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New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest

Written by Niven Winchester, Professor of Economics, Auckland University of Technology

We now have a clearer picture of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and how they will affect other trading nations, including the United States itself.

The US administration claims these tariffs on imports will reduce the US trade deficit and address what it views as unfair and non-reciprocal trade practices....

Building Equine Stables? Here’s What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know
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A landmark ruling will tackle the gender pay gap for thousands of workers
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Port of Darwin’s struggling Chinese leaseholder may welcome an Australian buy-out
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Low effort, high visibility: what bumper stickers say about our values and identity
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Is a corporation a slave? Many philosophers think so
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NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, the driving time between Napier and Wairoa stretched from 90 minutes to over six hours…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Dual Living Homes in Sydney: Smart Design for Modern Living
Dual living homes are growing in popularity in Sydney due to rising housing costs and shifting family dynamics. Smart layouts with privacy and flexibility allow multiple households to live…

Rent a Phone: The Ultimate Solution for Video Recording and Vlogging in 2024
In this digital age, content creation has become increasingly available and vlogging is now an effective means of expression and storytelling. Now matters of conjecture are available choices for deciding…
Please, not another super scheme, Mr Keating. It's what the pension is for
Talk about a solution seeking a problem.Former prime minister Paul Keating this week called for a national insurance scheme to support Australians aged 80 and over.He says it will be…
Life Is Easier With King Single Bunk Beds
Buying a bed for your child’s bedroom can be a daunting task. You want something comfortable, sturdy and safe, but also has enough space to accommodate all of your belongings…

Cutting edge AI technology designed for doctors to reduce patient wait times launched in NZ

New Zealand specialist doctors now have access to Artificial Intelligence technology to help reduce patient wait times and experts say it could be...

Launchd Takes Off: Former AFL Stars Lead Tech-Powered Platform Set to Disrupt Talent and Influencer Marketing

Backed by Institutional Capital, Launchd Combines Five Leading Agencies and Smart Technology to Deliver Measurable Results Influencer marketing i...

Meet the Australian fintech unlocking rewards for small businesses

Small businesses make up 98 per cent of all businesses in Australia, yet they continue to bear the brunt of economic uncertainty. According to Credi...

Teleperformance (TP) Business Insights Report Reveals Key Shifts in Consumer Behaviour

TP’s Business Insights report into consumer behaviors and preferences, taking in more than 57,000 respondents across 19 sectors, is shedding new li...

HubSpot launches platform-wide AI tools to help businesses close the adoption gap

HubSpot today unveiled more than 200 updates across its customer platform to help businesses grow better. The release introduces smarter tools, new AI...

Why Every Leader Needs a Personal Branding Strategy in 2025

One of the best investments you can make in 2025? Your Personal Brand.In today’s competitive and digitally driven business world, authenticity and...