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Letters: Trump short of compassion over LA wildfires

OPINION: 'The President-elect himself is unwilling to offer even a quantum of solace.'

Donald Trump sentenced without penalty and wildfires continue in Los Angeles | NZ Herald News Update

Donald Trump has been sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case and wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

BlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdown

Financial Times: The world’s largest money manager bails out of a climate change group.

‘Utter breakdown in leadership’: Mayor slammed over LA wildfires

New York Times: Weather alerts were issued last week, but Mayor Karen Bass said nothing.

Los Angeles wildfires continue and firefighters battle Whangārei scrub fire | NZ Herald News Update

Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald

Panama Canal CEO says Trump's plans would 'lead to chaos'

There's only one exception to the rules, and that won't change for Trump, canal boss says.

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?

New York Times: Trump says he's prepared to play hardball if he doesn't get his way.

Trump family business announcements signal dynasty will keep making deals

New York Times: Trump's business ties blur lines with new administration at Mar-a-Lago.

Letters: Kiwis' safety and security have gone backwards

OPINION: 'My insecurity stems from events both overseas and domestically.'

'Squelch negative coverage': Trump and his cronies' media defamation strategy

New York Times: ABC News settles with Trump for $15m over defamation case.

Trump calls for end of daylight savings

US President-elect says daylight savings are 'inconvenient and very costly'.

Trump administration keen to re-examine JFK assassination

Robert F Kennedy wants Amaryllis Fox Kennedy to be the spy agency’s second-in-command.

Trump named Time's Person of the Year

The award is in acknowledgement of the mogul's stunning political comeback.

Trump signals an aggressive opening, threatening 'jail' for political foes

New York Times: He also vowed to pardon January 6 attackers on day one.

Niven Winchester: How Trump's trade tariffs will hurt – and help – New Zealand

OPINION: Trump's stated tariffs would reduce NZ exports to the US by two-thirds.

Letters: Beach contamination shameful; what Kiwi cities are lacking

OPINION: 'Nothing but Third-World standards, and an absolute disgrace.'