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Tensions over US President Donald Trump's immigration policies have been escalating for months. Here's the background.

The aggressive enforcement push, in addition to long-simmering tensions between Trump and California, contributed to a fraught weekend in LA, where protests became violent at times.

Government files also reveal a woman with previous convictions has smuggled children into the country. Audio

Analysis: Soon granny flats up to 70sqm will not need consents.

The agency says it will advise ministers if there are significant increases in hardship assistance.

It came as as Israel vowed to build a "Jewish Israeli state" in the occupied West Bank.

She has led the council since 2017.

But the UN says the amount of aid coming in still remains far below what is required to relieve the risk of famine.

A kaupapa Māori youth service is warning against benefit sanctions, saying they will mean people 'end up on the street'.

New Zealanders in Australia are ineligible for governmental support for general homelessness. Audio

The head of a group that helps the homeless fears proposed changes could push some young people into harm's way.

Jordan Taylor killed his mother Anita in 2023, on his 18th birthday.

One Strathmore resident says she's lost three lounge suites and three mattresses to black mould in the five years she's lived in her Kāinga Ora flat. Audio

Organisations say they're seeing increasing need, and clients facing longer-term effects of hunger and malnutrition.

Biman Prasad has been accused of meeting with the regional university's "divisive" vice-chancellor at his home, raising concerns about a "conflict of interest".

US President Donald Trump says his call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin went very well and that Moscow and Kyiv would immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire and end to the war.

A Canterbury Catholic priest took his own life after 50 years in the clergy as his mental health deteriorated and financial pressure mounted.

A social worker who has helped 10 teenagers who escaped slavery fears others remain under lock and key. Audio

Kick Back co-founder and manager Aaron Hendry said The Pink Hoodz would walk up and down K Road, giving out food and connecting those who need it.

The move marks the end of an era as Moody's was the last major agency to maintain a triple-A rating for US sovereign debt.

A UNICEF ranking of wealthy countries has ranked Aotearoa last place for youth mental health. Audio

Neither US President Donald Trump nor Chinese President Xi Jinping appear to be backing down despite a trade war being a battle neither can win.

Critics say the NZ Defence Force is top heavy and combat light.

However, figures show our biggest city is way off target.

Can you even put a figure on years of abuse that in some cases included torture?