The US and China are engaged in a trade war, impacting global markets and causing economic uncertainty, with Donald Trump imposing tariffs on Chinese goods and Beijing responding with retaliatory measures. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned that these trade tensions will make New Zealand’s economic recovery more difficult, urging caution for those monitoring their KiwiSaver balances and share portfolios during this escalating conflict.
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An Auckland punter has won $1 million with Lotto First Division, with the winning numbers being 18, 37, 30, 9, 29, and 34, and a bonus ball of 21. The ticket was sold at Eden Superette in Auckland; however, the Powerball was not struck and has rolled over to a $12 million jackpot for Wednesday night. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreColdplay singer Chris Martin's ex, Gwyneth Paltrow, has temporarily stepped in as a spokesperson for the software company Astronomer following the resignation of its CEO, Andy Byron, who was caught in a scandalous embrace with co-worker Kristin Cabot. Paltrow's engagement aims to address the fallout from the incident, which has drawn significant media attention. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe family of Andrew Rowland-Stuart, a 70-year-old British man killed by his wife Joanna with a samurai sword in May 2022, has expressed gratitude to a UK court. Joanna, 71, was found guilty of unlawful killing after a brutal attack that left their Brighton home covered in blood, with Andrew suffering over 50 stab wounds. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA South African family faces deportation from New Zealand due to their 7-year-old son Joshua's complex epilepsy, which led to the denial of their residency application. Despite living in Warkworth since February 2020 and navigating strict visa requirements, the family's future in what they consider their true home is now uncertain. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA Bafta-winning actor who starred in Netflix's Top Boy, Micheal Ward, is facing multiple charges, including two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault, all reported to have occurred in January 2023 involving the same woman. The Metropolitan Police are leading the investigation, emphasizing the support for the victim during this sensitive process. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreLiam Lawson will start 11th in the Formula One Belgium sprint race, narrowly missing the top 10 by just 0.041 seconds, following the second session of sprint qualifying. The Kiwi driver expressed frustration, noting that despite a fast car, minor issues in the last chicane and changing wind conditions affected his performance. Want More Context? 🔎
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