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A list of those who could be in line for Donald Trump’s ‘retribution’
New York Times: 'I am your warrior, I am your justice,' Trump told supporters in 2023.
‘We save TikTok’: Trump says he will delay ban after app goes dark in US
The US President has proposed that the US take partial ownership of the app.
TikTok shuts down in US as ban takes effect
'You can't use TikTok for now,' a message to American users read.
Thousands rally against Trump in Washington DC ahead of inauguration
The protest comes two days before the billionaire reclaims the Oval Office.
The curious case of missing Michelle Obama
Former first lady will not go to Trump’s inauguration and skipped Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
Qantas delays flights to avoid SpaceX rocket parts
Financial Times: Airline warned by US about risk of debris re-entering atmosphere.
Trump would have been convicted without election win, special counsel says
Trump dodged conviction for efforts to retain power due to White House win - Jack Smith.
Trump says he will create ‘External Revenue Service’ for tariffs
But who will foot the bill on tariffs?
Richard Prebble: Jimmy Carter shows us why voters will, eventually, pick leaders with character
OPINION: I did not rate Jimmy Carter - but the eulogies at his funeral changed my mind.
What the TikTok ban could look like for Americans – and Kiwis
The wildly popular app could disappear from the US within days.
Opinion: ‘Now is the time of monsters’ - Trump returning amid AI perils, climate apathy
New York Times: Four trends are converging to make life much scarier.
Logistics groups move Chinese staff to help companies tackle Sino-US trade tensions
Financial Times: Firms redeploy Mandarin speakers to help manufacturers set up overseas.
Letters: Trump short of compassion over LA wildfires
OPINION: 'The President-elect himself is unwilling to offer even a quantum of solace.'
Donald Trump sentenced without penalty and wildfires continue in Los Angeles | NZ Herald News Update
Donald Trump has been sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case and wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. Video / NZ Herald, AFP
BlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdown
Financial Times: The world’s largest money manager bails out of a climate change group.
‘Utter breakdown in leadership’: Mayor slammed over LA wildfires
New York Times: Weather alerts were issued last week, but Mayor Karen Bass said nothing.
Los Angeles wildfires continue and firefighters battle Whangārei scrub fire | NZ Herald News Update
Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald
Panama Canal CEO says Trump's plans would 'lead to chaos'
There's only one exception to the rules, and that won't change for Trump, canal boss says.
Why does Donald Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?
New York Times: Trump says he's prepared to play hardball if he doesn't get his way.
Trump family business announcements signal dynasty will keep making deals
New York Times: Trump's business ties blur lines with new administration at Mar-a-Lago.
How the wild world of wrestling helped Trump win the White House
Times: How wrestling got US politics in a chokehold.
Where are they now? The January 6 rioters, four years later
New York Times: Defendants reflect on the impact of the storming of the Capitol.
Elon Musk’s global influence campaign: What it means for politics
The X owner and tech billionaire has boosted far-right figures in UK, Germany and Canada.
Shane Te Pou: Jimmy Carter - A life of service and humility
OPINION: The former President was not a man who sought wealth or personal gain.
‘Everything in his power’: Trump, Clinton pay tribute to Jimmy Carter
39th US president and recipient of Nobel Peace Prize passes away at home in Georgia.
Donald Trump affiliate Matt Gaetz accused of statutory rape and drug offences
The former US lawmaker who was Trump's first pick for Attorney-General has been accused of statutory rape, drug-fuelled parties and taking special favours. Video / AFP
Biden spares lives of 37 federal death row inmates before Trump takes office
Biden commutes 37 death row sentences, keeps three for terrorism cases.
Biden pardoned son while leaving hundreds in limbo
Amid the blowback over Hunter Biden’s pardon, the President announced 1500 commutations.
Wall Street bets Trump will fuel further dollar gains
Financial Times: Trump unlikely to get his wish of a weaker currency, investors say.
Letters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwards
OPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'
'Squelch negative coverage': Trump and his cronies' media defamation strategy
New York Times: ABC News settles with Trump for $15m over defamation case.
Trump calls for end of daylight savings
US President-elect says daylight savings are 'inconvenient and very costly'.
Trump administration keen to re-examine JFK assassination
Robert F Kennedy wants Amaryllis Fox Kennedy to be the spy agency’s second-in-command.