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Did tradie defraud clients, was he simply in over his head?

That's the question a judge is now deciding after a trial in the Hamilton District Court.

American businesses in 'survival mode' as Trump tariffs pile up

New York Times: 'We're hanging on by a thread. We've been doing everything possible.'

Inside Economics: The RBNZ’s dilemma – a two-speed economy and a one-speed OCR

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.

Simon Devoy: Exporter tips to overcome US tariff challenges

Wai Mānuka needs $5-7 million to crack the US market.

'We have to go big': BoP company navigates tariffs, eyes Amazon debut

The drink will be stocked in over 100 premium New York City venues by the end of August.

US imposes 15% revenue cut on Nvidia's China sales

Trump called Nvidia's H20 chips obsolete despite prior export restrictions.

US delays higher tariffs on China, extending truce by 90 days

Trump delays higher tariffs on Chinese goods until November 10.

New Zealand's economic outlook strained by US tariff uncertainty

A Westpac report says NZ's economy is expected to strengthen over the coming quarters.

Richard Prebble: Why Luxon couldn’t lower US tariffs on NZ goods

OPINION: New Zealand faces a 15% US tariff, higher than Australia's 10% rate.

‘Very concerning’: Kiwi wine industry dealt $112m Trump tariff blow

NZ Winegrowers Advocacy says the tariff will go from 10c to around $1.10 per bottle.

What’s it like to deal with brutal US tariffs? Ask Malaysia

New York Times: Southeast Asia has felt the trade war's impact more than other regions.

Letters: NCEA doesn't set our kids up for the real world

OPINION: Before a big review, there are some small changes to make before 2026.

'It was a shock': NZ trade group warns NZ will be worse off under 15% US tariff regime

The change will make it harder for NZ to compete with Australia in beef exports to the US.

Marcelo Menoita: Southern Cross Project could unlock billions for NZ economy

The project could bring NZ$1.87b in economic benefits over 10 years.

NZ can absorb 15% tariff shock – ANZ group chief economist

Trump tariffs will hurt exports but the macroeconomy can cope, an economist says.

Why Trump's tariffs may stick around

NY Times analysis: Future leaders, from either party, may resist rolling back the tariffs.