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'Mass poisoning': 10 Kennedy conspiracy theories and false claims, in his own words
Kennedy’s ascension to the US top health job alarms medical experts.

Was the Trump election a setback for women? Even women do not agree
New York Times: With his history of sexism, why did so many women back Trump over Harris?

Waikato country music duo scoop up six award nominations in US
The duo won Best New Artist at HUGS Radio Awards, nominated for six US awards.

Robert F. Kennedy jnr pledges to declare Covid-style health emergency on day one
'We’re going to get the chemicals out the chemtrails.'

Donald Trump nominates vaccine sceptic Robert F. Kennedy jnr as health secretary
'Kennedy will restore these Agencies to the traditions of Gold Standard'.

Trump’s pick for attorney general ‘showed videos of his sexual partners’ to Congress colleagues
Matt Gaetz is a controversial pick to lead US Department of Justice.

Bear costume scam: Four arrested for Rolls-Royce insurance fraud
Four people arrested in California after claiming bears damaged cars.

Luxon crams in Apec meetings as he eyes Presidents Xi and Biden with ‘new energy’
Luxon's off to Peru for Apec promising to maximise his time on the ground with leaders.

At Mar-a-Lago, ‘Uncle’ Elon puts his imprint on the Trump transition
New York Times: Everywhere Donald Trump looks, there is the world’s richest man.

Republicans complete US power takeover with House majority
The victory will hand US President-elect Donald Trump vast legislative power.

Watch: Triumphant Trump returns to White House to meet Biden
Biden said he is 'looking forward to having a smooth transition'.

'Hot sauce': School staffs' alleged abuse of disabled primary kids exposed
They were supposed to care for the children. Now they've been arrested.

Sex, abstinence and Trump: What is the 4B movement?
Women are taking inspiration from a feminist movement that promotes abstinence.

Rocket Lab US HQ threatens NZ academic with defamation action
The Massey University academic was on a Government-appointed disarmament committee.

Boeing expects post-strike output recovery to take several weeks
Restarting the Boeing manufacturing line is a complicated process.

Fury after ambulance runs over US man, charges him $3300 for ride to hospital
A man sues first responders for pain and suffering, medical bills after crash.

Why was there a drop-off in Democratic turnout in 2024 US election?
New York Times: Many Democrats failed to turn out to vote at the rate they did in 2020.

US stocks near record high as Trump tax cuts loom
US stocks have closed near a record high after the election results.

US woman has to return $117k ring after failed engagement, court says
The court ruled that an engagement ring must be returned to the buyer.

Iran debates whether it could make a deal with Trump
New York Times: Iran's new president faces pressure to negotiate with Trump.

Luxon speaks to Trump, congratulates him on 'historic' election win
PM snubs Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB to chat with Trump.

As Trump returns to power, allies and adversaries expect a wave of revenge
New York Times: Trump has vowed retribution against critics after presidential victory.

Smile, flatter and barter: How the world is prepping for Trump part II
New York Times: Foreign leaders rush, once again, to ingratiate themselves with Trump.

Man marries woman after concussion caused him to forget she dumped him
He had no idea they were no longer a couple.

Trump advised Putin not to escalate in Ukraine: report
During the US election campaign, Trump said he would find a solution to end the war.

How Harris and Biden lost to Trump, leaving Democrats in shambles
Democrats failed to connect with voters, focusing too much on Trump, leading to losses.

Who is Susie Wiles - Trump's incoming White House chief of staff?
Susie Wiles has already lasted longer than any other member of staff Trump has hired.

Watch: Trump shows off royal connections as he praises 'beautiful' King Charles
Footage also shows the president-elect discussing his relationship with the late Queen.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Yes, Trump's a bad guy – but he won and should be better than Biden
OPINION: Trump's a big mouth - it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s bluff.