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China's oldest currency discovered
Anthropologist Bill Maurer explains the significant of the recent discovery of the oldest known Chinese metal currency unearthed at the site of a foundary in the ancient city of Guanzhuang which was… Audio
Biden and China's Xi discuss conflict, as stalemate continues
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have had their first talks in seven months, discussing the need to ensure economic competition does not veer into conflict.
Unleashing reforms, Xi returns to China's 'socialist' roots
When China's President Xi Jinping proclaimed in 2012 "only socialism can save China" it was viewed as a slogan at odds with the nation's market-powered economy. But his reforms are now spooking…
Asia correspondent Ed White
Concerns over Kim Jong Un's nuclear programme have re-emerged all with a report from the UN's atomic energy watchdog suggesting North Korea's plutonium production could be ramping up. And in China… Audio
Chinese gamers get time-limits, Windows confusion,
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the decision by China to limit children's gaming time to three hours per week. There's confusion over an upgrade to Windows - and the… Audio
Charlotte Bellis: 'I'll stay in Afghanistan as long as I can'
New Zealand Al Jazeera journalist Charlotte Bellis had been visiting Kabul Airport -- the only way in and out of Afghanistan at the moment -- this week, as locals and foreign nationals alike tried to… Video, Audio
How Elon Musk's 'bet of the century' is paying off
Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Higgins' new book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century, examines the history of the world's most famous electric car company. He joins Jim to… Audio
China's three-child policy campaign leaves many sceptical
China's Family Planning Association has launched a competition encouraging the public to come up with slogans to promote its three-child policy, but the appeal has been met with anger and sarcasm on…
Canada's PM calls for immediate release of businessman detained in China
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a Chinese court's sentencing of Canadian businessman Michael Spavor to 11 years in prison for espionage on Wednesday was "absolutely unacceptable" and…
Samoa's new government is abandoning a port development project
Samoa's new government is abandoning a port development project backed by China, despite it being championed by the Pacific country's former leaders. The $140 million project would have nearly doubled… Audio
A trip to China 50 years ago: Frank Hogan recalls it
50 years ago a group of New Zealand students travelled to China on a diplomatic mission. It was 1971, and China was in the midst of a cultural revolution. One of the students on that trip was Frank… Audio
China rejects WHO plan for new Covid-19 origin probe
China has rejected terms proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to further investigate the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Security, trade separate issues regarding China - Trade Minister
The Trade Minister says security and trade are separate issues when it comes to China.
This week, New Zealand joined its Western allies in condemning China for state-sponsored cyber attacks.
At a… Audio
NZ officials meet with Chinese Embassy as tensions escalate
New Zealand officials have met with the Chinese Embassy amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
The government this week issued a charged statement, in line with the United States and… Audio
What could possible trade restrictions with China look like? Australia's lesson
There are growing concerns New Zealand will likely see trade retaliation from China after the government's condemnation of the country. New Zealand yesterday joined allies in criticising what are… Audio
Geoffrey Miller: NZ's statement on China a shot across the bow
Analysis - International analyst Geoffrey Miller explains the significance of New Zealand's statement on Chinese state involvement in hacking.
GCSB boss concerned at hacks from China exploiting security vulnerabilities
New Zealand's cyber security agency believes China has been behind numerous hack attacks spanning years.
The government joined western allies and Japan in calling out Beijing for so-called… Video, Audio
China accuses NZ of 'groundless' claims over hacking
The Chinese Embassy has accused New Zealand of spreading groundless and irresponsible claims about cyber attacks in what it calls a malicious smear.
The reproach comes after the government joined an… Audio
Twilight of the West? A new book by Australian thinker on global turbulence
Journalist and writer Stan Grant has a new message in his latest book on global turbulence. History didn't end, and it is back with a vengeance.
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Micro dairy milking it in North Otago
Part-time Oamaru farmers Glen and Bron Claridge milk twenty cows all year round and supply pasteurised milk to locals in glass bottles. They took over The Natural Dairy business last year and have… Audio