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A fire victim needing a home says price-gouging is 'obscene'.
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‘What’s wrong with them?‘: Trump bashes leaders as strong winds threaten to spread LA inferno
Despite massive efforts, the Palisades Fire continues to grow.
Letters: Trump short of compassion over LA wildfires
OPINION: 'The President-elect himself is unwilling to offer even a quantum of solace.'
‘High winds to ramp up’: Fears conditions will stoke LA wildfires for days as death toll hits 16
Despite heroic efforts, the Palisades fire continued to grow.
‘Widespread destruction': Kiwi dancer Parris Goebel evacuates home as devastating LA fires spread
NZ's top choreographer joins more than 150,000 LA residents forced to evacuate amid fires.
Boris Johnson brands Vladimir Putin a ‘f***ing idiot’ over imperial ambitions
The former PM also hit out at Germany and other Nato members.
The celebrity homes that burned in the LA fires
Here’s what we know about the most rich and famous of the fires’ victims.
Aussie actor died after water supply wasn’t working in LA wildfires, death toll rises to 16
Former child star Rory Sykes dies in LA wildfires, mother considers legal action.
Victims of the LA wildfires: A great-grandmother, surfer, father, and son
There are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.
‘Horror movie’: Burning LA homes livestreamed their own destruction as owners watched
A couple spent hours watching a livestream of flames closing in on their home.
Los Angeles wildfires in figures: Five blazes and 11 dead
Los Angeles is being ravaged by five different big blazes.
LA fires burn larger area than San Francisco, killing at least 11
Victims include an 82-year-old church volunteer and a 67-year-old amputee.
Untouched palm trees in LA spark bizarre fire conspiracy theories
Theories of government plots and '15-minute cities' have emerged on social media.
‘Apocalyptic’: Ghastly remains of Malibu as new LA fire breaks out
The remains of once-fabulous houses are now nothing but ash and memories.
US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold TikTok ban-or-sale law
The law would effectively shut down TikTok in the United States.
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
Trump sentenced in hush money case, will not face prison
'I just want to say I think it’s an embarrassment to New York,' Trump says.
Fran O’Sullivan: Should Donald Trump simply buy NZ and ‘Make Aotearoa Great Again’?
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‘I went and got my shotgun’: LA fire evacuees guard against looters
'I didn't save that damn house to have some idiot come and steal from me.'
Residents return home to survey ‘apocalypse’ after LA fire
The blazes remain totally uncontained.
Kiwi journalist David Farrier on ‘apocalyptic’ scenes at LA wildfires
Air quality worsens as LA fires spread; residents rely on apps for real-time updates.
Los Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises, LA police issue curfew to stop looters
Officials warned of a severe crackdown on looters who have targeted empty homes.
In the Palisades, an evacuation disaster was years in the making
New York Times: When fire raged through the community, gridlock ensued.
Los Angeles wildfires: Insurers brace for losses of up to $36b
Financial Times: Disaster analysts double estimates as blazes keep raging.
Research finds vaccines are not behind the rise in autism. So what is?
New York Times: Scientists have studied dozens of potential triggers.
Elon Musk is trying to break Germany’s quarantine on the far-right AfD
New York Times: On X, Elon Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.
Wildfires can leave lasting psychological scars
New York Times: Survivors can experience mental health issues long after a blaze is out.
Trump urges court to block special counsel report release
Supreme Court asked to block Trump's sentencing amid federal report dispute
‘Utter breakdown in leadership’: Mayor slammed over LA wildfires
New York Times: Weather alerts were issued last week, but Mayor Karen Bass said nothing.
Kiwi in Los Angeles wildfires
A New Zealander caught in the Los Angeles wildfires has revealed what it has been like, describing smoke surrounding the city. Video / Isabella Rolston
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
‘Panic mode’: Five dead in LA wildfires as Hollywood burns and 100,000 evacuated
Crews have been overwhelmed by the speed of the unfolding disasters as water runs dry.
The US ‘Presidents Club’ convenes to honour Jimmy Carter
Biden eulogises as former presidents gather for Jimmy Carter's farewell in DC.
'It can’t be real': Football Ferns captain’s home destroyed in LA wildfire
'Our entire neighbourhood is gone.'