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Former RNZAF Hercules’ new fight
Retired NZ military planes now rehomed in the US and ready for action.

LA Lakers to be sold in record-breaking deal
Mark Walter, already a minority owner, will buy the controlling interest.

'Extraordinary intrusion': Tension mounts over Trump's troop control in LA
The mayor lifted LA's nighttime curfew as calm returned on Tuesday.

'Era of abundance': Inside America’s nuclear energy effort
Valar Atomics plans to build thousands of small nuclear reactors around the world.

Prince Harry celebrated as 'the best' dad in Father's Day tribute
Meghan shared family moments on Instagram for Father’s Day.

'Extraordinary intrusion': Legal clash over Trump's troop deployment
Troops are protecting federal buildings in LA amid protests against immigration raids.

Trump appeals judge's decision that National Guard deployment illegal
Trump to keep control of National Guard despite judge's ruling deployment illegal.

Los Angeles protests: California Senator forcibly removed from press conference
He was there to ask about immigration enforcement but was handcuffed.

Opinion: ICE raids and Dr Phil - navigating America's surreal timeline
Opinion: Trump deployed 2700 troops to California without the governor's consent.

Analysis: Protests push Democrats onto risky political terrain
New York Times: Party leaders worry that Trump is setting a dangerous political trap.

Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel
Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.

Mass arrests: Downtown LA protesters defy curfew amid Trump crackdown
US President has sent 4000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles.

Mayor issues overnight curfew for downtown LA; Trump vows to 'liberate' city
Mayor declares curfew 'to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting' she told reporters.

Trump uses US Army birthday to lash out over LA protests
The US President called protesters 'animals' in what was meant to be a non-partisan event.

California sues Trump over National Guard deployment to LA
The lawsuit claims the US President overstepped by bypassing Governor Gavin Newsom.

'I would do it': Trump says California Governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested
California's Governor has accused Trump of deliberately stoking tensions.

Opinion: Democrats face growing tension over trans athletes in sports
Democrats urge a rethink on trans issues, focusing on women's sports.

Watch: 'You just shot the reporter' - Aussie journalist struck by projectile in LA protests
Nine’s Lauren Tomasi was reporting in LA when an officer fired a nonlethal round.

What to know about protests in LA as Trump orders in National Guard
Protests erupted in Los Angeles after ICE raids in nearby cities.

Scuffles in LA as soldiers sent by Trump fan out
Trump deployed 300 Guardsmen, aiming to enforce 'very strong law and order'.

Trump charts new territory in bypassing governor to deploy National Guard
California governor Gavin Newsom criticised Trump, calling it a 'spectacle'.