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Digital access programme RAD sees demand outstripping supply
Recycle A Device reports growing demand for their tech initiatives across New Zealand, yet struggles with limited supplies of refurbished laptops amid rapid expansion.

Fiji have been slapped with the highest US tariffs in the Pacific
Although New Zealand and Australia seem to have escaped the worst of DonaldTrump's latest tariffs some Pacific Islands stand to be hit hard, including a few that aren't even countries.

Don’t poke the bear: NZ’s calm amid confusion over Trump tariffs
ANALYSIS: An hour after the tariffs were revealed, a still slightly perplexed trade minister emerged to explain as much as he could. In short - not much.

'Steady progress' toward meeting wait targets - Health NZ chief
Wait times for first specialist appointments and elective treatment have gotten longer - but Health NZ says it is on track to make improvements on the other three government health targets.

'Reckless' tackle & offside goal - were Liverpool-Everton officials wrong?
A possible red card and potential offside in the build-up to the winner - did the officials get it wrong in the Merseyside derby?

How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.

Newscast: Trump’s Tariffs - The Reveal
There’s a 10% tariff on the UK and 20% on the EU.

'I was a Premier League referee, but now I'm learning to walk again'
Uriah Rennie uses a wheelchair after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.

Councils in England putting homeless children at risk, MPs find
An inquiry says children are living in "appalling conditions" and suffering impacts to their health.

Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as Parliament debates new law
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.

Tennis star collapses mid-match
British tennis star Fran Jones is taken off court in a wheelchair after collapsing in the final set of her match in Colombia.

Parliament agrees to add all Treaty Principles submissions to public record
It comes after thousands of submissions were to be excluded from the record.

Western Springs Speedway appealing Auckland Council decision to move location
The association is taking legal action against the decision to move the speedway from its home of almost 100 years.

Sircel appoints new COO & Chair to lead growth strategy
Sircel, Australia's leading e-waste recycler, has strengthened its leadership with Brendon Wright as COO and Angie Bradbury as Chair, aiming for sustainable growth.

'Our kids are very resilient' - Kura kaupapa staff thankful for support after van accident
Eleven students were injured in the crash.

'Aston Villa bucked the trend in January - and are reaping rewards'
Aston Villa's match-winners against Brighton prove they are reaping the rewards of their January business, writes Phil McNulty.

'That was for you, Keelan' - Grealish dedicates goal to late brother
An emotional Jack Grealish dedicates his first Premier League goal in almost 16 months to his younger brother Keelan in the 25th anniversary of his death.

The Papers: 'World faces economic war' and 'TikTok talks'
Most of Thursday's front pages lead on Trump announcing universal 10% tariffs on all imports into the US.

UK charities launch Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
More than 3,000 people have died and thousands have been displaced in Myanmar.

Marine Le Pen's ban has outraged France's far right - and they may well seek revenge
Could the National Rally retaliate in parliament by attempting to bring down the fragile coalition government?

Three things to know about Trump's tariffs announcement
The BBC's Michelle Fleury breaks down what the import taxes mean for the US and countries around the world.