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Stocks waver on Wall Street and hold on to most of the gains they made earlier in the week
It comes after the US and China declared a temporary cease-fire in their trade war.

Healing and hope as mum shares new baby news for Matariki
The past year has been traumatic for Rizka Khairani and her whanau but, as Matariki draws near, she is hopeful for the new year.

NZ stocks set for strong open after Wall St rally on US-China tariff announcement
US President Donald Trump announced a "total reset" of relations with China overnight.

Markets rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs
Shares jump as markets welcome news of a major de-escalation of the trade conflict between the two nations.

My Secret Auckland: Photographer Rachel Mataira shares her favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

Max Jorgensen Injury Update
Max Jorgensen gives an update on his syndesmosis injury including his hopeful return and shares a laugh on 'no news being good news' at the Tahs.

James Grenon did not breach NZME Takeover Code, NZX Takeovers Panel finds
James Grenon bought further shares in NZME in March, shortly before he told NZME about his plans to remove directors and replace them.

MNW - Commerce Commission clears the Contact Energy acquisition
Manawa Energy (Manawa) has been advised that the New Zealand Commerce Commission has granted Contact Energy (Contact) clearance to acquire all of the shares in Manawa under the Scheme of Arrangement (Scheme) that was announced on 11 September 2024

Grand Theft Auto VI release postponed to May 2026, Take-Two shares drop 6%
GTA VI will feature a female protagonist in a Miami-like Vice City.

'This is my closure': Emotional Kim Kardashian shares fears and forgives robber in court
The celebrity businesswoman grew tearful as she gave evidence in the trial of 10 people accused of robbing her at gunpoint.

Warner to return to Pakistan as Healy shares �terrifying� experience in India
David Warner will return to Pakistan this week for the completion of the Pakistan Super League, just days after Australian players narrowly escaped an Indian missile strike on the airbase from which they flew to Dubai.

Daron Parton�s cartoons: May 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.

Guy Body�s cartoons: May 1 - 31
Our cartoonist Guy Body shares his view on current events.

Auckland journalist Wilhelmina Shrimpton shares update after car sideswiped in Kingsland
She used her skills as a broadcaster to search for a resolution to the incident.

Sir Dave Dobbyn shares health update, how Parkinson�s has changed his performing
Dobbyn feels his musicality has been affected, but remains in good spirits.

Businessman in Pushpay insider trading case to lose name suppression
The man was found guilty of insider trading in relation to the sale of shares of Pushpay.

Alphabet�s share price plunges on traffic drop testimony
Shares in Alphabet fell over 7% after Apple exec testified in court.

NZME Takeovers Panel determination
In April 2025, the Takeovers Panel held a meeting under section 32 of the Takeovers Act 1993 to inquire into potential non-compliance with the Takeovers Code by Mr James Grenon when he acquired a total of 1,212,975 NZME shares, representing 0.646% of the

Contact Energy cleared to buy 100% of Manawa Energy shares
The commission did not believe the deal would push up electricity prices.

Home of Ukrainian Eurovision contestant destroyed
Khrystyna Starykova shares photos of her bombed-out apartment block, but vows to keep performing.