BusinessElon Musk’s DOGE says it has saved $96 billion. Not so fastDOGE has pledged to significantly reduce the size of the US federal government.22 Feb 09:21 PM
WorldEx-Trump adviser accused of Nazi salute, French leader withdraws from CPACSteve Bannon denied making a Nazi salute, calling it a 'wave'.22 Feb 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTesla slowdown: Does Elon Musk still care about selling cars?New York Times: Tesla’s sales fell 1% last year as the global market for EVs grew 25%.21 Feb 12:05 AM
BusinessElon Musk ridiculed a blind person on X. Then a mob went to workDOGE head uses his social media platform to target critics – and their families.18 Feb 05:51 PM
LifestyleMusk goes ‘offline’ after claims from Maga influencer over love childAshley St Clair claimed to have given birth to Musk's 13th child.17 Feb 07:13 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe radicalisation of Elon MuskThe world’s richest man and his voyage from Biden-voting liberal to far-right cheerleader.16 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTech Insider: A big move ahead of Spark’s earnings, more Callaghan chaosPLUS: Who is New Zealand's DOGE-master?16 Feb 04:35 PM
WorldTrump jokes about ‘President Musk’ amid media speculationTech billionaire Musk has continued to draw intense media focus as the head of DOGE.15 Feb 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Look past Elon Musk’s chaos - there’s something more sinister at workNYT OPINION: Why Musk's antics are a smokescreen for strategic takeovers.12 Feb 09:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk’s business empire scores benefits under Trump shake-upNew York Times: Trump's return is reshaping regulatory challenges for Musk.12 Feb 01:49 AM
World‘Swindler’: Billionaires clash as Altman rejects Musk’s OpenAI bidElon Musk's group is offering $97.4b for OpenAI's controlling nonprofit.11 Feb 10:39 PM
BusinessWhite South Africans clamour for US resettlement after Trump orderDiplomatic row emerges over land expropriation act.10 Feb 06:24 PM
World‘Evisceration of democracy’: Trump, Musk face backlash over spending cutsMusk's team gained access to financial data of millions, sparking criticism.09 Feb 06:57 PM
BusinessElon Musk says he has no plans to acquire TikTok's US operationsThe tech billionaire has not put a bid in.09 Feb 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Musk’s power play to reshape the US federal governmentNYT: Musk's moves represent an extraordinary flexing of power by a private individual.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTrump revokes Biden’s security clearance, freezes aid to South AfricaTrump also named himself head of the Kennedy Centre, and continued to dismantle USAid.08 Feb 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElon Musk-led car company opening soon in vast new retail hubVehicles about to arrive at the new Westgate premises.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTen quickfire takes on Trump’s tech moves, and the impact on NZThe incoming President has issued orders on crypto, AI, EVs and more.27 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldMusk urges far-right German party to move beyond 'past guilt'It comes amid debate over whether Musk made a Nazi-style salute at inauguration rally.26 Jan 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Challenges facing media integrity amid cultural shiftsOPINION: PM Christopher Luxon uses social media to bypass perceived media bias.24 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldElon Musk and Wikipedia founder in row over how to describe ‘Nazi salute’The gesture was controversial enough, but now come the sub-controversies.23 Jan 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMusk casts doubt on Stargate - Trump’s US$100 billion AI announcementNew York Times: Trump had claimed the A.I. announcement as an early trophy.22 Jan 11:55 PM
BusinessTech billionaires take centre stage at Trump inaugurationTech tycoons have spent time since the election ingratiating themselves with Trump.21 Jan 12:19 AM
WorldOutrage over Elon Musk ‘Nazi salute’ at Trump inaugurationThe billionaire appeared to perform the infamous Sieg Heil salute in support of Trump.20 Jan 09:11 PM
BusinessFederal employees union sues Trump over Musk-led efficiency driveDoge-gone it: Lawsuit filed minutes after Trump sworn in as 47th US President.20 Jan 08:09 PM
WorldTrump vows sweeping changes to immigration and US culture warsThe new President plans to sign 100 executive orders on his return to the White House.20 Jan 05:20 PM
WorldTrump promises pardons, blasts enemies at Maga victory rallyTrump previews executive actions on immigration and repealing Biden policies.20 Jan 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldA Trump oligarchy is moving to Washington and buying up prime addressesNew York Times: A second-term Trump bump has hit luxury Washington real estate.19 Jan 11:01 PM
BusinessTikTok begins restoring US service after Trump pledges to pause banElon Musk is a potential buyer of the app.19 Jan 06:14 PM
WorldUS grounds SpaceX’s Starship after fiery mid-air explosionStarship is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built.17 Jan 11:54 PM
BusinessUS Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban-or-sale law set to start SundayUS ban will go ahead if Chinese owner fails to sell the app. Elon Musk could be a buyer.17 Jan 06:25 PM
BusinessWatch: SpaceX catches Starship booster again, but upper stage explodesIn terms of sheer excitement, Elon Musk's company didn't disappoint.17 Jan 04:31 AM
BusinessElon Musk rejects claims of cheating on video game created by New ZealandersBillionaire in disputes over game developed by West Auckland company.16 Jan 07:10 PM
BusinessElon Musk sued over purchase of Twitter sharesThe US securities regulator says the mogul's social media takeover had 'violations'.15 Jan 01:13 AM