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Trump’s military border surge takes shape along US-Mexico frontier
The Trump Administration looks to send a message that the status quo has changed.

Teen accused of killing parents plotted to assassinate Trump, FBI says
Nikita Casap allegedly killed his parents to fund his assassination plan.
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Glad owner fined millions after some recycling claims a load of rubbish
Millions in penalties ordered over bags partly sourced from Indonesia.

Overseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break record
Change in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.

Silver Ferns to host five tests, two major series this year
The Silver Ferns are set to play host to five international tests in 2025.

Brain Drain: Kiwi departures high but numbers have stabilised
New data shows the net migration rate is now relatively steady.

‘Risk to society’: Ex-colleague of youth worker alleges he assaulted other girls in ministry
Fale McCarthy indecently assaulted two women in 2014. Now there are fresh allegations.

Philip Polkinghorne claims Covid-19 vaccine led to wife's death
Ex-eye doctor – acquitted of murdering wife last year – spoke extensively for documentary.
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Trump’s military border surge takes shape along US-Mexico frontier
The Trump Administration looks to send a message that the status quo has changed.

Teen accused of killing parents plotted to assassinate Trump, FBI says
Nikita Casap allegedly killed his parents to fund his assassination plan.

Overseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break record
Change in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.

'We’re being asphyxiated': US firms already struggling as China trade war heats up
New York Times: 'Converting our entire supply chain in two months is not feasible.'

Trump downplays tariffs walk-back, says no country 'off the hook'
The US President insists no country will escape tariffs, despite a 90-day reprieve.

'A little spice to space': Suits revealed for all-female space flight
The all-female crew includes Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry and Gayle King.
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