International relations
No China base: Solomon Islands' denial does little to quell fears
Analyst says Sogavare risks boxing himself in despite vow not to choose sides
New Zealand
International relations
Solomons confirms China security talks; Australia, N.Z. concerned
Pact would be major inroad for Beijing in U.S. allies' Pacific 'back yard'
Coronavirus
New Zealand to reopen borders earlier than planned
Ardern says reopening 'will spur our economic recovery'
Economy
New Zealand's central bank hikes rates for third consecutive time
Bank aims to get on top of rising inflation and hot housing market
Sports
New Zealand Rugby, players approve partnership with Silver Lake
U.S. private equity firm to provide 'capital to invest in the game at all levels'
Coronavirus
New Zealand border to reopen, but not fully until October
Easing planned in phases; 10-day self-isolation at home still required
Coronavirus
New Zealand PM Ardern self-isolating after exposure to COVID
She is without symptoms after coming into contact with positive person on plane
Natural disasters
Some money services reopen in Tonga, drinking water the priority
Clean-up continues a week after volcanic eruption, tsunami
Natural disasters
New Zealand supplies to reach tsunami-hit Tonga on Friday
Navy ships carry first relief supplies to disaster-struck island nation
Natural disasters
Drinking water, ash big concerns in tsunami-hit Tonga
Visiting Australian police report significant damage with 'houses thrown around'
Caixin
In depth: New Zealand fruit giant's kiwi battle in China
Zespri is taking aim at unauthorized plantations in its largest market
Economy
New Zealand Q3 economic growth slammed by delta lockdowns
Negative growth of 3.7% is 2nd largest decline ever but better than forecast
Opinion
U.S. must rethink its approach to a flexible and inclusive Indo-Pacific
Washington needs to properly anchor itself into regional frameworks
Economy
New Zealand hikes rates for 2nd straight month as inflation looms
Central bank says more stimulus on horizon despite OCR rise to 0.75%
Opinion
Japan should be admitted to the Five Eyes network
Difficulty adding new members demands a new type of intelligence sharing coalition
International relations
At APEC, Xi vows to open China as Taiwan promotes CPTPP bid
Biden raises U.S. engagement while grouping seeks trade-led COVID recovery
COVID vaccines
APEC ministers pledge more COVID vaccines and safe travel
21 members, including U.S. and China, hold virtual talks ahead of Friday summit
Trade
World's biggest trade deal RCEP to take effect Jan. 1
Asia-focused pact covers 30% of global population and GDP
