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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.

Editorial: Are NZ Rugby fans at risk of losing the All Blacks?
OPINION: NZR has a commercial formula for the All Blacks - it means less home games.

China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods
Further American levies will be ignored by China as it plans lawsuit.

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

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'

US pilot sues influencer over false claims in fatal chopper, jet crash
The influencer accused her of causing the crash in Washington, killing 67 people.

Trump told people to buy. Hours later, his tariff pause sent markets soaring
Trump urged his followers to buy, saying: 'THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!! DJT.'

An experiment in recklessness: Trump as global disrupter
New York Times: The costs of the Trump administration's approach are now becoming clear.