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China launches first space mission in five years
China has successfully launched three astronauts into space, bringing the country one step closer to completing its new space station - the "Heavenly Palace".
The Shenzhou-12 spacecraft, called the… Audio
'His only fault is he is Uighur'
Amnesty International's report on repression of Muslims in Xinjiang was released last week. Kadambari Raghukumar spoke to the Auckland-based sister of one detainee whose case features in the report.
…'His only fault is he is Uighur'
Amnesty International's report on repression of Muslims in Xinjiang was released last week. Kadambari Raghukumar spoke to the Auckland-based sister of one detainee whose case features in the report.
… AudioChina correspondent on the 'lying flat' protest movement
There is a mass movement afoot among young people in China protesting not just their bleak personal economic prospects, but also the whole ethos of work hours that leave them exhausted. Nathan van der… Audio
Aussie China crisis report falls flat
Last week a comically overwrought ad for Australia’s 60 Minutes TV show hit headlines here, promoting an item suggesting ‘New Xi-land’ had gone soft in China. It aired across the ditch on TV this… Audio
Aussie China crisis report falls flat
Last week a comically overwrought ad for Australia’s 60 Minutes TV show hit headlines here, promoting an item suggesting ‘New Xi-land’ had gone soft in China. It aired across the ditch on TV this…
AudioKorean-born NZer fights extradition case at United Nations
The case of a Korean-born New Zealander who's been fighting extradition to China on a murder charge for a decade is set to head to the United Nations Human Rights Tribunal.
After 15 months of… Audio
US to Pacific leaders: be wary of funds with strings attached
The US Secretary of State has warned Pacific leaders about increasing threats and coercion in the region, in a veiled swipe at China's growing influence.
Former Saipan casino workers win huge court judgement
Seven Chinese construction workers, who were subjected to forced labour while working on a Northern Marianas casino-resort project, have been awarded $US 5.91-million in a court judgment.
'We don't need to be nervous about double digit inflation'
The US is looking at the highest levels of inflation since the 1980s, rekindling global inflation fears. Jeffrey Halley says that while he is not dismissing the threat, there is not enough data at the… Audio
The travel world through Anthony Bourdain's eyes
Laurie Woolever met Anthony Bourdain in 2002, when she was hired to edit and test the recipes for his Les Halles Cookbook. In 2017 the pair discussed writing a travel guide. After his untimely death… Audio
Covid-19 in Peru: 'vaccine' made from guinea pig poop
Kiwi Patrick Emanuel is a pathologist who is based in Lima. We've spoken to him before about the situation with Covid-19 in Peru, and now things are looking bad there with next door neighbours Brazil… Audio
Parliament: compromising to achieve motion
Parliament agrees Human Rights in China are problematic - after agreeing a compromise to debate them. Audio
Parliament: compromising to achieve motion
Parliament agrees Human Rights in China are problematic - after agreeing a compromise to debate them.
AudioParliament unanimously declares 'abuses' of Uyghurs in China
Parliament has unanimously declared 'severe human rights abuses' are occurring against the Uyghur people in China's Xinjiang province.
MPs this afternoon debated China's treatment of the Uighur… Audio
Chinese space rocket could land near NZ
There's a large rocket falling from the sky. But don't panic, it will probably fall at sea. TAstronomer, astrobiologist, former NASA scientist and author Duncan Steele talks to Jesse. Audio
The world watches China's treatment of Uyghurs
There is growing friction over China's treatment of Uyghurs, the Muslim-minority living in Xinjiang. Audio
Aotearoa's relationship with China under strain?
This morning the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a speech to the China Business Summit that there are "some things on which China and New Zealand do not, cannot, and will not agree". Dr Jason… Audio
Disagreements with China need not derail relationship
The Prime Minister is predicting more diplomatic disagreements with China but says that does not need to derail the relationship. Jacinda Ardern made the speech at the China Business Summit this… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Louis Houlbrooke
On the Panel this morning are Josie Pagaini and Louis Houlbrooke. They look at guns, how much exercise we're getting, the success of the vaccine rollout in New Zealand, housing policy changes, and the… Audio
