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Who is Karoline Leavitt, the 27yo picked for White House press secretary?

The 27-year-old spent much of the 2024 race as the public-facing spokeswoman for Trump.

Trump and allies return to New York for UFC fight night

Trump attends UFC fight in NY, greeted by fans and allies, including Elon Musk.

Big bang: Trump and Musk could redefine US space strategy

The pair share a knack for disruption and a hunger for making history.

Global health experts sound alarm over RFK jnr

Kennedy's vaccine scepticism raises fears of reduced trust in global health standards.

Rocky reception: Fans blast Stallone as star praises Trump

The actor likens Trump to his character Rocky, says he is the 'second George Washington'.

The Great Barrier Reef just got even better

Save this one for your 2025 travel plans.

'Mass poisoning': 10 Kennedy conspiracy theories and false claims, in his own words

Kennedy’s ascension to the US top health job alarms medical experts.

Was the Trump election a setback for women? Even women do not agree

New York Times: With his history of sexism, why did so many women back Trump over Harris?

Waikato country music duo scoop up six award nominations in US

The duo won Best New Artist at HUGS Radio Awards, nominated for six US awards.

Republicans complete US power takeover with House majority

The victory will hand US President-elect Donald Trump vast legislative power.

Watch: Triumphant Trump returns to White House to meet Biden

Biden said he is 'looking forward to having a smooth transition'.

'Hot sauce': School staffs' alleged abuse of disabled primary kids exposed

They were supposed to care for the children. Now they've been arrested.

Sex, abstinence and Trump: What is the 4B movement?

Women are taking inspiration from a feminist movement that promotes abstinence.

Rocket Lab US HQ threatens NZ academic with defamation action

The Massey University academic was on a Government-appointed disarmament committee.

Boeing expects post-strike output recovery to take several weeks

Restarting the Boeing manufacturing line is a complicated process.

Fury after ambulance runs over US man, charges him $3300 for ride to hospital

A man sues first responders for pain and suffering, medical bills after crash.

Why was there a drop-off in Democratic turnout in 2024 US election?

New York Times: Many Democrats failed to turn out to vote at the rate they did in 2020.

Mum arrested after trying to sell unborn baby to 'highest bidder'

Desperate adoptive parents' hopes were dashed when birth mum demanded money.