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.

Neither President Donald Trump nor his staff gave any indication they had seen anything.

COMMENT: Donald Trump has created a minefield for himself, writes Sam Clench.

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 absence of relevant experience is one thing, the continuing impact of inappropriate and unhelpful experience quite another, writes Bryan Gould.

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

Here's a guide to Donald Trump's inaugural ball.

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.

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.

ANALYSIS: US President-elect Donald Trump has a chat with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing Wen, breaking a long tradition.

Donald Trump has reportedly been refusing to make time for daily intelligence briefings since the election, sparking fears about his leadership.

The contours of Donald Trump's White House administration are emerging.

How could we have got it so wrong? The pollsters and the politicians, the analysts, theorists and columnists - especially this one

Donald Trump may have won the White House, but renovations may keep him out of the Oval Office.

Clive Bibby gives his view on Trump's election.

New Zealand's offer to resettle 150 refugees from Australia remains on the table, the Government says, despite a new offer by the