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Musk brands Trump aide a ‘moron’ as 104% tariffs against China confirmed

Zuru cofounder Nick Mowbray also wades into the fray.

Liam Dann: Big OCR call today as tariff turmoil threatens NZ recovery

US trade policy may force a rethink on how low the OCR has to go.

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.

Christian Hawkesby appointed Reserve Bank governor for six months

Nicola Willis made the appointment on the recommendation of the Reserve Bank board.

‘Historic global economic event’: Willis reassures Kiwis amid Trump tariff turmoil

The Dow heads down, Hong Kong collapses, trillions are wiped off markets.

Microagression, tech bros, fewer promotions – women in tech still see many issues: survey

PLUS: Has the DEI backlash hit New Zealand?

NZ Herald Live: Nicola Willis briefing on economic developments

Nicola Willis briefing on economic developments

Clarkes must front up to interview with PwC: High Court

Clarkes have so far refused to be interviewed by the receivers of many Du Val entities.

Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation

What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?

Fran O’Sullivan: Time for NZ to take charge in trade leadership

OPINION: It would be absurd to stand by while Trump decimates the global trading system.

$6.6t rout: US stocks plunge for second day as China retaliates, Fed issues inflation warning

The US$6.6t two-day rout is only rivalled by 2020's pandemic meltdown and the GFC

‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark Desire

Previous owners cited a downturn in trade as one of the reasons for business liquidation.

‘Bloodbath’: Wall St leads rout as world reels from Trump tariffs

Nasdaq down 6%. What’s Trump’s plan?

‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs

Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.

Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland

'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.

Trump announces 10% tariff on NZ goods, China and EU hit even harder

The US President has imposed tariffs on countries around the world.

Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok as Saturday deadline looms: Report

China's Bytedance must sell app or face ban in the US.

Tesla sales slump - but shares spike on report Musk leaving Doge

Analyst calls the sales figures 'a disaster on every metric'.