World Politics

Zhao Leji is the country's third most powerful political figure after President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.

China's third most powerful political figure is expected to unveil a plaque at the Rewi Alley Memorial Museum in Christchurch.

New Zealand praised for economic and security priorities but warned it could pull its socks up on political and governance ideals.

Community leaders call for awareness of potential risks when dealing with China but want to avoid stigmatising Chinese New Zealanders.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters points to "immense untapped potential" of South Asian nation during a two-day visit.

New Zealand and India have managed to expand political and trade ties despite some occasional wobbles in a shared history that stretches back two centuries.

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It has been 10 years since Beijing announced an ambitious plan to transform the country from a low-cost manufacturing base into a high-tech superpower.

Asked about the consequences for NZ-China relations, Wang Xiaolong said: "Trust is one of the most fragile commodities. It may take years to build up; it just might take seconds to be destroyed."

A US-based separatist group held a non-binding "referendum" on the creation of an independent homeland for Sikhs within India in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.

A non-binding "referendum" on Khalistan organised by a separatist group based in the United States looks set to go ahead in Auckland's Aotea Square on 17 November.

Harris is counting heavily on mobilising women in the ultra-tight race that will see a gender gap in votes like never before. Video

The teacher turned politician will also visit Fiji and Timor-Leste on either side of her engagements in Auckland and Wellington.

The pandas are "friendly messengers of China-Australia relations", and will replace Adelaide Zoo's existing pandas, China's Premier Li Qiang says.

Regional security concerns will overshadow lucrative trade ties when Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits New Zealand and Australia this week.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party loses its outright majority in parliament.

India's general election - to be held over six weeks between 19 April and 1 June - will be the biggest the world has ever seen.

The former national general secretary of India's ruling Bhartiya Janata Party says higher-level political talks are key to long-term success.