Hong Kong protester shot at close range in fearsome escalation of violence.

Cause of the 20-year-old bridge's sudden collapse remains unknown.

Warning labelled 'Chinese propaganda at play' as China readies to celebrate National Day.

Linda Meads reports on some of Guangzhou's absolute must-sees.

Without US, Trans-Pacific trade deal isn't delivering everything that was promised.

First overall victory by a female in at least five years.

"They're in shock when they hear me speaking Chinese". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Whanganui will host the 2019 Sport Stacking National Championships this weekend.

Agency says Chinese applicants are being cheated by unlicensed and undeclared agents.

US Marines have conducted airfield drills in the East and South China seas.

Commentators discuss what kind of trade deals are best.

Sri Lanka was at the height of its popularity when tragedy struck. It's time to return.

Mugabe, 95, was first celebrated as a liberator the criticised as a combative enforcer.

He allegedly threw a wine bottle from a 35-storey apartment, killing a grandfather.

The immigration minister says relationship visas can pose a significant fraud risk.

The Chinese government says it's part of a routine patrol and handover of personnel.

Indonesia is about to relocate its capital. But it's not the only city in trouble.

Fishing boats rescued 245 people from the burning vessel.

She has become the first to receive the consort's title since 1921.

An island best known for orangutans is to become the new centre.

Comment: Major crisis is looming, but the rest of the world seems intent on looking away.

A Japanese temple has settled on a new plan for connecting with the masses.

The US military has "atrophied" while China's defence spending has soared by 900 per cent.

"We were always taught that Americans were wolves and South Koreans were their puppets."