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US, Chinese officials to hold trade talks in Switzerland
Tit-for-tat tariffs have left the two nations with cripplingly high levies.
Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 9, injures dozens
Nine killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people.
'Incredibly disturbing': Salmon die-off fuels election debate
Pieces of dead salmon have washed up on Tasmania's Verona Sands beach.
Trump is softening his tariff talk. But the damage may already be done
Evidence is mounting that tariffs have cut economic activity and will soon push prices up.
Secret weapon: How robots are transforming China's trade strategy
New York Times: Inside China's automation revolution and its global implications.
'Spreading propaganda': Trump administration targets Wikipedia
Ed Martin accused Wikipedia of allowing foreign actors to manipulate information.
Fran O'Sullivan: NZ's careful dance with US and China amid trade tensions
OPINION: Politicians are being exceptionally careful not to call out Trump.
Stock Takes: NZ shares are down, but not out
New Zealand's sharemarket is in correction mode, but is faring better than others.
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Rare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.
India hunts gunmen who killed 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot
It's the deadliest attack on civilians in the region since 2000.
Israel says Gaza medics’ killing a ‘mistake’, to dismiss commander
An Israeli report admits mistakes led to the deaths of 15 health workers in Gaza.
MPs visit Taiwan, meet President despite NZ not recognising it as country
'Taiwan and New Zealand share the universal values of democracy.'
King Charles praises humanitarian workers in Easter message
The number of humanitarian workers killed reached a record high in 2024.
China says economy grew 5.4% in first quarter, beating forecasts
China's economy grew 5.4% in Q1, surpassing the 5.1% forecast.
Richard Prebble: Prime Minister is missing the mark on trade leadership
OPINION: Luxon wants to take the fight global but he needs to focus on the home front.
Govt pumps $13.5m into Tourism NZ to attract more visitors
More than 23,000 additional international visitors are predicted as a result.
US tariffs rise as China retaliates with 125% tax on goods
Xi said China is 'not afraid' and urged the EU to resist the US practices.
Peters condemns 'hysterical' language used by Luxon in Trump tariff talks
It's the latest example of the pair being at odds over how to respond to Trump's tariffs.
Trump exempts smartphones, laptops, chips in China tariff backdown
Good news for iPhone maker Apple and others who make tech products in China for the US.
Lower interest rates to do heavy lifting reviving the economy - Jenée Tibshraeny
Monetary policy is poised to do much of the heavy lifting spurring economic growth.
'Gaza is a killing field': UN says Israel has opened ‘floodgates of horror’
Civilians are in an endless death loop, UN chief says.
Trump's 104% tariffs on China shake global markets and spur tensions
Global markets have tumbled, with Hong Kong dropping over 3% on Wednesday.
OCR decision: RBNZ expected to cut rates further on tariff downturn
The RBNZ cut the OCR by 25 basis points but hinted that it is prepared to go further.
Richard Prebble: How NZ’s fiscal policies leave us exposed to trade shocks
OPINION: Labour and National have increased debt, leaving NZ vulnerable to shocks.
Video shows final moment of aid workers killed in Gaza attack, contradicts Israeli claims
The footage contradicts Israeli claims about not targeting ambulances.
Ryan Bridge: Trump’s tariffs a gamble on US manufacturing revival
OPINION: Donald Trump's tariffs challenge global stability.