Taiwan
Taiwan quake: Rescuers hurry amid fears of major casualties
Rescuers are freeing people from trapped buildings in the eastern Taiwanese city of Hualien, following a serious 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday morning (NZ time). A number of buildings have… Audio
Taiwan earthquake: Buildings collapsed, casualties expected
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake has struck Taiwan's east coast. At least two buildings have collapsed, including the 300-room Marshal Hotel, which is resting precariously on one side and is tilted over a… Audio
Taiwan earthquake: Hotel topples in magnitude 6.4 shake
A magnitude-6.4 earthquake has rocked Taiwan's east coast, following a 'swarm' of 19 earthquakes over the past 48 hours. The US Geological Survey says it hit at a depth of 9.5km. There are reports of… Audio
Taiwan president starts visit to Pacific
Taiwan's president says she plans to thank three of Taiwan's Pacific island diplomatic allies for their support during her visit to the region this week.
Taiwanese visit could bring more aid to Pacific
An academic says Taiwan's supporters in the Pacific can expect significant new aid announcements during a visit by the Taiwanese president. Audio
Concerns in East Asia over 'America First' push
Analysis - If the US's shift to an 'America First' policy towards East Asia continues, countries might start looking to a Plan B, writes Graeme Acton.
Mai Chen: Playing sport gave me 'instant street cred'
High-profile lawyer Mai Chen says when she first came to New Zealand from Taiwan the teasing stopped on the sports field because she "could beat them".
Nights' Overseas - Taiwan
We'll be connecting to Edward White who's in Taiwan to chat human rights, allies, and same sex marriage. Audio
Taiwan gives $US3.5m to Solomons
Taiwan has given $US3.5 million to the Solomon Islands government as reimbursement for funds spent on the Rural Social and Economic Development Project.
Taiwanese president to visit Pacific
The Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Taiwan's six diplomatic allies in the Pacific in July according to reports from Taipei.
Fiji Taipei office closure raises eyebrows
Questions have been raised over the quiet closure of Fiji's defacto embassy in Taiwan. Audio
Fiji closes Taiwan office, holds talks with Beijing
Fiji has closed its representative office in Taiwan, as it holds talks with Beijing
Nights' Overseas - Taiwan
Nights oversesas correspondent Edward White reports in from Taiwan. Audio
'We'll see': Trump pressed on Taiwan intentions
US President-elect Donald Trump has left open the possibility of meeting with Taiwan's president after he is sworn in.
Taiwan: rebuilding democracy with tech
Last year, shortly after visiting New Zealand, Taiwanese political activist and civic hacker Audrey Tang was appointed as a Cabinet Minister with special responsibility for solving communication… Audio
Trump talks to Taiwan
Al Gillespie of Waikato University discusses about US President-elect Donald Trump's break with protocol and accepting a call from Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen. Audio
PANGO/BLACK
Traditional Maori creation stories begin with Te Kore, the concept of nothingness and that's what is being explored in PANGO/BLACK - the latest work from Atimara Dance Company. It's about to be…
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Typhoon Megi: China shuts schools, recalls fishing boats
China shut schools and cancelled flights as Typhoon Megi, which killed four people and injured hundreds in Taiwan, made landfall in Fujian. Video
Tour bus overturns in Taiwan typhoon that injures at least 170
The third typhoon to hit Taiwan this month has killed at least four people and injured hundreds. It forced thousands to evacuate and cut power to millions. Video, Audio
World's biggest storm slams into China
Typhoon Meranti has slammed into southeastern China, bringing strong winds and lashing rain, but losing strength after sweeping southern Taiwan. Video