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Tabuteau to attend APEC Trade Ministers Meeting
Parliamentary Under-Secretary Fletcher Tabuteau is heading to Papua New Guinea today to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Trade Ministers Meeting in Port Moresby from 25 to 26 May.

Asian gay community finds refuge in New Zealand
Gay men and women are escaping Asia because of worsening homophobic attitudes and many are seeking refuge in New Zealand, a researcher says.AUT University Associate Professor Sharyn Davies, who has studied gender and sexuality issues...

Asia Argento warns Cannes predators: 'We know who you are'
Asia Argento warns members of the Cannes audience who she says "covered up for his crimes".

Aon New Zealand Under 17 basketball team named
The Aon New Zealand Mens team has been named ahead of the FIBA Under 17 World Cup, to be played in Rasario and Santa Fe, Argentina from 30 June.The squad shows four changes from the team that finished third at the FIBA Asia Championship...

Comment: Argentina crisis 'may be tip of the iceberg'
The dramatic events in Argentina may be the "tip of the iceberg" of a broader systemic crisis across Asia, Latin America and Africa, the top emerging market watchdog has warned.The Institute of International Finance says powerful...

Barry Soper: How to negotiate like Donald Trump
Donald Trump's negotiating style, even though he calls himself a really great negotiator, is as simple as bargaining with a stall holder when you're in Asia.You admire the product, the enthusiastic seller offers you the best price,...

Canada divided over oil pipeline from tar sands to Pacific
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — A pipeline project that would vastly expand Canadian oil exports to Asia is dividing the country, pitting indigenous groups and people who fear damage to the scenic coastline near Vancouver against...

Three New Zealand projects shortlisted in IDC Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards
The annual awards highlight and acknowledge outstanding smart city initiatives in the Asia Pacific region and this year attracted over 180 entries.

'We know who you are': Asia Argento calls out abusers at Cannes
ï»¿Italian actress Asia Argento, who has accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, told the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival there were abusers in the audience who had yet to be outed.

'This festival was his hunting ground': Weinstein accuser vows justice at Cannes
A tumultuous Cannes Film Festival concluded on Saturday with Harvey Weinstein accuser Asia Argento vowing justice against the former producer and any sexual predator hiding in Hollywood's shadows.

ANZ offloads stake in Cambodian bank, chalks up $32m loss
ANZ has agreed to sell its majority stake in a Cambodian bank as it continues to divest assets in Asia.

European shares gain, Asia lower on weak Japan GDP data
World share prices were mixed Wednesday, with European benchmarks posting modest gains after a day of losses in most major Asian markets. China-U.S. trade talks, North Korea's cancellation of meetings with South Korea and weaker than...

Wellington tops Asia-Pacific for commercial investment: RICS survey
Wellington city’s strong demand for commercial real estate and lack of available space put it at the top of the latest Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors’ Asia Pacific market update

Basketball Without Borders returns to India
NEW YORK (AP) — Basketball Without Borders is returning to India.The NBA and FIBA announced Friday that Basketball Without Borders Asia 2018 will be held May 30-June 2 at The NBA Academy India in Delhi National Capital Region.The...