An explosive new theory about who is really to blame for Donald Trump's political disasters is quickly gaining traction

A state senator who campaigns on Christian values is alleged to have had an affair with his cousin.

WATCH: The owners of a luxury house in Florida got a shock when a cruise ship came to visit.

COMMENT: Aaron Blake asks how are we meant to know when Trump's tweets are serious.

Tongariro bus crash survivor Tom Hickey asked his rescuers who paid for their help - their answer surprised him.

Sean Spicer said that Trump's explosive allegations over the weekend still stood.

Linda Munn is best known as one of three women who helped to create the Tino Rangatiratanga flag. But how did she start out making art? And what is she doing nearly three decades on? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

US politician and neurosurgeon Ben Carson reckons one zap can help your brain with total recall.

White House press conference on Obamacare and immigration ban.

The Cecil Hotel gained infamy for the litany of murders that have occurred there.

French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A Chicago grandmother has been found guilty of torturing and killing 8 year old.

The renowned Waldorf Astoria hotel has hosted presidents, celebrities and royalty.

US President Donald Trump has pledged to increase US defense spending.

For pure tennis joy, nothing beats Palm Springs in March, writes Gerald Marzorati.

Keen on the snow but not on skiing? Here are other ways to have fun in winter.

Swimming with beluga whales in Canada's Hudson Bay entrances Sarah Marshall.

Kiwi on US murder charge to to be assessment for his fitness to plead.

Neilson Rizzuto was arrested on multiple charges and was held at city jail.

A week of theme parks is fun for the whole family, writes Liam Dann.

The White House on Friday barred news outlets - including CNN, the New York Times and Los Angeles Times - from attending a press briefing.

Kiwi allegedly involved in a worldwide paedophile ring that abused the adopted son of a gay Australian couple has been named.

Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.

CNN commentator Kayleigh McEnany posed a question to Steven Goldstein, the Anne Frank Centre's executive director. Callum Borchers was watching.

Police are moving in on the Dakota Access pipeline protestors.

Surf City here we come, say Liam Dann and family.

A Florida pastor says the campaign-style rally for President Donald Trump was a spectacle where "demonic activity was palpable."

Taika Waititi says he is "really happy and proud" to be chosen as New Zealander of the Year.

US father Jeffrey Brasher and his son Austin were described as "very close". The circumstances around their deaths are tragic.