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First shots next month? Pfizer seeks emergency use of Covid-19 vaccine
The action comes days after they announced that its vaccine appears 95% effective.
US election editorial: How Biden could benefit from Trump's legacy
Editorial: US President-elect knows he must tackle several things at once.
Trump's attempts to overturn election unparalleled in US history
New York Times: Trump's tactics set off widespread alarm, not least in Biden's camp.
Ivanka Trump hits back after being dragged into her father's tax probe
Records show Ivanka was paid $750,000 in consulting fees by Trump Organisation.
Trump targets Michigan in his ploy to subvert vote
New York Times: President ramps up interference bid, reaching out directly to legislators.
Texas man executed for horror killing of buried-alive teen
Orlando Hall's final words were 'I'm okay'.
Drugs, buried clothes and a hilltop mansion: The tragic end to US polo star's life
One tragedy. Two mates. Two stories. It was up to the jury to decide who to believe.
US polo star's spa pool death: Gasps in court after man acquitted
Joe McGirr has been found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
'You're lying!': Trump's lawyer explodes at reporter
Rudy Giuliani exploded at a reporter for "lying" during a fiery press conference.
Trump's tax write-offs examined in fraud investigations
New York Times: Some payments in question appear to have gone to Ivanka Trump.
Ardern references her 'climate sceptic' grandmother in Apec speech
Ardern used a story about her grandmother to urge Apec leaders into climate change action.
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta hits back over China's warning to Five Eyes
China's warning to Five Eyes: "They should beware of their eyes being poked and blinded."
US factory bosses 'bet on number of employees who would get Covid'
Covid-19 tore through the Iowa plant, infecting 1000 of 2800 workers.
Texas rules out lockdowns as Covid-19 surges
"Statewide, we're not going to have another shutdown," the Texas governor said.
Will Trump's hold over the Republican Party fade?
The Republican Party has become the Trump Party, but how much longer will that last?
It's official: Biden wins Georgia after vote recount
Votes that hadn't previously been counted were found in several counties during the audit.
Nanny job ad slammed online for 'slave' demands
"They're asking to hire a stay-at-home parent."
CDC pleads with Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving
Centres for Disease Control and Prevention desperately wants people to stay at home.
Islamic State still long-term threat - US general
The general says IS will only be completely defeated when refugees can return home.
Noel owl rescue: Tiny Owl found in famous New York tree
The story of the tiny owl was the Christmas miracle New York needed.
Dyes and lies: Trump's lawyers' outrageous claims
Hair dye running down his face, Rudy Giuliani claimed the election was stolen by "crooks".
'Please don't shoot my son': Video shows two black teens shot dead by US police
Protests begin as video shows the moment cop shot two teens in a suspected stolen car.
'Perfect bubbles': Stunning find in US election recount
Stunning claims have been made by observers of Georgia's crucial election recount.
That pig couch online? Not for sale. (Also, not a couch)
New York Times: For at least five years people have been falling for the pig couch scam.
China says NZ should face reality on Hong Kong
Chinese spokesman warns allied security partnership will have 'eyes poked and blinded'.
US election: Biden meets leading governors
Virtual meeting planned with leadership team of five Republicans and four Democrats.
US election explainer: Where Republican challenges stand in six states
Trump's hopes hinge on six key states which swung the way of Democrat Joe Biden.
Trump campaign pays millions for Wisconsin recount
Trump shared a false graph alleging Biden received a 'dump' of votes in Wisconsin.
US celebrity praises Kiwi's 'heroic' Covid-19 actions
The actor said she was reflecting on the "silent act of care and community".
Threats and tensions rise as Trump and allies attack elections process
New York Times: Confrontations have escalated in swing states.
Black Friday: Are Kiwis planning to spend big or give it a miss?
What impact will Covid-19 have on the willingness of Kiwis to spend?
'Empowered women' key to global economic recovery - Sheryl Sandberg
Digital tools also vital for economic recovery, social media giant's COO says.
'Tired to the bone': US hospitals overwhelmed with virus surge
Hospitalisations have doubled in the past month as the US death toll surpasses 250,000.