Bruce Cotterill: Time for decisive action to get NZ back on track
Opinion: Why NZ's growth agenda is too slow for urgent challenges.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromDonald Trump
Ex-intelligence chiefs believe Trump is an unwitting agent of Putin. Here’s why
US President’s controversial ties to Russia are once again under close examination.
‘New sheriff in town’: Vance lambasts Europe in Munich speech
German officials condemned his speech as 'unacceptable' and warned against meddling.
‘The boss of everyone and everything’: Trump seeks to influence many spheres
New York Times: Trump is increasingly trying to enforce his will on all areas.
US Senate confirms RFK jnr as health secretary despite vaccine misinformation
Kennedy was approved despite his vaccine misinformation history.
Trump wants Ukraine’s rare earth elements in exchange for continued US support
Post-war security offered for $500b of minerals and metals.
Opinion: Look past Elon Musk’s chaos - there’s something more sinister at work
NYT OPINION: Why Musk's antics are a smokescreen for strategic takeovers.
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US intelligence chief amid fierce debate
Senate vote was 52-48, with Mitch McConnell as the sole Republican ‘no’.
Disney ditches trigger warnings amid backlash to ‘woke’ DEI agenda
The entertainment giant has removed disclaimers on beloved classics in a major shift.
US releasing Russian crypto kingpin who sent $140m in criminal profits to NZ
Part of exchange deal that saw Moscow free US teacher Marc Fogel.
‘Time to work together’: Trump, Putin start talks to end Ukraine war
Trump praised Putin, calling their call 'lengthy and highly productive'.
Donald Trump involvement ‘positive’ for LIV-PGA deal
'He’s a lover of the game and hopefully will be very helpful.'
Elon Musk’s business empire scores benefits under Trump shake-up
New York Times: Trump's return is reshaping regulatory challenges for Musk.
‘Security guarantees’: Zelenskyy discusses US role in peace talks
Ukraine's president is open to swapping land with Russia for peace talks.
Trump’s media crackdown echoes Nixon’s Watergate-era tactics
NYT: Trump's heavy-handed approach has hallmarks of attempted crackdown 50 years ago.
‘No more games’: Israel urges action as hostage deadline looms
Hamas has delayed hostage release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire terms.
‘All hell’: Trump’s ultimatum on Gaza hostage situation
Trump set a Saturday deadline for hostages to be released from Gaza.
Trump muses about a third term, over and over again
New York Times: Trump suggests he may seek to stay in office beyond constitutional limit.
‘Complete violation’: Hostage talks collapse amid tensions
The next release, set for February 15, is delayed indefinitely.
Trump: Palestinians will not return to Gaza after US takeover
US President heralds 'big real estate site' as he vows to demolish what is left of Strip.
Trump says US will own Gaza Strip
US President says he is committed to buying the Gaza Strip. Video / The White House
Early crypto traders had speedy profit on Trump coin as others suffered losses
Some traders made tens of millions off a new cryptocurrency launched by President Trump
White South Africans clamour for US resettlement after Trump order
Diplomatic row emerges over land expropriation act.
Trump tells US Treasury to stop minting new pennies
Prices might be rounded to the nearest five cents if pennies are removed.
Market Watch: Share markets are rattled, but here’s why one fund manager remains optimistic
Liam Dann talks tariff turmoil with Pie Funds CIO Mike Taylor.
‘Evisceration of democracy’: Trump, Musk face backlash over spending cuts
Musk's team gained access to financial data of millions, sparking criticism.
‘Serious threat’: Iran slams US plan to displace Palestinians in Gaza
Abbas Araghchi urged Islamic countries to unite against the relocation proposal.
Tech Insider: Size of four rugby fields – Amazon buys more Auckland land
Amazon expands its data centre presence in West Auckland.
Elon Musk says he has no plans to acquire TikTok's US operations
The tech billionaire has not put a bid in.
‘He’s got enough problems with his wife': Trump says he won’t deport Prince Harry
Harry's visa status has been up in the air since admitting to substance use in his memoir.
We should examine whether privatisation is a good idea
OPINION: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon suggests privatisation is on the cards.
Letters: Many people are starting the new year in debt
OPINION: The Prime Minister needs to set the standards in Parliament.
Inside Musk’s power play to reshape the US federal government
NYT: Musk's moves represent an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.
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.