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Hitting penguins where it hurts: Trump’s tariffs target remote island
Penguin memes went viral after Trump targeted their island with tariffs.

Matthew Hooton: Trumpism will force nuclear-free policy review
OPINION: Climate change is also a factor in anti-nuclear policy becoming outdated.

‘Menangle boost’ could be key in Cambridge’s mega-money races
Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.

How to see New Zealand like a first-time visitor
Ever wondered what a tourist sees when they visit NZ for the first time? Wonder no more.

‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZ
An Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.

Audrey Young: ‘Offensive and damaging’ – Swarbrick feels the heat
OPINION: Criticism is coming from all sides over the Benjamin Doyle controversy.

How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
New formula standards aimed to prioritise infant nutrition over profits.

Virginia Giuffre in court days before bus crash post
Alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim in court days before making headlines over bus crash.

‘Four days to live’: Andrew accuser claims she shared news of her impending death by mistake
She claimed she was dying, police said there were no reports of injuries from the crash.

'Don't fill my shoes': Super Bowl winner's message to Kiwi NFL hopefuls
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman in Auckland to help flag American football's ascent.

‘Ultimate betrayal’: Man jailed for killing mother for insurance
He forged documents for a $550,000 insurance payout.

Police report no injuries in bus crash involving Virginia Giuffre
Giuffre claimed she was dying from kidney failure after the accident.

A weekend of wellness in Sydney: Best healthy cafes, spas, facialists and studios
From salad bowls to pilates studios, we've got your two-day Sydney trip covered.

Man travelled on fake passports between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years
The passports contained his photo but the details of someone else.

'One of us is going to f***ing die': Jetstar mid-air brawl erupts over seat argument
How a seat dispute led to chaos on a Jetstar flight to Bali.

‘Sad and tragic’: Mother charged in alleged stabbing of her children
Sydney mum's behaviour described as 'erratic' before brutal knife attack.

These Easter travel deals are too good to miss
Relax, recharge, and explore this Easter

The Australian champion horse finally racing in New Zealand
The pacing hero was booked to race in New Zealand last November but had to be pulled out.

'You lined her up': Kiwi who inflicted savage blows on partner booted out of Australia
Authorities considered Kyle Walters a serious risk to the Australian community.

‘Shameful’: Aussies are happier than Kiwis – the stark divide revealed by new research
A new report finds NZ trails Australia on nearly all measures of social cohesion. But why?

Myanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News Update
A devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.

Watch: Crash at Australian airshow leaves pilot seriously injured
A witness says the entire crowd was stunned into silence.

Woman charged with murder after friend's body found in unit wall
Tanya Lee Glover's body was found wrapped in clothing behind a wall in Alderley, Brisbane.

Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance
Qatar Airways to take 25% stake in carrier, challenge Qantas on long-haul routes.

Homecoming match: Trailblazing ref set for milestone game
International rugby referee Natarsha Ganley will finally be on home turf in Whangārei.

‘You stink like Rotorua’: Aussie influencer’s offensive promo text message
The geyser capital's mayor says 3 million visitors a year prove the city's popularity.

26 all out: A look back on NZ Cricket’s darkest day
Four batsmen made ducks, and Bert Sutcliffe was the top scorer with 11.

Hallensteins profit hit by tough NZ market
The wider business reported an increase in sales of 7.7% for the first half.

Australian PM calls general election for May 3
Economic concerns and high housing costs will dominate the election.