By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Goods being shipped out from China, by far the biggest target, are now subject to at least a 104 percent tariff Photo: AFP Despite rattled financial markets, threats of retaliation and some of President Donald Trump’s biggest supporters encouraging him to back off his signature economic policy, he didn’t give in. … Read more
By Katharine Jackson, David Lawder and Philip Blenkinsop, Reuters Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York City, on 7 April 7, 2025. Wall Street stocks opened sharply lower following worries that a trade war induced by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will spark a global economic slowdown. Photo: … Read more
Archyde Video Raises Questions About Deaths of Palestinian Emergency workers in Gaza Footage from a paramedic’s phone contradicts Israeli claims about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 15 aid workers in Rafah last month. May 15, 2024 A disturbing video has surfaced, capturing the final moments of over a dozen Palestinian emergency responders who were … Read more
Archyde Auckland Builder Fined After Botched Home Build Leaves Couple with Hefty Bills An Auckland couple is reeling after a protracted and mismanaged home construction project, leading to financial strain and a formal complaint against teh builder. June 7, 2024 An Auckland builder, Craig O’Brien, has been censured and fined $1700 by the Building Practitioners … Read more
The Black Caps have set Pakistan a challenging target of 266 runs in the final ODI, with a series sweep on the line. With Michael Bracewell leading the charge with a stellar half-century, New Zealand is poised to secure a commanding victory on home turf. Learn how this explosive innings and crucial middle-order contributions put … Read more
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:10 pmArticle: RNZ Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent They might be a favourite of finluencers and organisational experts but budget binders and “cash stuffing” can be a major headache when it comes to applying for a home loan, mortgage advisers say. Some people offering advice on personal finance suggest taking your money … Read more
People look for survivors in Mandalay on 29 March, a day after the earthquake struck. Photo: AFP/SAI AUNG MAIN Myanmar’s military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday (local time) after an earthquake killed more than 1600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished, war-torn country in years. Friday’s 7.7 … Read more
Submissions closed on Friday for Auckland Council’s latest Annual Plan. Photo: 123RF Hoteliers hope to convince Auckland Council not to go ahead with its proposed bed tax, instead calling for a nationwide solution. Submissions closed on Friday for Auckland Council’s latest Annual Plan, which includes a proposal for a ‘bed night’ visitor levy of 2.5 … Read more
By Doug Dingwall and Seni Iasona in Nouméa, and Gabriella Marchant, for ABC Many of Nouméa’s hotels front Anse Vata Bay, in the city’s south. After civil unrest, they were empty of tourists. Photo: Supplied/ ABC News – Seni Iasona Renaud Mahé never planned to be the “captain of the ship” at a hotel by … Read more
By Christine Rovoi, PMN Members of the Pacific Islands Festival in Europe show their support for the Free West Papua campaign. Photo: Free West Papua campaign A human rights group in New Zealand has welcomed support from several Pacific island nations for West Papua, which has been under Indonesian military occupation since the 1960s. West … Read more