WorldSpaceX cancels Starship megarocket launch in latest setbackThe launch was called off 15 minutes before lift-off in southern Texas.25 Aug 07:22 AM
WorldSpaceX’s expensive Starship explosions start to add upA test-stand incident in June was the latest in a series of recent setbacks for Starship.24 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldNew chatbot on Trump’s Truth Social platform keeps contradicting himTruth Search AI contradicts Trump on tariffs and the 2020 election.10 Aug 10:50 PM
WorldGrok, is that Gaza? AI image checks mislocate news photosThe photo is actually of 9-year-old Mariam Dawwas in Gaza on August 2, 2025.06 Aug 11:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAmazon moves its Starlink rival closer to NZ, partners with NZ RugbyElon Musk has some competition in rural broadband.06 Aug 07:00 AM
WorldUS environmental agency to terminate $11.8b in solar grantsThe EPA plans to terminate grants for rooftop solar projects.05 Aug 11:21 PM
BusinessTesla grants $49.1b in shares to retain MuskTesla's board calls Musk a 'magnet for hiring and retaining talent'.04 Aug 06:41 PM
WorldTesla ordered to pay $243 million in damages after driver using autopilot kills pedestrianCar did not warn driver that the road was ending. 01 Aug 10:47 PM
AnalysisMission accomplished: Musk sought to stoke the Trump-Epstein scandalAnalysis: It threatens to further fray Musk and Trump’s torn relationship.27 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessTesla’s sales fall most for a decade in another rough quarterShares were little changed, erasing earlier gains in extended trading.23 Jul 10:50 PM
WorldCrowded skies: New study warns of Starlink's potential limitsStarlink's speed issues arise with as few as 419 users in 160sq km areas.18 Jul 08:37 PM
WorldElmo’s hacked X account shares anti-Semitic, anti-Trump postsThe hacked posts labelled the US President a 'puppet' of Israel's PM.14 Jul 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Many Americans share Elon Musk's two-party angstAmericans who identify as independents are the biggest voting bloc and favour a third way.14 Jul 12:53 AM
CompaniesX CEO steps down amid controversy over AI chatbot commentsHer exit follows controversy over Musk's AI chatbot making anti-Semitic comments.09 Jul 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldElon Musk’s Grok chatbot shares anti-Semitic posts on XX deleted Grok's posts after they endorsed a Holocaust-like response to hate.09 Jul 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumCompanies$30 billion blast-off: Why Rocket Lab just hit an all-time highRecent US political developments impact Rocket Lab, Infratil and Allbirds.08 Jul 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAttorney-General Bondi under fire as Epstein document release falls flatRelease of Epstein files halted, disappointing those expecting revelations.07 Jul 10:25 PM
WorldElon Musk plans to launch new America PartyTed Zorn from Massey University breaks down Elon Musk's plans to launch new America Party. Video / Herald NOWWatch07 Jul 08:27 PM
World'Ridiculous': Trump scoffs at Elon Musk's new political party'Third parties have never worked. So he can have fun with it.'07 Jul 04:13 AM
WorldSix of the biggest challenges facing Musk’s new political partyThe richest man in the world says he has started 'the America Party'.06 Jul 10:12 PM
WorldElon Musk says he has created a new US political partyThe bitter feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has taken a new turn.05 Jul 08:21 PM
Business26% jump in new vehicle sales pinned on Investment Boost, changes to All-of-Government contract, new Tesla Model YTesla and BYD fight it out in a resurgent EV market.04 Jul 05:00 AM
BusinessTesla sales slump 13.5% as US plans to cut EV tax creditTesla's global sales dropped 13.5% in the second quarter.03 Jul 12:51 AM
WorldWill Trump deport Musk? Threat escalates bitter feudElon Musk may start a new political party to challenge Trump allies.01 Jul 07:13 PM
WorldElon Musk: I’ll tank Republicans over big, beautiful bill ‘if it’s the last thing I do’Telegraph: Elon Musk threatened to topple senators supporting Trump's budget bill.01 Jul 01:50 AM
World'Utterly insane and destructive': Musk's stark criticism of Trump's spending billDebate began after a narrow 51-49 Senate vote, with Vice-President JD Vance involved.29 Jun 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldMexico considers legal action after SpaceX rocket debris falloutPresident Sheinbaum may take legal action after SpaceX's rocket explosion.27 Jun 08:25 AM
WorldGrok shows 'flaws' in fact-checking Israel-Iran war, study saysThe Middle East conflict spurred an avalanche of online misinformation.25 Jun 01:30 AM
WorldWatch: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship explodes on test standSpaceX’s Starship exploded before an engine test in South Texas.19 Jun 09:44 PM
WorldMusk's SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas testStarship, at 123m tall, is key to the billionaire's Mars colonisation plans.19 Jun 08:39 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe bureaucrat and the billionaire: Inside Elon Musk’s chaotic takeover of US social securityNew York Times: False claim used to justify policy change that caused public confusion.16 Jun 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Latin American country that told Elon Musk 'no'New York Times: Bolivia remains wary of Musk's Starlink dominance.14 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldMusk: I apologise for some of my Trump postsElon Musk did not specify which of his incendiary social media comments he was sorry for.11 Jun 10:35 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: A boost for the sheep and wool sector and NZ’s position on Israeli minister sanctionsNZ Herald Political Editor Thomas Coughlan discusses the latest political news with Herald NOW’s Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald NOWWatch11 Jun 07:00 PM
