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Tariff war continues, fallen soldiers remembered as measles loom | NZ Herald News Update
Trump continues to go back and forth with China, A fallen soldier gets remembered and measles threaten the country.

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

Trump's 104% tariffs on China shake global markets and spur tensions
Global markets have tumbled, with Hong Kong dropping over 3% on Wednesday.

Ryan Bridge: Trump’s tariffs a gamble on US manufacturing revival
OPINION: Donald Trump's tariffs challenge global stability.

Reaction to Trump's Tariffs, Russel Brand accused and China watches closely | NZ Herald News Update
The world reacts to Donald Trump applying new global tariffs on trade. Russel Brand is accused of rape and sexual assault. China keeps an eye on NZ investigations.

Trade Minister Todd McClay reacts to Trump's tariff announcement
Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks to media following President Trump's tariff announcement. Video / RNZ

US senator closes in on record with 20-hour marathon anti-Trump speech
'I believe sincerely that our country is in crisis.'

‘Turning to fascism’: Napier B&B cancels bookings of American guests
'All New Zealand accommodation businesses must start to resist the Trump and Musk regime.'

Watch: Masked US cops 'spirit away' Turkish student on her way to break Ramadan fast
Surveillance footage shows masked federal agents detaining Tufts doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk as officials remain silent on her visa termination and whereabouts.

Young Rover eyes American scholarship and becoming pro footballer
He joined the club at 6 and values it as his boyhood team.

Trump calls for impeachment of US judge blocking deportation flights
Judge Boasberg suspended deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants.

Watch: ‘I do not need money’ – Kiwi actor Martin Henderson urges 1.2 million online fans to ignore scams
The former Shortland Street star shares a Herald article and warning to fans.

How three generations are spreading Polynesian love across America
Three women from an artistic Auckland family are heading to California.

‘Hates America, hates Trump’: US expels South African Ambassador
Marco Rubio accused Ebrahim Rasool of hating America and President Trump.

Ukraine Peace Talks Progress, Duterte Faces Trial, UK Ship Collision Arrest | NZ Herald News Update
Ukraine peace talks advance, Duterte faces trial at The Hague, and UK police arrest a man over a deadly ship collision. Get the latest global news updates.

Kea Kids News: Americarna roars through Waitara
Gather ‘round folks, for a celebration of American cars and American cool! In this special report, Taranaki kids show reporter Freddie how they ring in Americarna. Video / KKN

What is hantavirus? The rare disease that killed Gene Hackman’s wife
Hackman may not have realised his wife had died in a bathroom a week earlier.

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

‘Tribute to my mother’: TikTok star’s poignant new play at Basement
Shakes' TikTok has 1.8 million followers and 190 million likes for his skits.

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

Warriors boss speaks as assistant coach investigated over alleged Vegas assault
Richard Agar has reportedly been accused of grabbing a journalist by the throat.