World Politics
The ‘Indo-Pacific bookends’ seeking to land on common ground
New Zealand and India have managed to expand political and trade ties despite some occasional wobbles in a shared history that stretches back two centuries.
Explainer: How Khalistan could hurt Luxon’s free trade deal chances with India
What lies behind the "anti-India activities in New Zealand" that Modi referenced in his prepared remarks to media? Audio
As Donald Trump upends geopolitics what happens to Five Eyes and AUKUS?
As Donald Trump sets about overturning many of the assumptions of global politics, for Australia the key national security question is clear: what will Trump's new world mean for the Five Eyes…
What we know about the Chinese naval vessels in the Tasman Sea
Explainer - How are the vessels classified, what weapons can they carry and what nuclear capacity do they have?
Made in China 2025 'hugely successful' despite US efforts to thwart plan
It has been 10 years since Beijing announced an ambitious plan to transform the country from a low-cost manufacturing base into a high-tech superpower.
Chinese ambassador to NZ warns that joining AUKUS could erode China's trust
Asked about the consequences for NZ-China relations, Wang Xiaolong said: "Trust is one of the most fragile commodities. It may take years to build up; it just might take seconds to be destroyed."
Auckland ‘referendum’ on Khalistan attracts thousands
A US-based separatist group held a non-binding "referendum" on the creation of an independent homeland for Sikhs within India in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.
Khalistan ‘referendum’ in Auckland discussed at top diplomatic levels
A non-binding "referendum" on Khalistan organised by a separatist group based in the United States looks set to go ahead in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.
The American women hiding who they vote for from their husbands
Harris is counting heavily on mobilising women in the ultra-tight race that will see a gender gap in votes like never before. Video
Indian President Droupadi Murmu to visit New Zealand in August
The teacher turned politician will also visit Fiji and Timor-Leste on either side of her engagements in Auckland and Wellington.
Beijing offers pandas as ties with Australia thaw
The pandas are "friendly messengers of China-Australia relations", and will replace Adelaide Zoo's existing pandas, China's Premier Li Qiang says.
Australia, New Zealand more wary on China as Premier Li Qiang visits
Regional security concerns will overshadow lucrative trade ties when Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits New Zealand and Australia this week.
‘A win for democracy’ - Indian New Zealanders reflect on 2024 election result
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party loses its outright majority in parliament.
India election 2024: Why does it matter and who can vote?
India's general election - to be held over six weeks between 19 April and 1 June - will be the biggest the world has ever seen.
Influential BJP politician Ram Madhav eyes Pacific partnership with NZ
The former national general secretary of India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party says higher-level political talks are key to long-term success.
Why Lai's victory in Taiwan matters
Analysis - Beijing called him a "troublemaker" and a dangerous "separatist". Now he will be Taiwan's next president.
China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other
Australian PM Anthony Albanese's trip to China comes in the wake of plummeting relations between the two nations - and Canberra's growing military ties with Washington.
