Hong Kong
American pastor released after 20 years in Chinese prison
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about an American pastor being released after spending 2 decades being held in a Chinese prison, a new Hong Kong law resulting in the first conviction… Audio
Asian stories expressed at 13th World Choir Games
With the 13th World Choir Games in Auckland heading towards the final notes, audiences have been impressed by the diverse mix of Asian stories that have been expressed through song. It's the first… Audio
Officials in China apologising to journalists
Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about officials in China apologising to journalists, 12 people from Hong Kong being slapped with multiple years in prison for rioting in 2019 and the… Audio
Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK
Pro-democracy activist Tony Chung has breached a supervision order by fleeing to the UK from Hong Kong. He has claimed asylum, saying he was under constant scrutiny in his home country.
The British just didn’t understand how to negotiate with the Chinese over the handover of Hong Kong – Louisa Lim
In Indelible City: Dispossession and Defiance in Hong Kong, Louisa Lim captures the city's untold history, just as it is being erased from the official record. A highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers… Audio
Calling Home: Jono Rankine in Hong Kong
Auckander Jono Rankine is calling home from Hong Kong Audio
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Tokyo based journalist Elizabeth Beattie talks Kathryn about China's annual "two sessions" meetings, and the latest from the G20 meeting in India where the war in Ukraine remains a dividing and key… Audio
Landmark Hong Kong national security trial opens
The trial of 16 Hong Kong democracy activists charged under a national security law imposed by Beijing has begun, in a case that could test the city's judicial independence.
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Two years on from a brutal military coup in Myanmar, pro-democracy activists have held silent protests to mark the date, while others have gathered outside embassies. The Junta also announced this… Audio
Tonga and Hong Kong meet in RWC qualifier today
Tonga play Hong Kong for a place in next year's Rugby World Cup when the teams clash at Sunshine Coast Stadium, Queensland on Saturday.
Tiananmen: Hong Kong students hide 'democracy' figures on campus
Tiny "democracy goddess" figurines have been hidden across a university campus to mark the Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary.
Indelible City: Louisa Lim on the demise of democracy in Hong Kong
Three years ago Hong Kong was rocked by protests that shook it to its very core. It began with concerns about an extradition treaty with China; was fuelled by the disappearance of five booksellers and… Audio
Hong Kong ramps up restrictions to slow Omicron
As New Zealand and some other countries look to ease Covid-19 restrictions Hong Kong is moving in the other direction. From Thursday it's compulsory to wear masks in parks and when you're exercising… Audio
Hong Kong: One of city's last Tiananmen Square memorials covered up
One of the last public memorials in Hong Kong to those killed in the Tiananmen protests has been covered up.
Asia Correspondent: Ed White
Financial Times Correspondent Ed White joins us from Seoul with the latest news - a hamster cull in Hong Kong, China's response to Omicron, and North Korea reconsidering the pause in nuclear weapon… Audio
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest six
Set up in 2014 as a non-profit, Stand News is the most prominent remaining pro-democracy publication in Hong Kong
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep 'patriots-only' Hong Kong election
Voter turn-out hit a record low in Hong Kong's election, with Pro-Beijing candidates sweeping the seats under criticised new 'patriots'-only rules.
Hong Kong votes in overhauled 'patriots'-only election
Hong Kong voters went to the polls today for the first time since an electoral overhaul and a sweeping national security law were imposed on the city.
Asia correspondent Ed White
Amnesty International is closing its Hong Kong offices in the latest blow for democratic freedom and the government is doubling down on its zero Covid strategy. In China Xi Jinping is pushing ahead… Audio