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Stock Takes: NZ shares are down, but not out
New Zealand's sharemarket is in correction mode, but is faring better than others.
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
Rare earth ransom? China controls some 90% of the world’s supply.
Richard Prebble: Prime Minister is missing the mark on trade leadership
OPINION: Luxon wants to take the fight global but he needs to focus on the home front.
Govt pumps $13.5m into Tourism NZ to attract more visitors
More than 23,000 additional international visitors are predicted as a result.
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.
Lower interest rates to do heavy lifting reviving the economy - Jenée Tibshraeny
Monetary policy is poised to do much of the heavy lifting spurring economic growth.
'Gaza is a killing field': UN says Israel has opened ‘floodgates of horror’
Civilians are in an endless death loop, UN chief says.
Trump's 104% tariffs on China shake global markets and spur tensions
Global markets have tumbled, with Hong Kong dropping over 3% on Wednesday.
OCR decision: RBNZ expected to cut rates further on tariff downturn
The RBNZ cut the OCR by 25 basis points but hinted that it is prepared to go further.
Richard Prebble: How NZ’s fiscal policies leave us exposed to trade shocks
OPINION: Labour and National have increased debt, leaving NZ vulnerable to shocks.
Video shows final moment of aid workers killed in Gaza attack, contradicts Israeli claims
The footage contradicts Israeli claims about not targeting ambulances.
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.
UN alarmed as 15 medics killed in Gaza, urges war crime probe
Fifteen medics and aid workers were killed in Gaza after shots hit their ambulances.
Trump ‘pissed off’ with Putin as Ukraine ceasefire talks stall
The US President threatens to ramp up sanctions on Russia.
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.
Dame Jacinda Ardern joins prestigious global leadership circle
Ardern will join the likes of Rishi Sunak to spearhead improvements in global politics.
Editorial: Boycotting Afghanistan cricket plays into Taliban’s world view
OPINION: Would a boycott of Afghanistan cricket achieve anything?
US revokes legal status for 500,000 immigrants
Donald Trump has pledged to carry out the largest deportation campaign in US history.
‘Complete destruction’: Israel resumes Gaza bombing amid hostage crisis
Israel's renewed Gaza strikes killed more than 400, Gaza health ministry reports.
‘Don’t forget’: Kiwi baker’s heartfelt plea for Ukraine support
Harriet Campbell plans another Ukraine trip with the Never Alone project.
First official talks between NZ, US trade representatives as Trump rolls out tariffs
Todd McClay's meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Greer lasted 45 minutes.
Fran O’Sullivan: Ex-Trump adviser Chris Liddell has lessons for NZ to survive global turmoil
Liddell has been out in the cold until now after his links to the US Capitol riots.
ICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for April
Israel blocked aid to Gaza on March 2, affecting 2.4 million Palestinians.
‘Ready to compromise’: Greenland parties debate independence timeline
Greenland's parties agree on independence but differ on the timeline.