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Off the top rope! Trump hires former WWE boss as education secretary
She co-founded WWE and led the Small Business Administration under Trump.

Viva Loss Vegas: What it was like with the Warriors fans in Sin City
An Aussie fan asked: 'Who’s running New Zealand? They’re all here.'

Rocket Lab reveals role in Firefly’s moon landing, investment banker rates it against Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The mission software and solar panels were supplied by the Kiwi-American company.

Trump halts Ukraine aid, urging peace talks with Russia
Trump suspends aid to Ukraine to pressure for peace talks.

Gene Hackman was their most famous neighbour. They rarely saw him
New York Times: The movie star and his wife lived an increasingly isolated life.

‘Hell plan’ unveiled: Israel’s ceasefire strategy for Gaza
The decision aims to pressure Hamas into extending the ceasefire.

Alex Powell: Why Warriors co-captains might not work - what we learned from Vegas
OPINION: Andrew Webster's men are returning from the US empty-handed.

Mexico says 'Plan B' ready as US tariff deadline looms
Fortress North America? New twist in tariffs could marginalise China.

Luxon believes US still ‘reliable partner’ after Trump-Zelenskyy blow-up
Meanwhile, Labour's Chris Hipkins purposefully dodged a key question.

Oscars: Anora stuns with Best Picture win; Demi Moore snubbed for Best Actress
It was a night of shocks and surprises at the 97th Academy Awards.

US defence chief pauses cyber offensive against Russia: reports
The order was part of an overall reevaluation of US operations against Moscow.

US trans pilot targeted by false crash claims
Jo Ellis now carries a gun due to threats from false crash claims.

What do Trump-voting men want from women? Probably not what you think
New York Times: 'We’re kind of losing a lot of our positive masculinity.'

Vanquished in Vegas: Warriors fall flat in season opener
NZ Herald league writer Michael Burgess dissects the Warriors' round one defeat, along with looking back on the occasion at Allegiant Stadium. Video / Michael Burgess

Europe is left with hard choices as Trump sours on Ukraine
New York Times: Trump's pivot on Ukraine spurs EU to bolster defence plans.

Elon Musk’s internet: So based, much wow. So cringe?
New York Times: Musk's posts often reference memes and gaming culture.

Warriors boss speaks as assistant coach investigated over alleged Vegas assault
Richard Agar has reportedly been accused of grabbing a journalist by the throat.

‘In the air, at sea’: France, UK push for Ukraine ceasefire
Macron says France and Britain propose a one-month truce in Ukraine.

Fugitive in 1982 bombing lived as dead classmate for 41 years
NY Times: He lived under a stolen identity for decades to evade murder charges.

'We got beaten to everything': Warriors suffer brutal reality check
This wasn't how Las Vegas was meant to unfold, not from a Warriors perspective.

‘A crossroads in history’: Europe unites for Ukraine peace plan
European leaders met in London, pledging more security for Ukraine.