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'Numbskull': Trump ramps up feud with central bank chief
He criticised Powell for not lowering interest rates.
Expanding restrictions: 36 nations face potential US travel bans, includes Tonga
The State Department memo gives listed nations 60 days to meet new benchmarks.
Tanks, choppers and a $75m bill: Trump gears up for 'big, beautiful' military parade
The grand event officially marks the Army's birthday – and, unofficially, the President's.
Trump booed, cheered while attending play premiere amid boycott controversy
US President said he 'couldn't care less' about show boycott, sparking cheers and jeers.
New vaccine panel: RFK jnr appoints critics after dismissal
He dismissed 17 experts, citing conflicts with pharmaceutical companies.
Musk: I apologise for some of my Trump posts
Elon Musk did not specify which of his incendiary social media comments he was sorry for.
Tech Insider: A $529 phone, bought in March, can only make 3G calls; IRD’s AI warning; Musk’s pain is Beck’s gain; a self-employed Wellington man scores a $16K Google Cloud refund
PLUS: Elon Musk's pain is Sir Peter Beck's gain.
Nasa's science missions face cuts in Trump's budget plan
Voyager funding cuts are from $7.8 million to $5m, then zero by 2029.
Scuffles in LA as soldiers sent by Trump fan out
Trump deployed 300 Guardsmen, aiming to enforce 'very strong law and order'.
Trump deploys National Guard amid violent anti-Ice protests
Immigration officers arrested 40 people during workplace raids.
Musk makes massive U-turn on Epstein-Trump claims
Trump dismissed Musk's claim as 'old news' in an NBC interview.
'Bitter divorce': Musk and Trump split forces conservatives to choose sides
Some conservatives chose sides; others compared it to a public break-up.
Editorial: Trump and Musk's break-up was so predictable
OPINION: This bromance was always on a rocky road.
'Abuse of power': Attorney speaks out as migrant faces smuggling charges
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was charged with trafficking undocumented migrants.
How Musk and Trump’s feud echoes Russia's political theatre
Dmitry Rogozin invited Elon Musk to join Russia's side in the Ukraine conflict.
Daily News Update: June 7 2025: Snow warnings for South Island and Trump and Elons 'bromance' ends
Snow warnings for the South Island, Inter islander closed due to sailing conditions, Russia strikes Ukraine with over 400 drones. The Trump and Elon Musk 'bromance' ends quickly.
Eight ways Musk and Trump could inflict pain on each other
New York Times: Both men have powerful ways to keep the feud going.
On the campaign trail, Elon Musk juggled drugs and family drama
NY Times: As Musk entered Trump’s orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous.
Tesla shares lose $252b in value in stunning Trump, Musk live break-up
Trump calls Musk 'crazy', says he will cancel all of his government contracts.
Chad suspends visas for US citizens in response to travel ban
The African Union stated the ban harms diplomatic and commercial ties with the US.
Collins backs Trump's $300b 'Golden Dome' missile defence plan
Critics warn it may trigger a global arms race and provoke adversaries.
Ex-Rangitoto student is twice in the gun in Trump's war on Harvard
Crimson cofounder explains how Chinese students can be invited to join the Communist Party
US court issues sweeping ruling blocking Trump tariffs
A US federal court has blocked Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” import tariffs.
Bryce Wilkinson: Trump's big spending bill spells trouble for US economy
OPINION: Moody's predicts US debt will reach 134% of GDP by 2035.
Kiwi Harvard students' futures 'held hostage' in university's battle with Trump
'I'm angry, I'm upset and I'm scared. This decision is just vindictiveness.'
Luxon should tell David Seymour to shut up – Jim Bolger
The ex-PM reflects on kidney failure, the Act leader, and turning 90.
Trump’s vision: One world, three powers?
New York Times: Does Trump envision the US, China and Russia dominating their spheres?