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New Zealand 'incredibly well-positioned' to weather tariff storm - Christopher Luxon
Trump's tariffs sent global markets reeling, with losses comparable to the global financial crisis and the arrival of Covid-19.

Live: NZ shares fall sharply as market opens to US tariff chaos
The NZX has fallen sharply on opening, following on from a rout on international markets.

Bigger planes one step closer to being able to land in Wellington
Work has started on Wellington Airport’s new runway safety zones.

Shane Jones speaks to police after wife assaulted at Auckland Airport
Dot Jones said she was waiting with her husband for a flight on Saturday when the MP was verbally abused and she was assaulted.

All 185 Woolworths stores close over price tag glitch
The supermarket chain said there was a technical problem with its electronic shelf labels.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle in Henderson
The man had been taken to Auckland Hospital in critical condition.

Watch: Australian sevens star stops try, steals ball in stunning move
Australia might have lost the Singapore Sevens final to New Zealand, but their standout player produced a brilliant piece of play.

EMBARGO April 7: Mum recalls ‘horrendous aftermath’ of dog attack on son
The mum of a child who was attacked by a dog is urging people to seriously consider dog safety advice during Dog Bite Prevention Week.

Maori ward councillors prepare for election and referendum
Maori ward councillors from around the motu met in Taupo last week, with many of them up for reelection this year and their seat at the council table also on the ballot.

Police taking formal statement over alleged assault on Shane Jones' wife
The incident has reignited concerns about the threats MPs and their families face.

Nearly all 185 Woolworths stores close over price tag glitch
The supermarket chain said there was a technical problem with its electronic shelf labels.

Watch: New Zealand mountain biker scores historic win
An emotional Sammie Maxwell created history by becoming the first New Zealand female to win a UCI MTB cross-country World Cup race in Brazil.

Woolworths shuts doors nationwide after shelf pricing meltdown
Disappointed shoppers were met with “closed” signs at entrances and were left to retreat to their cars empty-handed for nearly a couple of hours.

New Plymouth sewage overflow lasts almost an hour
Heavy rain has been blamed for a sewage overflow that poured into the Tasman Sea for close to an hour on Sunday.

Defence Force drops entry requirements in bid to boost numbers
The Defence Force has made it easier for people to apply for a job in a bid to get more boots on the ground.

Manville and Lithgow score top Olivier prizes
Fiddler On The Roof, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and Giant were among the other big winners.

Watch: Hayden Wilde surges to impressive victory in Singapore
New Zealander Hayden Wilde won the T100 men’s race in Singapore and was rewarded with a prize of $44,000.

Pedestrian critical after being hit by vehicle in west Auckland
Lincoln Rd in Henderson has been closed as police respond to the incident.

AI wants me to call the fire brigade
I use some social engineering to lift the covers on just how honest Google's AI is and how well it understands the concept of criticial thinking.

Wild is the wind blowing through RBNZ
Westpac is going boldly where no other economists have gone. It says dropping the OCR on Wednesday is likely the wrong thing to do.

Government considers u-turn on baby formula rules after industry shift
The formula companies wanted the government to opt out of tougher regulation, but now they want back in.

Live: 'Not true' - Christopher Luxon pushes back on US tariff claims
The PM says New Zealand only has a real tariff rate of about 1.9% against the US.