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‘Execution without trial’: Main rival to Turkey’s President arrested, sparking massive protests
His arrest sparked protests in Istanbul, spreading to 55 of Turkey’s provinces.
Armed man shot by Secret Service near White House in critical condition
The man allegedly brandished a gun, prompting multiple agents to fire.
Letters: Donald Trump’s election win reaction; Government’s tunnel vision issue
OPINION: 'Democracy doesn’t die in darkness, it dies in broad daylight.'
Comment: The challenges facing co-governance
The Rotorua co-governance discussion echoes broader debates within NZ and overseas.
New Indonesian President sworn in
Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia's eighth President.
Fran O’Sullivan: Three takes to watch for if Trump wins the US election
OPINION: The United States election is a little more than a fortnight away.
Trio of economists wins Nobel Prize for work on wealth of nations
Financial Times: Three commended for advancing understanding of inequality.
Anti-Trump Republican Liz Cheney rallies with Kamala Harris
Kamala Harris was joined by daughter of conservative former Vice-President Dick Cheney.
Mood of the Boardroom: How CEOs rate Te Pāti Māori and Greens
Mixed ratings to the leaders of New Zealand’s minor opposition political parties.
Watch: Irritated Peters stops UN speech, demands room 'keep quiet’
"When somebody is addressing you, the rest of the people in the room keep quiet.”
Gisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutions
A civic lottery will select 35-40 locals to explore fair land use amid climate challenges.
Greens given all-clear to 'waka jump' Darleen Tana
The decision paves the way for Tana to be booted from Parliament.
Agnes Naera: Progress for women in the boardroom still hard-won
OPINION: 131 years since Suffrage Day there is still work to be done.
Billie Eilish endorses Kamala Harris for US president
The singer and her brother have urged their followers to register and vote.
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Councillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoric
Toni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.
Simon Wilson: It's Luxon's choice – kotahitanga or a destructive race debate
OPINION: The PM showed humanity and leadership at Tūrangawaewae, but now what?
Under the spotlight: Criticising judiciary and democracy – Sasha Borissenko
OPINION: Have New Zealand's checks and balances been eroded?
Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps
Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.
'I stood my ground': 74-year old protester ejected from Act meeting
A crowd of about 170 people attended the meeting in Hastings.
'Enough of the corruption': Kim Dotcom teases a return to politics
Facing extradition to the US, the entrepreneur promises 'direct democracy'.
Contentious New Caledonia mission delay to hang over PM's first Pacific leaders forum
A leaders' retreat without officials will test Luxon's political nous.
Kamala Harris makes case for ‘new way forward,’ attacks Trump in DNC speech
Harris slams Trump in nomination speech, calls for unity and patriotism.
Thames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support
'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'
Robert F Kennedy mulls quitting US election race to join forces with Trump
Kennedy's running mate says the pair are considering abandoning their bid.
Mayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wards
OPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.
Donald Trump says he’s willing to debate Kamala Harris three times
Trump says he's prepared to go toe-to-toe with Kamala Harris in three live debates.
