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Fran O’Sullivan: Brace for bumpy 2023, Finance Minister says in Washington DC

In Washington DC, Grant Robertson speaks of extraordinary challenges.

NZ, US and now Malta: Billionaire Peter Thiel seeks third passport

New York Times: Obtaining another passport would give Thiel an escape hatch from the US.

Air NZ taking cautious approach with New York route

Forward bookings are looking strong but global economic uncertainty remains.

US Justice Department seeks end to special review of Trump documents

The appeal is the latest salvo in weeks of litigation.

Explainer: Trump’s subpoena and what’s next for the US Capitol riot panel

Subpoena a last effort to get the full story of the insurrection as the inquiry concludes.

Market close: NZ stocks rise on back of big Wall St turnaround

An energetic Fisher and Paykel Healthcare led the way.

Kiwi bosses in New York told global recession likely, but trigger is anyone's guess

Business leaders briefed in shadow of disgraced financial services firm's old HQ.

Overflowing loos, no heat or light on nightmare 19-hour train trip

What was supposed to be 5-hour trip became day slog without light, heat or running water.

Comedians sue 'unethical' drug search program at Atlanta airport

The duo claim the process is racist and coercive.

The hunt to arm Ukraine leads to difficult choices

New York Times: US is working to supply Ukraine with Russian arms.

Death row horror: Inmate endured 'torture' during hour-long failed execution attempt

Inmate said prison staff poked him with needles for over an hour before aborting attempt.

'Serial' podcast case: All charges against Adnan Syed dropped

Additional DNA testing excluded Syed as a suspect in the case.

Why Kanye's Twitter, Insta accounts locked

Social accounts blocked after entertainer, now known as Ye, posts offensive comment.

Revealed: Kiwi adviser's key role prising defeated Trump from White House

'We got to talk Chris off the ledge' - David Marchick.

Pitbull ownership debate reignited in US after baby and toddler mauled to death

A baby and a toddler were mauled to death by their family's two pitbulls.

Heightened stakes in new Weinstein sex crimes trial

New York Times: LA trial could be pivotal if he wins an appeal in the first case.