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Judge orders Trump administration to bring back man mistakenly deported
Officials claim they’re powerless as man is now in Salvadoran custody.

‘Little e’: Eminem becomes a grandad
His grandchild's name is a sweet nod to the rap legend.

Controversial comedian Russell Brand charged with rape
He moved to the US earlier this year, claiming he was being targeted by the 'UK media'.

Editorial: A meaningless sporting summer, it’s just not cricket
OPINION: What happened to our summer game this season?

Trump trade ‘emergency’ follows decades of anger that America has been ripped off
New York Times: Experts question how the US can be facing an emergency over trade deficit.

'Crouch, touch, hold’ before engaging with US: Hawke’s Bay industry wary of tariff scrum
Hawke’s Bay exports in 2023 were valued at $3.23 billion, 31% of its GDP.

The false things Trump said about tariffs during his announcement
The President relied on claims that have been debunked many times before.

‘Dear friend’: Tom Cruise honours Val Kilmer with heartfelt tribute
Tom Cruise led a minute's silence for Val Kilmer at CinemaCon.

Why the US 20% tariff figure is ‘garbage economics’
So where did the mysterious number come from?

‘Rollercoaster day’: NZ stocks recover as US tariffs hit
The S&P/NZX 50 Index recovered to close at 12,338.57, up 0.15%.

Tesla’s NZ sales slump, car industry boss addresses effect of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Elon Musk's EVs see their NZ sales slide - but a number of factors are in play.

‘I cried every single day’: The lost love that broke Val Kilmer’s heart
'I knew I would love her with my whole heart forever.'

Trade Minister Todd McClay reacts to Trump's tariff announcement
Trade Minister Todd McClay speaks to media following President Trump's tariff announcement. Video / RNZ

Trump says global trade is unfair. Does he have a point?
New York Times: Trump says countries have been ripping off the US for decades.gnwy

Family reveal heartbreaking detail of Val Kilmer’s final days
Kilmer reportedly beat cancer - but the disease took its toll on the Top Gun star.

Trump announces 10% tariff on NZ goods, China and EU hit even harder
The US President has imposed tariffs on countries around the world.

Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok as Saturday deadline looms: Report
China's Bytedance must sell app or face ban in the US.

Tesla sales slump - but shares spike on report Musk leaving Doge
Analyst calls the sales figures 'a disaster on every metric'.

Elon Musk set to exit US government role
Musk's exit strategy was discussed among Trump's closest allies and Cabinet.

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over energy site strikes
Zelenskyy and Putin both discussed alleged violations with US officials.

Trump family pushes further into crypto, starting another venture
New York Times: Two of Trump's sons have invested in a new bitcoin-mining company.