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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Politics articles  Politics
    Why did Britain's case against two alleged Chinese spies collapse?
     16 October 2025
    The collapse of the case against the men — a former think-tank director and a researcher for a senior MP — prompts some to argue the British government deliberately failed to provide enough evidence against the pair in order to avoid upsetting China.
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    The Foreign Minister instructed officials to bring Trevor Mallard back early - the same day his successor was approved
    16 Oct: The Foreign Minister instructed officials to bring Trevor Mallard back early - the same day his successor was approved... more
    Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary ceasefire after deadly violence along border
    16 Oct: A 48-hour ceasefire has been decided between the Pakistan government and the Afghan Taliban regime.... more
    Hospitality New Zealand's throwing its support behind a Government inspection of sector rules
    15 Oct: Hospitality New Zealand's throwing its support behind a Government inspection of sector rules... more
    Expectations Government moves to cut red tape - could save hospitality businesses money
    15 Oct: Expectations Government moves to cut red tape - could save hospitality businesses money... more
    Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations
    15 Oct: Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations... more
    About 50 unionised factory workers at Resene are striking outside the company's Lower Hutt office
    15 Oct: About 50 unionised factory workers at Resene are striking outside the company's Lower Hutt office... more
    A ‘lack of ambition’ over livestock emissions targets now threatens NZ’s reputation and trade
    14 Oct: The government’s weakened methane reduction target mirrors the approach promoted by industry lobby groups but rejected by the Climate Change Commission.... more
    Savvy politicians know how to ‘perform’ authenticity – the Jacinda Ardern doco offers a masterclass
    14 Oct: The award-winning documentary Prime Minister showcases a politician capable of blending the ordinary and extraordinary – a key to success on both the left and right.... more
    Documents released by Te Pati Maori accuse former party vice president Eru Kapa-Kingi of making "threats of physical violence"
    14 Oct: Documents released by Te Pati Maori accuse former party vice president Eru Kapa-Kingi of making "threats of physical violence"... more

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
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    International:
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    Rugby:
    The swimming world is in shock at the retirement of Australian Ariarne Titmus at the ripe young age of 25 14:07

    Law and Order:
    A 36-year-old man has been arrested in the Bay of Plenty - after a chase this morning involving an armed driver 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Mariska Hargitay thinks people confuse her with Olivia Benson 13:47

    Environment:
    A number of highways in northern Taranaki will stay closed until tomorrow - while crews assess damage from Tuesday's heavy rain 13:47

    Rugby:
    Former All Blacks centre Craig Innes believes the return of prominent rugby age-grade representative tournaments can potentially fix a pathways issue 13:27

    Entertainment:
    Jennifer Aniston didn't adopt a child during her struggle to become a mother because she wanted to have her "own DNA in a little person" 13:17

    International:
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    Politics:
    Why did Britain's case against two alleged Chinese spies collapse? 13:07

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