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60 Minutes' hit-job on NZ, Ardern and our relationship with China
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The journalist behind the story says there are strong opinions on both sides.
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At least 3 dead and 27 hurt as quake shakes China
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New York Times: A crush of new infections has brought a swift end to Covid-free normality.
Taiwan urges residents to stay home as Covid cases rise
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Chinese authorities order video denials by Uighurs of human rights abuses
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India Covid-19 appeal: Total surges towards $500,000
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Kiwi Covid experts facing daily abuse
Most abuse subjects are women, which translates into highly gendered hate.
Eradication of Covid a 'false idol', former Australian medical officer warns
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Former Myanmar beauty queen joins armed struggle
Htar Htet Htet posts anti-coup message on Facebook, with a picture of herself in fatigues.
Army of fake fans boosts China's messaging on social media
The CCP has opened a new front in its war to shape global public opinion, say researchers.
Body of Myanmar poet returned with 'tongue damaged and organs removed'
Khet Thi's grieving family allege he was killed by the security forces.
Tourist left dangling after glass bridge shatters in China
The man clung to the railings of the bridge, which is suspended 100m in the air.
At India's funeral pyres, Covid-19 sunders the rites of grief
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Convicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new charges
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Medical experts, opposition leaders and even judges are calling for national restrictions.