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China doesn't want trade war, but will fight back, ambassador to NZ warns
Dr Wang Xiaolong rejects the trade war has come about because China had not played fair. Audio
'Stabbed in the back': Union on Woolworths restructure, store closures
The union for supermarket staff say some workers feel like they are "being stabbed in the back" as Woolworths moves ahead with a restructure. Audio
10% US tariff on NZ looks set to remain, officials clarifying
The Finance Minister says diplomats are working "at pace" to figure out the situation.
Willis insists NZ must withstand global volatility
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has urged Kiwis to be "resilient" in the face of the global economic turmoil brought on by hard-hitting US trade tariffs this week. Audio
Who is the Defence Force spend-up meant to protect us against?
The government plans to pump billions into the Defence Force, but there are questions around just who it is the government thinks we might end up using the upgraded equipment against. Audio
Iwi sound alarm over Northland drug crisis
Leader says government intervention is needed and has organised a meeting with Police Minister Mark Mitchell. Audio
'Massive' cargo plane attracts a crowd at Auckland
The Antonov An-124 Ruslan is one of world's largest planes.
'Surprise' island nation Tokelau targeted for US tariffs
A Tokelau official says the country received no warning of the 10 percent tariff, despite weekly contact with US officials. Audio
New Zealand 'incredibly well-positioned' to weather tariff storm - Luxon
Trump's tariffs sent global markets reeling, with losses comparable to the global financial crisis and the arrival of Covid-19. Audio
Thousands of lightning strikes recorded overnight
A squally cocktail of rain, hail, wind and thunderstorms tracked across the upper South Island, Taranaki, Waikato and Auckland. Audio
Kiwi exporters scramble to understand Trump's new tariffs
Some of New Zealand's biggest exporters to the US are trying to come to grips with what exactly the tariffs will mean to them. Audio
Wellington man creates app to help find the best pies
Matt Carkeek is on a mission to save Kiwis from bad pies.
More than half of workers regret career choice
A survey of 1000 workers shows 54 percent wish they'd chosen a different path. Audio
Ukraine a case study in how NZ needs to change defence spending - Hipkins
The Labour leader says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Audio
'A very symbolic gesture': RSA backs veterans' support reform
Willie Apiata has been advocating for five years to have all veterans recognised and compensated for their service. Audio
Comedian Jimmy Carr to begin Laughs Funny NZ tour in Invercargill
The comedian will kick off his tour in Invercargill next year, following his last visit where he mocked New Plymouth and described Central Hawke's Bay residents as "inbred".
Power bills set to surge as several higher charges take effect
Most Kiwis are paying too much for power and could offset the latest price rises if they switched providers or plans, an expert says. Audio
Morning Report celebrates 50 years on the air
The first broadcast in 1975 was a shock to listeners accustomed to hearing music.
'Bare-faced lie' to blame me for ferry saga: Peters
Chris Hipkins says it was a mistake to "accept Winston Peters' recommendation" for two mega ferries, but the NZ First leader is pushing back . Audio
Data shows 'some hope' for property investors, though buyers still cautious
Given the economic uncertainty, realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams said it was understandable many Kiwis would hold off. Audio
Steady economic growth expected, but tariff threat looms
ASB Bank says New Zealand's economic recovery will be more Toyota Prius than Ferrari - steady, but not speedy. Audio