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Tech tariff exemptions may be short-lived - US
US tariffs on China have risen to 145%, with China imposing a 125% band.

On The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went global
Invivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.

Former National Party candidate faces fraud case
Jake Bezzant and his NZ business partners are being sued by a US investor.

Watch: Lorde and Charli XCX stun Coachella in surprise performance
'Lorde summer 2025!'

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.

Letters: Lower-paid Americans may bear the brunt of Trump's tariff war
OPINION: The meth trade flourishes because the rewards outweigh the risks.

U.S. and Iran to hold high-stakes talks on nuclear programme
US envoy signals flexibility, but insists Iran can't have a nuclear weapon.

Flip-flopper in chief? Trump’s biggest U-turns
From tariffs to TikTok to abortion and more, US President often changes stance.

Bongbong to von der Leyen: The world leaders Luxon is talking to in free trade 'fight'
The Prime Minister scored calls with major names.

Douglas Pharmaceuticals installs AI-driven robots, faces up to tariff threat
Four times faster than the humans.

Rose again enjoys 'luxury' of first-round Masters lead
Scottie Scheffler's bogey-free 68 included a 19m birdie at the fourth.

Sidelined and still processing her defeat, Kamala Harris looks for a way back in
New York Times: Why Kamala Harris is eyeing a governor run instead of the presidency.

Heartbreaking final photos of family killed in horror helicopter crash
The smiling family were photographed before tragedy struck.

Abusive bully: Phil Goff blasts Donald Trump again
Goff described the US President as an abusive bully before a packed lecture hall.

Acclaimed Kiwi author's US book tour halted amid fears of political backlash
Teachers fear Kim's books could spark a backlash in the present political environment.

Trump’s tariff turmoil: Everything investors need to know
We dig into the impacts on stocks, bonds, rates and the hedge fund basis trade.

NZ market falls over 1%, US Tech stocks tumble and market retreats as US-China trade war worsens
'China does not want a fight, but it is not afraid of one either.'

Michelle Obama breaks her silence on Barack divorce rumours
Just a few days ago, the former President opened up on the state of their marriage.

Explained: Why the collapsing bond market forced Trump's tariff turn
'Bond markets are widely considered to be the most powerful political force in the world'