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Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
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The barges could rapidly unload tanks and troops on enemy shores.
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Overseas visitor arrivals edging up to pre-pandemic numbers
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Stocks advance on US inflation slowing, Ukraine ceasefire plan
Annual US consumer inflation slowed slightly to 2.8% in February.
Tariff tensions: Canada, EU and China ready retaliation against US
The EU plans to retaliate in April, targeting $28 billion of US products.
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Winston prepares for the Washington quickstep - Audrey Young
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Chinese AI agent Manus sparks debate with mixed reviews
Manus launched in an invite-only phase, with tickets hard to get.
‘Canada will win this fight’: Carney’s challenge to Trump
Carney faces potential elections by October amid rising tensions.
Tesla shares plunge 14% as Musk’s political role grows more divisive, Nasdaq down 4%
New York Times: Trump's recession talk, tariff wars also weigh on stocks.
Why Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmers
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China consumption slump deepens as February prices drop
Consumer spending has been in a slump since the end of the pandemic.
Ryan Bridge: Billions on the line if Kiwi diplomats can't work their magic on Trump
OPINION: In a cruel twist of irony, our exporters have been diversifying away from China.
Shane Te Pou: Trump's new world (dis)order makes the world less safe and poorer
OPINION: America's heel-turn on the world stage comes at an unwelcome time.
Opinion: Trump tariffs challenge NZ’s global trade position
Trump's tariffs aim to protect jobs and raise US tax revenue.
Trump delays tariffs on Canada and Mexico after market blowback
Trump has delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, offering temporary relief.
Trump announces temporary rollback of tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Trump paused tariffs on United States neighbours until April 2.
China says it is ‘ready for war’ with America
China boosts defence spending by 7.2%, warns US it is prepared to 'fight until the end'.
'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exports
Export values in January increased 28% year-on-year to $927 million.
Opinion: New tariffs threaten to shrink US economy by 3% a year
New tariffs add up to 25% on goods from US neighbours and 10% on China.
‘A very dumb thing’: Trudeau slams Trump’s tariffs
Canadian PM angers Trump who has threatened to raise tariffs even further.
Letters: Trump has a short memory when it comes to international solidarity
OPINION: When wildfires raged in the US, crews from around the world rushed to help.
China to impose fresh tariffs on US agricultural imports
Trump inked an order to increase a previously imposed 10% tariff on China to 20%.
More big spenders, fewer cheap travellers tourism 2024 reveals
Tourism generated $12.2 billion, up 23% compared to 2023.
Mexico says 'Plan B' ready as US tariff deadline looms
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How NZ’s military ties provoke tensions with China
Why China's ships may have conducted live firing in the Tasman Sea last week.
Warships and ferries leave troubled waters for Peters to calm in Asia - Editorial
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Ryan Bridge: MPs are short-sighted, I'll be voting yes for a four-year Parliament term
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