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Trump declares 'BIG WIN' as Supreme Court clears him to run for president
Justices rule that the power to keep candidates off ballots resides with Congress.
'Exaggerated problem': US voter fraud units find little evidence from midterms
Florida, Georgia, Virginia created units after 2020 election, driven by Republicans.
The Big Read: A year of covering Trump
A reporter reveals how he investigated President-elect Donald Trump's claims on his donations to charity.
Surprising new role for Ivanka Trump?
Ivanka Trump was expected to run her father's business, but sources claim Donald Trump's daughter is in for a much more prominent role.
Trump and Clinton's war of words
The spat between President-elect Donald Trump and 42nd US President Bill Clinton breaks a long tradition of cordiality between members of the Oval Office club.
Trump slams Russian hack claims
Donald Trump rejected the CIA's claims that Russia interfered in the US election, as senators demanded a probe.
Making America Great Again? Jobs saved
An Indiana-based manufacturer has reached an agreement with Donald Trump to keep nearly 1,000 jobs in the state that had been slated to move to Mexico.
282 of Trump's campaign promises
Before being elected as US President, Donald Trump promised supporters "every dream you ever dreamed for your country" will come true.
US Election recount will take place in Wisconsin
The move from Jill Stein, who raised millions since her Wednesday announcement, came just 90 minutes before Wisconsin's 5p.m. Friday deadline.
Trump dishes on meeting with Obama
Donald Trump revealed the "surprising" details about his meeting with Obama and backtracked on a few crucial issues in an incredible interview.
Trump shifts on Clinton, climate promises
Donald Trump said he does not plan to prosecute Hillary Clinton. Trump also said he has an "open mind" about a climate-change accord from which he vowed to withdraw.
Kushner tells how he helped Trump win
Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has broken his silence, telling how he helped the Republican win.
Rodney Hide: Revelling in Trump's victory
COMMENT: I am still revelling in Donald Trump's victory.
Bernard Hickey: Get ready for Trump thump
COMMENT: As much as we'd like his wall to block off the Trump-effect from the rest of the world, no one is immune in the still globalised world.
Trump Tower: The home of a reality show, a campaign and now a transition
Cabinet hopefuls stream into the president-elect's home to audition for administration roles.
Soper: Donald Trump's bizarre request
COMMENT: John Key's ability to engage with cringe stood him in good stead.
Pagani: How liberals should respond to Trump
COMMENT: The left needs a better story or it'll risk losing working people to extremists for good.
New Zealand's chance of being Trumped
Political Roundup: Will next year's general election be shaken up by rising populism?
The bird with hair just like Trump's
A golden pheasant has become a star in China because people think he has the same hairstyle as Donald Trump.
When change seems worth the risk
In Washington Post's terrific oral history of the 2016 campaign, there's a quote from Clinton media consultant Mandy Grunwald that is remarkably prescient.
Rachel Stewart: Trump worse than force of nature
COMMENT: Like the NZ earthquakes, Trump's election is shaking the United States to the core.
Obama's sneaky dig at Trump
President Obama has taken a not-so-subtle swipe at the man who will replace him in his first press conference since the election.
How Trump is a risk to Kiwi borrowers
COMMENT: If new President starts spending then US interest rates will move higher and mortgage rates here will follow.
Alexander Gillespie: Trump policies will reverberate
COMMENT: To imagine what the Trump presidency means for those outside America, think Brexit, times ten.
Alan Duff: Damn lies, and liberal media
COMMENT: Every reader and viewer saw headlines like 'mathematical impossibility' that Trump could win enough electoral votes.
Trump picks insider and outsider for key posts
Donald Trump named his top two advisers yesterday, signalling an aggressive agenda.
How the Trump family will shape the US
AS Donald Trump gave his first official interview as President-elect, his family stood out. And it could shape his next four years in office.