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Meta will pay $44 million to settle Trump lawsuit alleging censorship
The settlement is a major concession by Meta after it had suspended Trump's account.
‘Multiple bodies’ pulled from river after horror US plane crash
A plane carrying more than 60 people plunged into the Potomac River.
Sold to PAG: New Wynyard Quarter offices, no sale price declared
New Wynyard Quarter building is nearing completion, sold well before One NZ shifts in.
Why do people fall for ‘celebrity-endorsed’ scams?
Whether it's crypto or weight loss gummies, celeb-fronted scams are on the rise.
Defying legal limits, Trump firings set up tests that could expand his power
New York Times: Why Trump's latest firings could shape the future of executive power.
Five questions to ask yourself if you want to be happier
We all know the saying 'money can't buy happiness' - so what does?
Tesla results miss estimates, Meta posts big profit
It was a mixed year for Elon Musk's vehicle company.
How RFK jnr's Samoa visit reignited vaccine controversy in confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy jnr insists his Samoa trip was aimed at helping digitise health records.
Prince Harry’s US visa row heads back to court with Trump in office
The Duke's immigration documents will once again be under scrutiny next month.
Trump moves to bar ‘transgender ideology’ from US military
US President also reinstated service members dismissed for refusing the Covid vaccine.
Watch: Carnage as passengers thrown into walls after plane's wild mid-air plunge
Nearly 40 people were injured, and food was scattered across the floor in a horror flight.
‘The most unthinkable tragedy’: Alec Baldwin breaks down in new reality show
'This is never something to forget'.
Nvidia, US stocks close higher after Chinese AI shock
Nvidia clawed back some of yesterday's losses after the DeepSeek shock.
The controversial change coming to Google Maps
A new change to Google Maps is set to impact millions. But there will be exceptions.
‘Will get people killed’: Trump freezes federal aid to Americans
Senior Trump official said funding stoppage was a tool to enforce compliance.
Doomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnight
The clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.
Israel defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWA
Supported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.
Spectator killed by hammer throw at university event
A father was killed protecting his family from an errant hammer throw.
How Steven Adams’ return is powering the Rockets' winning streak
Steven Adams scored 14 points in Houston's 135-131 win over Cleveland.
Market close: NZ shares escape Wall St plunge blowback
The New Zealand sharemarket posted another small decline.