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Musk's SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas test

Starship, at 123m tall, is key to the billionaire's Mars colonisation plans.

The bureaucrat and the billionaire: Inside Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover of US social security

New York Times: False claim used to justify policy change that caused public confusion.

The Latin American country that told Elon Musk 'no'

New York Times: Bolivia remains wary of Musk's Starlink dominance.

Musk: I apologise for some of my Trump posts

Elon Musk did not specify which of his incendiary social media comments he was sorry for.

Herald NOW: A boost for the sheep and wool sector and NZ’s position on Israeli minister sanctions

NZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan discusses the latest political news with Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOW

Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund

PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.

The ‘manosphere’ just wants Trump and Musk to get along

New York Times: Musk's controversial post upset major 'manosphere' figures.

Sharesies boss: Why Kiwis are better investors than we think

The stock market has had some wild ups and downs so far this year.

'Lost his mind': Trump dismissive of Musk after heated public clash

Tesla shares dropped 14% but rebounded 5% the next day as tensions cooled.

How Musk and Trump’s feud echoes Russia's political theatre

Dmitry Rogozin invited Elon Musk to join Russia's side in the Ukraine conflict.

Daily News Update: June 7 2025: Snow warnings for South Island and Trump and Elons 'bromance' ends

Snow warnings for the South Island, Inter islander closed due to sailing conditions, Russia strikes Ukraine with over 400 drones. The Trump and Elon Musk 'bromance' ends quickly.

Eight ways Musk and Trump could inflict pain on each other

New York Times: Both men have powerful ways to keep the feud going.

Trump and Musk’s relationship melts down in spectacular fashion

New York Times: The speed of the fallout has been breathtaking.

'Time to drop the really big bomb’: Musk claims Trump linked to Epstein files in online clash

Musk provided no evidence for his claims about the documents.

On the campaign trail, Elon Musk juggled drugs and family drama

NY Times: As Musk entered Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous.

Tesla shares lose $252b in value in stunning Trump, Musk live break-up

Trump calls Musk 'crazy', says he will cancel all of his government contracts.