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2018-01-17t191549z_301001467_rc1f8beef340_rtrmadp_3_usa-trump.jpg Donald Trump says he wants the United States to have a good relationship with China, but Beijing needed to treat the US fairly. Photo: Reuters President Donald Trump says the United States is considering a big "fine" as part of a probe into China's alleged theft of intellectual property, the clearest indication yet that his administration will take retaliatory trade action against China.

stevebannon.jpg An interview with prosecutors would allow Steve Bannon to have an attorney present during his appearance, as lawyers are not permitted in grand jury rooms. Photo: Reuters Former White House strategist Steve Bannon has reached agreement with US Special Counsel Robert Mueller to be interviewed by Mueller's investigators rather than appearing before a grand jury, a source familiar with the matter says.

2018-01-16t180231z_510926445_rc1f77472010_rtrmadp_3_northkorea-missiles-diplomacy.jpg South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Kang Kyung-wha and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the meeting in Canada. Photo: Reuters Russia has criticised a US-led effort to increase international pressure on North Korea, saying it was making the situation worse and undermining the United Nations.

schwarz.jpg The Schwarz family had a grim surprise on Saturday evening when they returned to a central Auckland Wilson carpark to find their car had been stolen. Photo: Dean Purcell Things are looking up for a family of German tourists who had their car and belongings stolen then came across a woman allegedly selling their belongings the next day.

Daredevil motorbike riders overtook a logging truck in the Gisborne region. Photo: Eastern District Police The hair raising antics of two motorcyclists in the Gisborne region have prompted police to take a "firm stand" against such behaviour.

The bill has become the focal point for months of divisive debate about what type of EU divorce Britain should seek, severely testing Prime Minister Theresa May's ability to deliver on her exit strategy without a parliamentary majority. Photo: Reuters British lawmakers have voted in favour of the government's legislative blueprint for Brexit, marking a victory for Prime Minister Theresa May over political opponents who want a softer approach to leaving the European Union.

New Zealand is the most wasteful country in the developed world but investment in organic waste facilities could reduce that by almost a third.

chinasouthernplanesupp_0.jpg The plane did a circuit and dumped fuel before it attempted to land back at the airport it had left an hour earlier. Photo: Supplied An international flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Auckland International Airport overnight after the plane experienced major hydraulic problems.

nick_kyrgios_5.jpg Nick Kyrgios plays a backhand in his second round Australian Open match last night. Photo: Getty Images Nick Kyrgios's new-found calm remained intact despite a night of bizarre distractions.

gettyimages-119872402.jpg Woody Allen, left, with Alec Baldwin on the set of To Rome With Love. Photo: Getty Images Actor Alec Baldwin has expressed support for film maker Woody Allen as a growing number of entertainment industry stars seek to distance themselves from the Annie Hall director as part of the Time's Up campaign against sexual misconduct.

Lungi Ngidi celebrates taking 6 for 39 on debut in South Africa's win over India. Photo: Getty Images Debutant Lungi Ngidi took six wickets as South Africa defeated India by 135 runs to claim victory in the second test in Pretoria.

Ben Stokes at training for England. Photo: Getty Images England cricketer Ben Stokes can be selected for next month's tour of New Zealand after being charged with affray this week, the England and Wales cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.

South Korean Vice Unification Minister Chun Hae-Sung, (R) shakes hands with the head of North Korean delegation Jon Jong-Su (L) after their meeting on January 17, 2018 in Panmunjom, South Korea. Photo: Getty Images The two Koreas will field a combined women's ice hockey team and march together under one flag at next month's Winter Olympics in the South.

It is shaping as a busy year for Dunedin’s arts sector, with national and international shows and events coming to the city as well as the biennial Arts Festival Dunedin, writes Rebecca Fox.

In this week's Art Seen, James Dignan looks at exhibitions from Gordon Walters, John Drawbridge, and the Inge Doesburg Gallery.

The railway line between St Leonards and Roseneath and where a harbourside cycleway might go. Photo: Craig Baxter It is time to get on with a practical and economical cycleway from Dunedin to Port Chalmers, writes Tony Williams.

The writer mentions an incident in which a young woman was groped at Rhythm and Vines 2017. Photo: Getty. Perhaps the biggest ''New Year'' story this year to come out from our sunny side of the globe was the tale of a woman called Madeline who was groped by a male reveller at the Rhythm & Vines festival on New Year's Eve as she strolled along, minding her own business, with glitter covering her breasts.

Glen Collins' tow truck was bumped into a stationary Holden Colorado after a tourist driver pulled out in front of him at Arrow Junction near Queenstown on Tuesday. Photo: Meena Amso The NZ Transport Agency plans to review a Queenstown intersection following Tuesday's three-car crash in which a Chinese tourist was injured.

Oamaru police have concerns about the growing number of reports of people trespassing on private property in the town.

It had been a long time coming and was rather underwhelming, but Wanaka finally received more than 2mm of rain yesterday for the first time in more than a month.