Five children found dead in house fire were shot dead by their mother
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From Biden to Covid: Some of the best premium stories you may have missed this week
Catch up with some the best reads from our premium syndicators this weekend.
Jill Biden's stunning final inauguration surprise
The designer of the First Lady's last outfit has revealed the meaning behind the ensemble.
Dr Anthony Fauci is back
Dr Fauci called it "liberating" to be backed by a new, science-friendly administration.
An old role with a new gender: Doug Emhoff becomes the first second gentleman
New York Times: VP Kamala Harris's husband has to define the job to suit himself.
From Commander in Chief to interloper in Palm Beach
New York Times: Donald Trump has done what other New Yorkers do - he's retired to Florida.
Democrats push for quick Trump impeachment trial
'It will be soon, I don't think it will be long, but we must do it', Nancy Pelosi says.
Hollywood heavyweight throws support behind Covid vaccine
"Come with me if you want to live!" Star takes to Twitter to urge people to get vaccine.
Biden signs new Covid-19 orders as protests hit US
President Biden has signed 10 new executive orders in an effort to combat Covid-19.
Joe Biden removes Diet Coke button from Oval Office
US President makes a crucial change to the Oval Office.
Trump facing 'financial minefield' after leaving White House
Trump's situation has worsened by his baseless claims of election fraud and Capitol riot.
Donald Trump's Facebook ban could be lifted by Oversight Board
The social media platform blocked Trump on January 7.
Trump's business empire ravaged by pandemic, disclosure shows
The news is nearly all bad in a financial report released as Donald Trump left office.
For many across US, a sigh of relief as one era ends and another begins
New York Times: For many in an exhausted, divided nation, inauguration was a sea change.
Biden's press secretary's new-found fame, who is Jen Psaki?
Impressive first media briefing draws widespread praise for former Obama staffer.
Stephen Hoadley: The case for US optimism
Opinion: The "guardrails" of the Republic, stressed by the past four years, have held.
Donald Trump's sneaky move before leaving office
Trump has granted additional protection to his adult children in the days before he left.
Dick Brass: Return of the A-listers - what Lady Gaga says about US now Trump's gone
OPINION: The inauguration of Joe Biden marks a sea change in America.
Editorial: Stirrings of hope amid the fluttering American flags
Editorial: America's new leadership have both a challenge and a chance.
Where to now? Republican Party considers Trump purge
Trump left office with a 34% approval rating - but with 82% Republican approval.
Trump vows: 'We will be back in some form'
New York Times: The 45th president used his farewell remarks to brag about his record.
Trump's adult children plan their next moves after leaving White House
What's next for Ivanka, Don Jr and Eric now their father has been booted out?
'Sigh of relief' for Bay ex-pats as Biden is sworn in
Plus: How do United States politics affect New Zealand?
A call for unity to a nation facing a pandemic and division
New York Times: "Politics doesn't have to be a raging fire."
Market close: NZ sharemarket rises on inauguration joy
The NZX caught the celebration spirit after Wall Street pushed to new record highs.
'Tumultuous': PM Jacinda Ardern gives her appraisal of Trump's presidency
Jacinda Ardern says the whole world wants a more settled United States.
Liam Dann: What will 'Bidenomics' mean for NZ?
Joe Biden promises to take the United States in a different direction, writes Liam Dann.
First for a first lady: Jill Biden to balance career and East Wing duties
New York Times: Dr. Biden will continue to teach at Northern Virginia Community College.
'Where's the damn storm?': QAnon supporters turn on Trump
Today was supposed to be the biggest day for a cult conspiracy about Biden. It wasn't.
Melania leaves Donald Trump to wave at supporters as they start new life
Former First Lady left her husband to wave at the cameras by himself.
'No time to waste': Biden moves to erase Trump's legacy
Returning the US to the Paris climate accord was one of President Biden's first acts.
The Shining scene, stuff of nightmares, turns a criminal case upside down
New York Times: Prosecutor likened a man charged with robbing a bank to the character.
Joe Biden welcomes 'historic moment' as 46th US president
Joe Biden has been inaugurated as US president, declaring that "democracy has prevailed".
Calls for racial justice as President Biden repudiates white supremacy
Biden first president to directly address the ills of white supremacy in inaugural speech.