The transition from proposing severe changes on the campaign trail to navigating the complex gears of government will serve as a jarring early test for Trump.

The White House opened the door today to a pardon for Hillary Clinton for crimes she may have committed in connection with her secret server.

Donald Trump's stance on trade in a world where countries are putting up more barriers could be serious for New Zealand says Graeme Wheeler.

It's too early to say how worried New Zealand should be about a Donald Trump presidency, says Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler.

The New Zealand dollar fell as the election of Donald Trump to the White House stoked volatility across financial markets.

While foreign trade could suffer, oil drillers, gas pipelines, coal, and banks are likely to prosper under Donald Trump.

President-elect Donald Trump defied the polls to claim an incredible victory over Hillary Clinton. But he had a secret weapon no one counted on.

For nine long days, with the election imminent, a cloud of suspicion hung over Hillary Clinton. Her fans think this man cost her the election.

Bond markets in NZ have been heavily sold raising the possibility that the market's 35-year bull run may finally be reaching its end.

This election is one for the ages, an epic upset that 100 years from now we will all be discussing.

Donald Trump could award some of his closest campaign advisers with big league jobs in his cabinet come January.

Kiwi software company Xero is looking to bring some American "refugees" to New Zealand in the wake of the US election.

Amanda Richards has been shedding tears throughout the day as she suffers from Trumpression.

Donald Trump's victory speech was unlike any he gave during the campaign - and unlike any in American presidential history.

WATCH: Donald Trump is set to have a profound effect on the mortgage rates of New Zealanders.

Trump's policies are typically lacking detail and often facing strong criticism from economists. Here are the key questions answered.

Former Ku Klux Klan grand wizard David Duke has claimed credit for Donald Trump's success, saying his people played "a huge role" in the victory

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has today congratulated US President Elect Donald Trump on his victory.

COMMENT: Raw ego and proud illiteracy have won out and a severely learning-disabled man with a real character problem will be president.

As the rest of the world reacts with shock to news Donald Trump will be the next US President, one man in particular is thrilled.

The NZ Herald visited 10 counties in four key battleground states on an eight-day road trip to New York and the greatest election shock in modern American history.

Protests have broken out across the United States following news of Donald Trump's election victory.

If you thought millions of Americans were overwhelmed by Donald Trump's election, take a gander at how the rest of the world is reacting.

After the US S&P stock futures plunged 5 per cent, then gained 1 per cent in a flip flop seen across the markets.

Did you wake up this morning feeling blue following yesterday's shock election result, ready to crawl back into bed for the next four years?

President Obama called for unity in his first address to the nation following Trump's stunning victory, praising Clinton's "historic" fight.

Travellers are being warned to expect major currency volatility today as markets react to Donald Trump's victory.

Wall Street rose, bolstered by pharmaceutical stocks, after an upset victory for Republican candidate Donald Trump in the US presidential election.

Glamorous and accomplished, it is hoped Melania Trump can shine a positive light on Donald Trump.

Hillary Clinton has shared her sadness after her election defeat as Barack Obama says he is now rooting for Donald Trump to unite the country.