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China hits back with 125% tariffs on US goods
Further American levies will be ignored by China as it plans lawsuit.
‘Manageable’ impact: NZ faces $900m hit from US tariffs
Weaker global demand is likely to depress commodity prices, says Westpac's Kelly Eckhold.
Winston Peters in Washington DC and negotiations over ceasefire continue | NZ Herald News Update
Winston Peters meets US Secretary of State in Washington DC and negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire continue. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
Letters: Rassie Erasmus is a rugby coaching giant
OPINION: South African Rugby is one of the finest examples of the success of a diversity.
Letters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainable
OPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.
Musk called ‘liar’ in White House clash over staff cuts
Doge layoffs prompted a heated confrontation at a White House meeting.
Trump delays tariffs on Canada and Mexico after market blowback
Trump has delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, offering temporary relief.
Booster success but upper stage fails again in SpaceX Starship test
SpaceX's Starship booster was successfully caught using "chopsticks".
Elon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?
New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.
As Musk polices his own conflicts, some agencies hear sirens going off
NASA employees worry Musk's influence might impact safety checks on SpaceX.
USAid to lay off 1600 US employees in major agency overhaul
About 1600 US-based employees will be laid-off.
Ex-Trump adviser accused of Nazi salute, French leader withdraws from CPAC
Steve Bannon denied making a Nazi salute, calling it a 'wave'.
Trump jokes about ‘President Musk’ amid media speculation
Tech billionaire Musk has continued to draw intense media focus as the head of DOGE.
Mexico threatens to sue Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change
Trump's order also changed Denali back to Mt McKinley.
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debate
Senate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.
‘Evisceration of democracy’: Trump, Musk face backlash over spending cuts
Musk's team gained access to financial data of millions, sparking criticism.
Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance, freezes aid to South Africa
Trump also named himself head of the Kennedy Centre, and continued to dismantle USAid.
China, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffs
Canadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.
‘Will get people killed’: Trump freezes federal aid to Americans
Senior Trump official said funding stoppage was a tool to enforce compliance.
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.
CIA says Covid ‘more likely’ to have leaked from lab
Virus 'likely' leaked from Chinese lab rather than being transmitted by animals, CIA says.
JD Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as US defence secretary
Former Fox News co-host has pledged to bring back 'warrior culture' to the Pentagon.
Mexico builds tent city on US border as mass deportations loom
Temporary homes will be set up on football fields, empty blocks of land and in gymnasiums.
Mayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atom
Trump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.
Watch: Trump awkwardly attempts to kiss Melania at inauguration
Perhaps that's the way she wanted it, fashion that enforces a little social distancing.
Carrie Underwood performs without music after awkward silence at inauguration
Country star Carrie Underwood was forced to sing a cappella amid technical difficulties at Trump's inauguration ceremony. Video / JCCIC
Trump's big event moved indoors due to freezing weather
Washington is forecast to be well below freezing on the day of the inauguration.