The new US President has been mercilessly mocked for claiming his inauguration was seen by a record number of people. But was he right all along?

Donald Trump took steps to advance construction of the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.

Kellyanne Conway allegedly punched a man at the exclusive inaugural Liberty Ball, just hours after Trump was sworn in as president.

New Zealand will join Japan, Australia and Singapore in exploring the survival of the TPP without the United States.

When Donald Trump delivered a major blow to female reproductive rights, there wasn't a single woman standing in his way.

A Saturday Night Live writer has been sacked over an offensive Barron Trump tweet as Chelsea Clinton defends the president's son.

NZ officials would "get on the plane ASAP" if approached by the US about trade talks, says expert.

Madonna sparked outrage after telling protesters she thought about blowing up the White House. Now she's explained herself.

A senior aide to President Trump said the White House press secretary presented "alternative facts" when he said Saturday's crowd was "the largest" of any inauguration.

Now the world's most famous Tweeter is finally in office, what will it mean for your back pocket?

COMMENT: If there's one thing we can probably all agree on, it's that the slogan "love trumps hate" turned out to be about as useful as tits on a bull.

COMMENT: Obama's farewell speech last weekend was a model of professionalism in references to the incoming President.

Ivanka Trump has called claims that she will fill Melania's role 'sexist' and will seek advice from Chelsea Clinton.

While almost all eyes are on the Capitol, the most action occurs during the frantic residence changeover two miles away.

COMMENT: The American President's greatest strength and his greatest weakness was his Zen-master approach to world politics, writes Daniel Drezner

The CIA has finally made public previously top secret files including about 4000 records about New Zealand.

Handover a huge moment for US - and two families at centre of transition.

Chris Liddell is to lead a new White House Strategic Development Group

Kiwi businessman Chris Liddell's appointment as one of Donald Trump's assistants is "good for New Zealand", says Xero chief executive Rod Drury.

Vladimir Putin has come out swinging against the outgoing US administration over the explosive Donald Trump dossier.

COMMENT: Truly it has been a momentous year, more so even, some say, than the tumultuous 2016.

Jackie Kennedy brought trailblazing style, Hillary Clinton was embroiled in scandal - while Michelle Obama was "Mom-in-chief" - what lies in store for Mrs Trump?

A week of explosive tweets from the American President-Elect have stoked anxiety, moved markets and altered plans.

President-elect Donald Trump voiced new doubts that Russian hackers attempted to influence the country's presidential election on his behalf.

Ever since the US presidential election, Ed Dahlberg has pretty much had a smile on his face. He brokers the sale of private jets

COMMENT: The early period of the next administration in Washington will be tumultuous.

President-elect Donald Trump has questioned whether critical computer networks can ever be protected from intruders.

Russia will not expel US diplomats in a tit-for-tat response to the White House's decision to send home Russian officials suspected of spying.

The President-elect has started a new media feud, this time with Vanity Fair magazine, which published a negative review about one of his restaurants.

If everything you know about the world's most famous plane is from the movie, then fasten your seat belt. It's even better in real life.