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How Trump managed to get his much-needed China trade victory
The US and China will drop massive tariffs by 115 percentage points after talks.

Lake Hood’s toxic algae levels drop but remains closed
Toxic algae levels have dropped at Lake Hood , but a health warning remains in place and the lake remains closed.

Union, government in mediation over working from home restrictions
The PSA said tightening up on working from home disproportionately affects women who make up 62 percent of for public sector staff.

The future is looking bright for Maori basketballer in US
Kahuranaki Treacher aims for the US college basketball season at Eastern Arizona.

Kainga Ora Auckland home deemed unfit for living following multiple pleas from tenant
The Tenancy Tribunal said the mother's complaints to Kainga Ora fell on deaf ears.

Life after the All Blacks: Foster and Hansen reflect on the highs, lows, and loneliness of coaching rugby’s most iconic team
Foster faced intense media pressure but credited his whanau for support.

First home buyers ‘now is the time to act’, experts reckon
The advice comes as home values remain low - for now.

US and China reach deal to slash tariffs, officials say
Announcement comes after a weekend of marathon trade negotiations in Geneva.

How bad have Amorim's United been in the league?
Following Manchester United's seventh match without a win, BBC Sport takes a look at how United have fared under Ruben Amorim.

Raducanu's Rome run ended by classy Gauff
Emma Raducanu's encouraging Italian Open run ends in the last 16 as Coco Gauff proves too much of a step up in class.

(Another) Plan to Fix "Broken" Migration System
PM says UK risks “becoming an island of strangers".

Entire Gaza population at critical risk of famine, UN-backed assessment says
Famine is not currently occurring in Gaza, the assessment says, but it calls for urgent action to increase humanitarian aid.

'We're testing for testing's sake' - new maths tests fail to make the grade for principals
The government is "testing children to death" with the announcement of a new maths test for the youngest children, says the head of the Principals Federation.

US wants to launch more satellites from NZ
The US military is holding talks with New Zealand about launching more satellites from this country.

Protein is important during perimenopause - here's how much you need and why
During perimenopause oestrogen levels begin to drop, which decreases bone density and muscle mass.

'We let people decide': Tongan PM 'Aisake Eke optimistic ahead of November election
Dr 'Aisake Eke is optimistic says his government is focused on doing its best, leaving the rest up to the Tongan people.

Bunnings boasts about its price-beating guarantee but for 9000 products in Australia there is a catch
How Bunnings sets prices and competes matters to millions of Australians.

Lifewise Big Sleepout back after six years amid homelessness surge
Homelessness in Auckland has surged, with a 53% rise in rough sleepers since September.

The Big League Podcast: James Fisher-Harris effect driving Warriors’ 2025 successes, says Aussie commentator
'I'd be scared to lose games too if he was my captain.'

A winner as boy and man - what it was like playing against Kohli
From playing against him in the Under-19s World Cup to bowling to him in Test cricket, ex-England bowler Steven Finn reflects on Virat Kohli's genius.

Can Ancelotti fix Brazil and end World Cup hoodoo?
Carlo Ancelotti will be in charge for Brazil at the 2026 World Cup. Can he fix their problems before then?

Ireland captain Doris ruled out for up to six months
Ireland captain Caelan Doris faces a spell of four to six months on the sidelines after having surgery on a shoulder injury.

Detained former Philippine president Duterte wins mayoral election
The former president's win was expected, but other races in the midterms proved less predictable.