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Thousands bank more than $1 million in Sharesies and Hatch
Sharesies now has more than 1500 portfolios with more than $1m invested, and fewer than 100 of them include KiwiSaver.

New Zealand hit with surprise 15% Trump trade tariff
The White House had originally said New Zealand goods would face a 10 percent levy.

ECI launches MES & APS tools for manufacturers in ANZ region
ECI Software Solutions has introduced MES and APS tools in Australia and New Zealand to help manufacturers enhance real-time planning and resource use.

Cost of living drags consumer confidence further down
Consumer confidence continues to track down amid worries about the high cost of living.

Jobs being cut at Weta FX, RNZ understands
There are layoffs at the Wellington-based digital visual effects and animation company, RNZ understands.

Wayne Brown ‘out of Auckland every chance he can get’, claims mayoral rival Kerrin Leoni in council attendance spat
Mayor Wayne Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.

What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
Prime Minister Luxon says NZ's focus should be on getting aid into Gaza.

Payrises of up to 11% in Health NZ’s new offer to senior doctors
Under the offer, a first-year specialist would receive a $17,700 (9.5 per cent) increase on their base salary and all other salary-related remuneration, such as KiwiSaver, Health NZ says.

Woakes set to miss rest of Test after shoulder injury
England pace bowler Chris Woakes looks likely to be ruled out of the remainder of the decisive fifth Test against India after suffering a shoulder injury.

Woad five behind as Japanese duo lead Women's Open
Lottie Woad shoots a level-par first round to lie five shots off the AIG Women's Open lead jointly held by Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda.

Trump v Carney (Again)
Canada joins UK and France in setting out plans to back Palestinian State.

100 jobs to be axed at Weta FX
Layoffs have been confirmed at the Wellington-based digital visual effects company.

Schools are struggling to recruit new board members as deadlines loom
Just 2000 parents have applied across 10,000 soon-to-be empty school board positions.

NZ exporters slapped with 15% US tariff
New Zealand exporters look like they will be forced to pay a 15% tariff after the latest moves from US President Donald Trump.

Rule changes about children's farm chores misunderstood: farmers
The workplace safety minister's talking points from bureaucrats have muddied the waters, farmers say.

Layoffs loom at Weta FX as company plans Wellington restructure
One current staff member described the proposed layoffs as 'large-scale'.

(Not a) Mexican standoff: Man knocked out over a sombrero
When a teen decided to steal a bar patron’s sombrero, he got more than he bargained for.

Man considered dangerous had escaped from Hillmorton Hospital
The man was reported as on the run last night.

India enjoy late recovery as Woakes injury overshadows England's day
Karun Nair leads India's fightback on day one of the fifth and final Test against England as they close on 204-6 at stumps, on a day where England's efforts are overshadowed by a shoulder injury to Chris Woakes just before the close of play at The Oval.

Unreachable to unplayable - how England had mixed opening day
Josh Tongue and England's seamers struggled for consistency despite moments of brilliance, while Chris Woakes' injury adds yet another dilemma.