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‘American lives on the line’: Trump official confirms talks with Hamas
Hamas is believed to hold five Americans. Only one is alive.
Trump pauses tariffs for cars as Trudeau call yields no breakthrough
Big Three carmakers get an exemption - but only for a month.
As measles spreads, RFK jnr embraces remedies such as cod liver oil
New York Times: Kennedy claimed unconventional treatments were helping patients.
Struggling with errors, Doge deletes billions more from list of savings
NYT: Musk's agency deletes five of the seven largest items from its 'wall of receipts'.
Trump crypto rally fizzles amid skepticism on his reserve plan
Plan to include lesser-known tokens viewed with skepticism in the industry.
‘A very dumb thing’: Trudeau slams Trump’s tariffs
Canadian PM angers Trump who has threatened to raise tariffs even further.
Justin Trudeau says Trump wants to see 'total collapse' of Canadian economy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that the justifications for US President Donald Trump's tariffs – including assertions around fentanyl – are bogus. Video / Video Elephant
‘Make things right’: Zelenskyy’s call to Trump over halted US aid
Trump's decision to halt aid raises fears of US shifting towards Moscow.
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%.
Off the top rope! Trump hires former WWE boss as education secretary
She co-founded WWE and led the Small Business Administration under Trump.
Viva Loss Vegas: What it was like with the Warriors fans in Sin City
An Aussie fan asked: 'Who’s running New Zealand? They’re all here.'
Rocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.
Trump halts Ukraine aid, urging peace talks with Russia
Trump suspends aid to Ukraine to pressure for peace talks.
Gene Hackman was their most famous neighbour. They rarely saw him
New York Times: The movie star and his wife lived an increasingly isolated life.
‘Hell plan’ unveiled: Israel’s ceasefire strategy for Gaza
The decision aims to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire.
Alex Powell: Why Warriors co-captains might not work - what we learned from Vegas
OPINION: Andrew Webster's men are returning from the US empty-handed.
Mexico says 'Plan B' ready as US tariff deadline looms
Fortress North America? New twist in tariffs could marginalise China.
Luxon believes US still ‘reliable partner’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blow-up
Meanwhile, Labour's Chris Hipkins purposefully dodged a key question.
Letters: ‘Marmite sandwich’ brigade living in the past
OPINION: 'The evidence for provided school lunches is clear – they work around the world.'
Mystery of Gene Hackman’s death brings grief and bewilderment to the community
New York Times: Residents grapple with how the famous residents lay dead for so long.
Oscars: Anora stuns with Best Picture win; Demi Moore snubbed for Best Actress
It was a night of shocks and surprises at the 97th Academy Awards.
US defence chief pauses cyber offensive against Russia: reports
The order was part of an overall reevaluation of US operations against Moscow.
US trans pilot targeted by false crash claims
Jo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.
What do Trump-voting men want from women? Probably not what you think
New York Times: 'We’re kind of losing a lot of our positive masculinity.'
Vanquished in Vegas: Warriors fall flat in season opener
NZ Herald league writer Michael Burgess dissects the Warriors' round one defeat, along with looking back on the occasion at Allegiant Stadium. Video / Michael Burgess
Europe is left with hard choices as Trump sours on Ukraine
New York Times: Trump's pivot on Ukraine spurs EU to bolster defence plans.