM
Australia
Inside Australia’s first major new airport in more than 50 years
Western Sydney Airport in Badgerys Creek will operate 24 hours a day, unlike its current counterpart, which is subject to noise regulations.
10 Jun 2026 - 11:45AM
Weather
Storm cuts off New Zealand’s capital as flights and ferries cancelled
A state of emergency has been declared for parts of Wellington as the weather bureau warned of waves up to nine metres.
9 Jun 2026 - 10:22AM
Environment
New Zealand’s Wellington hit by ‘disgusting’ deluge of faeces after storm
The capital city’s utilities company said crews were working to remove debris and disinfect the homes.
5 Jun 2026 - 11:29AM
Taiwan
Beijing slaps travel ban on New Zealand MPs for ‘crossing red line’ over Taiwan
New Zealand and Australia to lodge formal protests after the four lawmakers were sanctioned for ‘sending the wrong signals’.
4 Jun 2026 - 8:01PM
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US-China relations
US and ‘Five Eyes’ allies warn of LinkedIn China spying threat
The FBI, MI5 and other agencies say Chinese spies are using such sites to recruit people with access to classified information.
4 Jun 2026 - 7:56AM
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Defence
Is New Zealand a ‘freeloader’? Wellington rebuffs Hegseth’s Shangri-La remark
Analysts say the US defence secretary’s taunts ring hollow given Washington’s own record of undermining alliance obligations.
3 Jun 2026 - 4:44PM
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China trade
Australian beef will soon be hit by 55% tariff in China, ministry says
China’s imports of Australian beef are about to surpass a quota introduced by Beijing to protect domestic farmers.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:30PM
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Singapore
Shangri-La Dialogue: can Asia do ‘less Shangri-La, more ships, more subs’?
In response to Hegseth’s call, participants at the Singapore forum say defence spending levels have to factor in different countries’ needs.
31 May 2026 - 11:46PM
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Technology
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For SpaceX, global dominance may not be written in the stars
Space is not an ordinary, commercial, open market but a strategic domain tied directly to sovereignty, security and industrial policy.
31 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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United States
New Zealand tells US it lacks billions ‘under the couch’ to boost defence
Finance Minister Willis takes a jab at Hegseth, says his demands ‘would be extremely challenging’ for New Zealand.
31 May 2026 - 9:21AM
Singapore
17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence
Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:40AM
Singapore
US senator warns of Indo-Pacific risks as Hegseth stresses ‘quiet’ tactics
Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue that the US remained committed to the region as Duckworth criticised his policy and burden-sharing demands.
31 May 2026 - 5:45PM
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US-Asean relations
Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem
Disillusioned by US unpredictability, the region is learning to diversify – while Trump treats allies as bargaining chips.
30 May 2026 - 7:30AM
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Hong Kong courts
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The evolution of Hong Kong’s independent common law
A recent Court of Final Appeal ruling confirms that the city’s common law is its very own.
28 May 2026 - 9:32AM
South China Sea
As allies boost Taiwan Strait transits, why is the US going a different route?
Chinese think tank notes the changing risks: ‘China will inevitably respond, and that makes the overall situation appear more tense’.
27 May 2026 - 10:08PM
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Hong Kong’s Jardine Matheson buys Australian diagnostic group I-MED for US$2.4b
The acquisition is one of the investment company’s largest in recent years and follows its Mandarin Oriental buyout in January.
25 May 2026 - 7:59PM
Animals
Suspected sea lion bite halts New Zealand surfing event
A photographer shooting the World Surf League was bitten on the foot while in the water.
25 May 2026 - 11:48AM
Drones
‘We depend on sea’: NZ to invest in drones, ships for maritime security
The oceans are not a barrier to danger, but a vital national interest that must be actively secured, said Defence Minister Chris Penk.
23 May 2026 - 8:14PM
South China Sea
Why the largest-ever US-Philippine drill, and Japan’s role, makes China uneasy
The scale of this year’s Balikatan exercise has been described as part of a trend that will ‘exacerbate regional instability’.
23 May 2026 - 7:53PM
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Fame and celebrity
Meet Antony Starr, the New Zealand actor who plays Homelander in The Boys
The New Zealand actor was once linked to his co-star Erin Moriarty, and is now said to be dating Sofía Vergara’s cousin, Sandra Vergara.
21 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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