New Zealand High Court held Yan bankrupt in connection with more than NZ$60.9 million (US$36.6 million) he owes construction company Mainzeal’s creditors.

From Singapore to New Zealand, same-sex couples wanting to start a family often find the doorway to parenthood barred by entrenched conservatism, legal hurdles and prejudice.

From Singapore and Malaysia to Australia, New Zealand and the China-focused clinics of Thailand, would-be parents are finding fertility treatments can take their financial, physical and emotional toll.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters said Wellington do not want to see developments that ‘destabilise’ the region’s security.

Australia’s former top diplomat Bob Carr will sue New Zealand’s foreign minister Winston Peters over incendiary allegations about the closeness of his ties to China.

New Zealander Lewis Clareburt hopes his second Games will be remembered for the action in the pool as he bids for first Olympic medal.

Daigou, or personal shoppers for mainland Chinese consumers, used to account for billions of dollars of products sold by Australian businesses.

New facility to open in September following summer recruitment camps in Australia and New Zealand.

The man was returning to his seat from the toilet when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner experienced turbulence.

The government’s ongoing public-sector job cuts have resulted in the worst-ever employment market, recruiters say.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the need to work together on common challenges ‘more urgently and concertedly’.

City’s team fighting to raise profile of the sport locally and attract investment by performing well at the ACC Premier Cup in Oman.

The military alliance should also consider recruiting South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, according to former Nato supreme allied commander James Stavridis.

Citing ‘unsustainable’ net migration, New Zealand’s government has tightened rules for its Accredited Employer Worker Visa programme.

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens continues on Saturday with group and knockout matches. Here’s everything you need to know on day 2.

The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens roared into action on Friday, with sold-out crowds revelling in home success and splashing out on city stays

Geeling Ching had a brief fling with David Bowie after shooting his ‘China Girl’ music video, but her advice for visitors to New Zealand is to take their time and adjust to its laid-back vibe.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters urged Beijing to respect Wellington’s right to an independent foreign policy, saying ‘Aukus is about looking after our own defence’.

New Zealand’s government said its cybersecurity bureau had established links between a Chinese state-sponsored actor known as APT40 and malicious cyber activity targeting the country’s parliament.

Restaurants have been forced to scale back as the global economy continues to slow, with inflation, higher costs of living and other factors taking their toll.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit comes amid a tilt by New Zealand towards US and Australian defence policy, and concerns that Wellington could join Aukus.

Wang hails the strength of the relationship at the start of a trip to the region that will also include a visit to Australia.

The police officer tried to film the two men after he rejected their bribe, and they allegedly tackled him and wrestled the gun away from him, causing a bullet to be fired.

Fast food giant blames a computer system failure, adds that services were gradually restored at about 4pm.

The Chinese minister’s visit will begin on Sunday, and Australian wine companies are getting production lines ready for a resumption of exports to China that is expected to be imminent.

A report said the ‘seat movement caused the nose down’ angle of the aircraft that was flying from Sydney to Auckland.