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Sports Insider: Why NZ Rugby needs Wallabies revival as much as Australia does

OPINION: The All Blacks need strong rivals across the Tasman.

Trump says US 'will take over the Gaza Strip'

President Donald Trump says the United States will take control of war-torn Gaza, as he addresses reporters at the White House after talks with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Australia’s top conservative follows Trump’s playbook, up to a point

New York Times: Peter Dutton, who wants to be PM, has been taking aim at “wokeness".

How Donald Trump jnr’s hunting trip sparked legal uproar in Italy

Italian politicians want an investigation into the illegal hunting incident.

Letters: National’s evidence-based promises unravel

OPINION: Some decisions, like cancelling ferries, defy evidence.

With Trump’s backing uncertain, Europe scrambles to shore up its own defences

New York Times: EU leaders meet to tackle defence funding amid Trump pressure.

Trump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs | NZ Herald News Update

Trump confirms delays to Mexican tariffs, half a million New Zealanders behind on repayments and welcomes at Waitangi before politicians arrive. Video / NZ Herald

Market close: F&P Healthcare shares plunge on Trump tariff news

The New Zealand sharemarket slumped to its biggest single-day-fall since December 19.

China, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffs

Canadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.

Trump moves to bar ‘transgender ideology’ from US military

US President also reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the Covid vaccine.

Nvidia, US stocks close higher after Chinese AI shock

Nvidia clawed back some of yesterday's losses after the DeepSeek shock.

Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight

The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.

Israel defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWA

Supported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.

Inside Economics: Is property investing non-productive? Where should we invest?

If property is not 'productive', what is?

No ring on display: Melania Trump’s official White House portrait released

First Lady echoes husband’s days in The Apprentice with boardroom chic.

Editorial: Donald Trump 2.0's frenetic pace

OPINION: In his first 2017 week, he signed six executive orders. In 2025, more than 50.

Donald Trump floats plan to ‘just clean out’ Gaza

Trump also ordered the release of 2000lb bombs for Israel.

CIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from lab

Virus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.